Seats
5 or 7
Sleeps
Up to 4
Fuel efficiency (Combined cycle)
From 6.6 L/100km1
Luggage capacity
from 4,300L
Get ready to see more
The great outdoors is waiting to be discovered in the new California 6.1. The ultimate camping van is packed with all the right features to take your adventure to the next level. It’s customisable from head to toe, so you’re fully equipped for any road trip. Whether it’s flawless coastal roads, weaving mountain tracks or stunning desert highways, Australia has some of the most beautiful drives. All you have to do next is choose where to go.
Build Your Volkswagen California
Step 1: Choose a variant
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Beach TDI340
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Beach TDI450
Beach TDI340
Beach TDI340 | Features
- TDI340 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Intercooled Diesel engine
- 7-speed DSG transmission
- 4MOTION
- Forward Collision Warning "Front Assist" with City Emergency Braking (City EB)
- Lane Change Assist "Side Assist" (Blindspot monitoring)
- Manual operated elevating roof with two side windows and front opening window in Basalt Grey
- 180-degree swivel seats with armrests and lumbar supports for driver's and front passenger's seat
- Audio System - Discover Media audio and satellite navigation system with 8" colour touch screen display
- Multi-Function Display (MFD Plus)
- Second battery (75 Ah, AGM) with cut-off relay and battery monitoring
- Two individual Captain's seats with swivel function and integrated Child booster seats in 2nd row (removable)
Beach TDI450
Beach TDI450 | Features
- TDI450 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Intercooled Diesel engine
- 7-speed DSG transmission
- 4MOTION
- Forward Collision Warning "Front Assist" with City Emergency Braking (City EB)
- Lane Change Assist "Side Assist" (Blindspot monitoring)
- Manual operated elevating roof with two side windows and front opening window in Basalt Grey
- 180-degree swivel seats with armrests and lumbar supports for driver's and front passenger's seat
- Audio System - Discover Media audio and satellite navigation system with 8" colour touch screen display
- Multi-Function Display (MFD Plus)
- Second battery (75 Ah, AGM) with cut-off relay and battery monitoring
- Two individual Captain's seats with swivel function and integrated Child booster seats in 2nd row (removable)
Your Volkswagen California Build
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For the adventure seekers
Wherever you want to go, the California will take you there. An all-round adventurer, this compact camping van is comfortable and cosy from the driver’s seat to the bedroom.
Sleeping arrangements
Dream under the stars
More than capable of handling the day-to-day drive, the California is also built for day trips that turn into overnight adventures. The spacious cabin offers enough room to comfortably sleep 4, including the loft space which is fitted with a sprung bed base and comfort mattress. So, wherever you park up, you’ll catch some quality Zzzzs. It also boasts a comfortable, well-thought-out interior with a three-seater convertible bench and Multiflex board doubling as extra luggage space when you need it.
Elevated roof
Your window to the world
The California is proof that a small space doesn’t mean you compromise on comfort. As night falls, transform your camping van into a cosy bedroom to sleep 4 with the elevated roof. The standard manual elevating roof can be opened and closed easily or with the push of a button the optional electric roof can be opened via the Camping Van Control panel. You can also keep an eye on the vehicle angle and adjust the heating, it’s your convenient digital central unit.
Camping essentials
Outdoor dining in the wild
Pull up and dine comfortably amongst lush mountain backdrops, clear water streams and hidden bush settings with the California 6.1’s side awning, camping table and camping chairs. Wherever your trip takes you, you can rest assured you will be prepared.
Performance
Powering adventure
The engine and gearbox combinations ensure the California 6.1 has optimum performance so you can explore further. The 4MOTION all-wheel drive provides exceptional traction on virtually any terrain, while the DSG enhances driving comfort with its seamless shifting. If your journey takes you on the toughest slopes, reach the bottom in safety with optional Hill Decent Assist.3
Explore with confidence
The California 6.1 is fitted out with all the latest safety tech like Front Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Lane Assist to keep you safe on every adventure.3
Safety as standard
Your guardian angel
California 6.1 is kitted out with a suite of innovative safety features as standard to assist you on the road.3
- Front Assist with City Emergency Brakes and Adaptive Cruise Control
- Multi-Collision Brake
- Crosswind Assist
- Lane Assist
- Blindspot Monitoring with Rear Traffic alert
- Front and Rear Park Distance Control with Rear View Camera
Driver assistance
Your companion in adventure
The California 6.1 has a range of intuitive and innovative driver assist features that give you the confidence to explore further. Add the optional Highbeam Assist for those late-night drives, so all you need to concentrate on is the destination. And say goodbye to laps around the block looking for the perfect park. With the optional Park Assist, you can park anywhere with ease.3
Convenience
Light the way
Your evenings are illuminated with LED interior lighting and the two reading lights in the roof console provide pleasant light for after-hours reading or working.
The LED daytime running lights add style and make you more visible on the road. While the optional LED headlights do more than you would expect. They give the vehicle an attractive signature light design while also providing a long-distance beam and large light volume, perfect for long trips on the road.
California accessories
A little more won't hurt. Add even more function to your new vehicle with a selection of optional accessories. Optional accessories at extra cost. Overseas models are shown for illustrative purposes only5.
Roof bars with urban loader roof box
Additional cargo space
The genuine roof bars provide the base for all roof attachments with an aerodynamic design to suit the Multivan. The innovative Urban Loader roof box with an expandable loading volume provides additional cargo space and is perfectly suited for transporting shopping, bags, suitcases, pushchairs and sporting equipment along with many other everyday necessities.
Roof bar load limit: 50kg
Bicycle tailgate carrier
Designed to work around you
With the ability to carry up to four adult-sized bikes (max payload of 60kg), this genuine bicycle carrier is the perfect accessory for when travelling with friends or family. Designed to work around you, the carrier does not prohibit the opening of the tailgate, and allows the vehicle to be used as normal when the bikes are removed from the rack.
Volkswagen
1. Fuel consumption figures according to ADR 81/02 derived from laboratory testing. Factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted, will in practice in the real world lead to figures which generally differ from those advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison amongst vehicles only.
3. Safety technologies are designed to assist the driver, but should not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices.
4. App-Connect is compatible for selected apps with the latest smartphone versions of iOS and Android, active data service required.
5. Optional accessories at extra cost. Overseas models are shown for illustrative purposes only. The above accessories may have an effect on fuel efficiency. Items such as sports equipment, cargo carriers and bike racks are shown for illustration purposes only.
Your Volkswagen California Accessories
Action Camera (GoPro) holder
Coat Hanger
Folding table with cup holder
Tablet Holder
Bike Rack for the tailgate
Premium Roof Box 340L & 460L
Towbar
Carpet and upholstery cleaner
Chrome and aluminium cleaner
Dashboard care
Leather care
Wax shampoo
Wheel cleaner gel set
Dakar black wheel
Merano alloy wheel
Loading sill protection plate
Roof Bars
Slimline weathershields
Luggage compartment tray
Rubber floor mats
Universal Traffic Recorder - Dash Cam
Learn more about the California
Download the brochure and specifications for all the facts and figures.