CALIFORNIA

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The California
Rediscover adventure

- Seats5 or 7
- SleepsUp to 4
- Fuel efficiency (Combined cycle)From 6.6 L/100km2
- Luggage capacityfrom 4,300L

- California 6.1

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.
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For the adventure seekers

The California will take you wherever you want to go. An all-round adventurer, this compact camping van is comfortable and cosy from the driver’s seat to the bedroom.

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 doubling as extra luggage space when you need it.

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 . You can also keep an eye on the vehicle angle and adjust the heating, it’s your convenient digital central unit.

Outdoor dining in the wild

Camping Table and Chairs
Pull up and dine comfortably amongst lush mountain backdrops, clear water streams and hidden bush settings with the California 6.1’s , and . Wherever your trip takes you, you can rest assured you will be prepared.

Powering adventure
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The engine and gearbox combinations ensure the California 6.1 has optimum performance so you can explore more. The range of engine options ensure your main focus is getting to where you need to go while also having some fun along the way. will make driving the California an ease with its predictive and smooth shifting. DSG has the best of both worlds, maintaining manual shifting if you please.

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

Your guardian angel
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California 6.1 is kitted out with a suite of innovative safety features as standard to assist you on the road.3

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- Front and Rear Park Distance Control with Rear View Camera

Your companion in adventure

Park Assist3
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 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 , you can park anywhere with ease.3

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.

Functional with an adventurous side

With everything you need at your fingertips, the California 6.1. is full of well-thought-out details to transform any trip into an unforgettable experience.

Maximum comfort. Total freedom

With the California 6.1, you’ll have a first-class seat on your next adventure with lumbar support, backrest tilt and adjustable armrests. This is a camping van that takes comfort seriously with all the latest in luxury and design including ventilation strips, swivelling reading lamps, blinds on the windows and . Rest your hands on the and feel the control. If the sun’s too bright or it’s time to call it a night, the can black out the camping van giving you privacy and security.

All your tech mapped out
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Digital CockpitNavigation System
After a long day hiking, surfing and exploring, there's nothing better than returning to your California to kick back and relax. With an impressive range of standard equipment, including the latest touch-screen radio and , integrated wireless and optional .4

Perfect conditions, whatever the weather

Whether you’re in snowy mountains or beach bliss, the California 6.1. will acclimatise to your ideal temperature with the , so you’re always sunny side up. Special sensors adapt the air conditioning system’s cooling output to the power of the sun’s rays. For those chilli nights the can be set to continuous operation ensuring a goodnight sleep.

Customise your California

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Beach

Equipment Highlights:

Diesel

California Beach is categorised as a passenger vehicle and may be subject to LCT charges

Front swivel seats with lumber support and armrests

Front Assist with City Emergency Brake (City EB) function and Adaptive Cruise Control

Lane Assist, Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert

Manually operated pop-up roof, with slatted bed and mattress, canvas in Basalt Grey

Power latching sliding doors - left and right

Second battery

Programable Parking heater

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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.

Universal traffic recorder

For added protection the California can be fitted with theVolkswagen Universal Traffic Recorder, a front view camera that allows you to record any incidents onto a removable SD card. You have total control over all camera settings via the UTRVolkswagen App6, which also includes a car finder feature. And the best thing is, the device requires no battery or recharging.

Bicycle tailgate carrier

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.

Learn more about the California

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Expect a little more

5 years unlimited kilometre warranty

24-hour Roadside Assist for the first year

5 year Care Plans

Help me choose

Built to go the distance

A true Kombi at heart, theMultivan 6.1 is the perfect weekender.

Where it all began

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