Gallery: Your guide to the Volkswagen California range

Great Britain is home to some of the most versatile and stunning countryside in Europe, and while holidays abroad have been sorely missed, now’s the time to start planning your 2022 camper van staycation adventure. And with the California range's breadth of size, budget, and impressive levels of specification and equipment, there's no compromise on comfort.

Compact, stylish and packed with technology, the VW Caddy California - available from Spring 2022 - kicks off the range and is perfect for couples and small families looking for exciting weekends away.

Next is the iconic VW California 6.1, with Beach trim being the ideal choice for casual adventurers and families looking to add extra comfort and space to their annual camping expedition.

Sitting above the Beach, the California 6.1 is also available in Coast and Ocean trim, with all the cooking, leisure and sleeping facilities anyone could ever need in a camper.

Finally, sporting a shower, wet room, full-sized motorhome kitchen, toilet and sink is the Grand California - the luxury hotel of the Volkswagen range.

Whatever your adventure, there’s a California for you. Click the right arrow to discover more.

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With compact exterior dimensions that are perfect for navigating the narrow streets of country villages and seaside towns, and a cleverly packaged interior that’s incredibly spacious, comfortable and packed with plenty of convenience features, the Caddy California is the ultimate compact camper.

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Inside, the Caddy California is just as spacious, luxurious and tech-packed as it is compact on the outside. Five large seats make family journeys relaxing and easy, while the stunning 1.4m2 panoramic glass roof provides a wonderfully airy atmosphere. Equally, the adjustable LED spotlights warmly light the interior when the curtains are pulled.

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An ingenious fold-away double bed that stowes into the parcel shelf is comfortable and easy to stow, while the abundance of storage cubbies and large boot space make transporting all your camping gear a breeze.

The optional California Plus Pack adds extra comforts to your Caddy California – such as a front centre armrest, a 230V inverter and three-pin UK domestic plug socket, dark tinted rear glass, two USB points, and power latching doors.

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In the boot of the Caddy California, a cleverly installed slide-out ‘mini-kitchen’ unit includes a single-burner hob, an integrated gas-bottle and a nifty compartment for all your utensils and food – absolutely perfect for assembling some lunch before a cliff-top walk, or preparing an evening meal for the whole family.

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Need more space? Attach the modular tent to the outside of the Caddy California for two extra sleeping compartments – either taking the overall sleeping capacity from two to four, or adding extra covered leisure space that is perfect for a family meal, a space to relax or watch the sunset.

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Having scooped Best Technology Advance at the 2021 What Car? Van Awards, the Caddy is industry-known for its class-leading technology.

In the Caddy California’s cab, We Connect smartphone connectivity ensures constant internet connection - providing live traffic updates and weather reports – while the optional 10inch Pro Navigation infotainment screen provides fantastic access to all your favourite music, podcasts and radio. Combine this with Digital Cockpit for a stunning fully-digital dashboard. Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, cruise control and air conditioning all come as standard.

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The Caddy California is also highly connected. The new ‘California on Tour’ app also provides a whole host of up-to-date information about camp sites and pitches, water and waste disposal stations, leisure activities and functions of the Caddy California - helping you get the most out of your holiday.

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On the move, the Caddy California boasts 19 safety features that keep you and your passengers safe. Semi-autonomous Travel Assist can control the vehicle at a range of speeds, while Trailer Assist, Front Assist and Lane Assist are just some of the features lending a helping hand.

You have a choice of engines for your Caddy California, too; a potent 112bhp 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol unit sits alongside a torquey and frugal 120bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine.

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Comfortable, stylish, versatile and thoroughly tech-packed, the iconic Volkswagen California 6.1 is the definitive camper that turns every trip into an adventure – and there’s now an even more affordable way with more choice to join the California set.

While the California 6.1 Ocean is the fully equipped star of the California range, the new California Beach offers two more passenger-orientated trims for both big adventures and everyday practicality – the Tour and Camper.

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Available with up to seven seats, a manual pop-up roof, sliding doors, oodles of stowage space, two comfortable beds and a set of foldable chairs and table, the passenger-orientated California Beach Tour is perfect for a day at the coast, or a short countryside retreat with friends and family.

The California 6.1 Beach Camper (pictured) comes with up to five seats - four as standard - instead of up to seven, it also adds an ingenious stowable mini-kitchen unit and worktop with a single-hob gas burner - giving you even more go-anywhere independence.

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Now we come to the most iconic camper in the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle’s range - the classic California. Available in Coast and Ocean trims, the California is the last word in go-anywhere adventure, and the updated California 6.1 model brings sharper lines, more practicality and even more tech.

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The Volkswagen California 6.1’s Coast trim boasts a fully-functional kitchen with two-burner gas hob, sink, 25-litre fresh water tank and 42-litre compressor cool box. In the back, the comfortable two-seat bench and swivelling front seats create a cosy, relaxing and luxurious lounge area; perfect for the family to play games, have a chilled evening or eat together.

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The Volkswagen California 6.1 Ocean trim takes your family holiday to the next level of luxury by adding a hydraulically-operated automatic roof with stunning panoramic views, warm ambient interior lighting, climatronic air conditioning, an all-vehicle parking heater and a stunning graphite-grey interior colour scheme.

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All Volkswagen California 6.1 models – including the Beach trims – come with the option of the crisp Discover Media infotainment system with Digital Cockpit and We Connect internet connectivity, as well as a touch-screen control panel for all your Calfironia’s lighting, heating and battery functions.

Optional 4MOTION four-wheel drive gives you added confidence on the road, while the option of two frugal and strong turbodiesel engines - 148bhp or 196bhp - give you plenty of power and grunt to get to your holiday destination.

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While the Volkswagen California 6.1 is perfect for most epic family adventures, if you want to take camping up a notch, the Grand California is the vehicle for you.

More of a compact motorhome than a traditional camper van, it’s available as the six-metre-long Grand California 600 - with a double downstairs bed and an optional over-cab bed for two kids - or the larger 680 which boasts a longer bed downstairs instead of an over-cab sleeping area, making it perfect for couples looking for more space.

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Both Grand California models include a large feature-packed kitchen and living area, as well as a full wet room with shower, sink and toilet. A clever external temperature-controlled shower is perfect for hosing off sand and mud after a long day exploring, while built-in storage for camping chairs and tables keeps everything neat and tidy.

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A simple touchpad that controls lighting, water and battery levels is easy to use and convenient, while dual-fuel heating - with gas or through the mains - keeps you warm in the winter, and the optional roof-mounted air conditioning system keeps you cool in the summer.

Full Discover Media infotainment suite comes as standard, while optional 4MOTION four-wheel drive gives you added confidence on the road and the usual plethora of safety features - with Driver Assistance Pack A adding front and rear parking sensors with side protection - keep you safe on the road.

So no matter your adventure, there’s a Volkswagen California to suit you and your family.

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