Next summer’s road trips could start with a new Volkswagen California. The company has unveiled the next generation of its volkswagen california campervan in the UK, with deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.
UK buyers can place orders now for the volkswagen campervan uk range. The starting price for the volkswagen california campervan is £54,065, roughly $72,000. Volkswagen designed the range for solo travellers, families and couples who want to camp without giving up the van’s everyday use.
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Volkswagen California campervan design and trims
The redesign of the volkswagen california campervan starts at the front. New LED headlights are the defining feature of the nose, and the revised shape gives the van a sharper look.
Every California now gets power-latching sliding doors and a power-latching tailgate. Volkswagen has also cut the range to three trims: Beach, Coast and Ocean.
The Beach is the entry model. It has 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and a manually operated pop-up roof. A passenger-side sliding door and a mini-kitchen for preparing food on the go complete the basics, along with an awning.
Coast and Ocean upgrades
The Coast keeps the Beach equipment and adds a larger kitchen, cabinetry and a fridge. Both the Coast and Ocean gain a folding rear seat arrangement that converts into a lower bed measuring 78 x 43 inches (198 x 108 cm).
The Ocean sits at the top of the range. It adds 18-inch alloy wheels, an electric pop-out roof, climate control and ambient lighting. Buyers can choose from 19 new colours in solid, metallic and two-tone finishes.
Volkswagen says the Coast and Ocean also get new driver assistance systems. Travel Assist supports assisted lane changes. Emergency Assist, the company says, “guides the vehicle to the hard shoulder or outermost lane in the case of the driver suffering a medical emergency.”
Technology and camping features
A 12.9-inch infotainment screen anchors the cabin. It handles media, navigation and camping monitoring, so occupants can adjust settings from the living area without returning to the driver’s seat.
The eHybrid 4MOTION can run an electric stationary air conditioning system for up to eight hours, keeping the van heated or cooled while parked.
Market context and pricing
The US does not get Volkswagen campervans. Europe offers the California and the Grand California, and the current volkswagen california campervan sits on the Multivan platform. European buyers can choose petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid versions.
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Buyers will see the final pricing picture when orders open in the UK.
Concepts looking further ahead
Volkswagen also showed an inflatable camping concept with the accessories maker Stuff Bubble at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 28 August to 6 September. The kitchen weighs less than 22 pounds and includes a closed water system. Its two-piece design attaches to the existing luggage-shelf mounting points of the California Beach.
The inflatable bed measures about 79 by 53 inches. It can be set up as a 26-pound double or split into a 13-pound single. Volkswagen says the system lets the van return to normal passenger use when camping gear is stored at home. The company plans to gather feedback from visitors before deciding whether to build it.
The larger signal from the show is the ID. California Cruise, an electric camper based on the ID. Buzz. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles says it will serve as the starting point for a new family of battery-electric California campers due through 2028. Volkswagen has not said whether that camper will reach the US.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles CEO Stefan Mecha said the partnership “gives us the opportunity to rethink the campervan.” For buyers planning next summer, the question is whether the volkswagen california campervan’s 2027 upgrades justify the premium Autocar expected. The answer will become clearer when UK deliveries start in early 2027.
Via yankodesign.com
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2027 Volkswagen California cost in the UK?
The starting price for the 2027 Volkswagen California in the UK is £54,065, roughly $72,000. UK buyers can place orders now, with deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.
When will UK deliveries of the new Volkswagen California start?
Deliveries of the next-generation Volkswagen California campervan in the UK are expected to begin in early 2027. UK buyers can already place orders.
What trims does the 2027 Volkswagen California come in?
Volkswagen has cut the California range to three trims: Beach, Coast and Ocean. The Beach is the entry model, while the Ocean sits at the top of the range with 18-inch alloy wheels and an electric pop-out roof.
Is the Volkswagen California campervan sold in the US?
No, the article says the US does not get Volkswagen campervans. Europe offers the California and the Grand California instead.
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