The VW California camper van is looking likely to launch locally in 2020, despite the fact the smaller VW Caddy Beach model will not continue next year.
The California model is based upon the mid-sized Transporter van, arguably forming a more workable solution to the “van life” that cashed-up buyers are looking for.
The T6 version of the California has never been sold in Australia, though it is still available in New Zealand, priced from NZD$139,000 (AUD$128,500). CarsGuide understands the target price for an Australian-delivered California would be below that.
Kurt McGuiness, Volkswagen Australia PR and brand experience manager, told CarsGuide that the German brand is looking to add some US-named charm to its Australian line-up when the heavily updated Transporter 6.1 range arrives in mid-2020.
“We still see the California as being a strong opportunity, which is why we’re working hard on introducing it as part of the T6.1 rollout,” said Mr McGuiness.
If the California does make it to Australia it'll compete with the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo and the Trakka Trakkadu.
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Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio.
After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017.
At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come.
Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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