The 2021 Volkswagen California range of configurations is currently priced from $59,730.
Our most recent review of the 2021 Volkswagen California resulted in a score of 7.4 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Marcus Craft had this to say at the time: The appeal of a camper van, especially one like the California Beach, is blatantly obvious because it's functional, it's comfortable and it's nice to drive.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Marcus Craft liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen California: Nice to drive, Comfortable, Handy camping additions
The 2021 Volkswagen California carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The California Beach's interior is nice and comfortable – a blend of hard plastic and soft-touch surfaces – with a solid build quality to it all as well as superior fit and finish.
It's a very functional space and all controls are easy to find and operate.
The Volkswagen California 2021 prices range from $59,730 for the basic trim level People Mover Tdi340 California Beach to $105,820 for the top of the range People Mover Tdi450 4Motion California Bch.
The seats have “Quadratic” cloth upholstery in Titanium Black.
Exterior colour options include Candy White, Ascot Grey, Cherry Red, Pure Grey (all solid); and Bay Leaf Green, Copper Bronze, Fortana Red, Indium Grey, Mojave Beige, Ravenna Blue, Reflex Silver, Starlight Blue. Pearlescent: Deep Black (all metallic:); or two-tone options are Candy White with Copper Bronze, Candy White with Bay Leaf Green (on our test vehicle), or Candy White with Ascot Grey.
Volkswagen California Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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Tdi340 4Motion California Bch
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Body Type: People Mover | Height x Width x Length: 1990x1904x4904 mm |
Ground Clearance:
193 mm
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Tdi340 California Beach
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Body Type: People Mover | Height x Width x Length: 1990x1904x4904 mm |
Ground Clearance:
193 mm
|
Tdi450 4Motion California Bch
|
Body Type: People Mover | Height x Width x Length: 1990x1904x4904 mm |
Ground Clearance:
193 mm
|
The VW California Beach has two front seats and a second-row bench seat able to accommodate three passengers.
Standard features on the California Beach include 180° swivel seats (the driver's seat and the front passenger), the full-length rail system to rearrange or remove seats, power latching sliding doors with power latching tailgate, the Discovery Media 8.0-inch navigation system, colour touch display, USB-C/AUX/SD input, six speakers, FM frequency, wireless app-connect, electrically folding heated exterior door mirrors
Automatic headlights with rain-sensing wipers and dimmable rear view mirror, privacy glass in the passenger compartment, 180° swivel seats with armrests and lumbar supports for driver and front passengers seat, Climatronic airconditioning system, fully sprung loft bed (1200mm x 2000mm) with comfortable mattress, bed extension for rear bench seat with comfort sleeping mattress, camping table and two folding chairs, camper control unit with touch screen, pull-out awning with housing and rail in black or silver, programmable auxiliary air parking heater, second battery, 17-inch Aracaju Wheels (with a steel spare), and trailer-wiring preparation.
Volkswagen California Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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Tdi340 4Motion California Bch
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Body Type: People Mover | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 C | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
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Tdi340 California Beach
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Body Type: People Mover | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 C | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
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Tdi450 4Motion California Bch
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Body Type: People Mover | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 C | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
|
In terms of cargo space, this California has 4.3 square metres in total; and the load compartment is 2532mm long (without the rear seats); 1627mm wide (1220mm between the wheel arches); and 1320mm high. Load height is 571mm from the ground.
The California Beach is likely to be able to achieve the 0-100km/h sprint in about 12.9 seconds.