The 2023 Volkswagen California range of configurations is currently priced from $83,050.
Our most recent review of the 2023 Volkswagen California resulted in a score of 7.6 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Deputy News Editor Tom White had this to say at the time: A van like this is the envy of campgrounds, and with a fully warranted set of cosy extras, it’s ready to roll from day one, too.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen California: A genuine multi-role van, Super easy setup and pack-down, Very tidy packaging
The 2023 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 Volkswagen California has an interior clad in mostly hard plastics, with the choice of cloth or 'art velour' seat trim for both rows. The total interior storage space is measured at 4.3 square metres.
The Volkswagen California 2023 prices range from $83,160 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.
There are nine colours able to be chosen on the Volkswagen California, three solid colours (grey, white, red), five metallic colours (grey, silver, beige, red, blue) and one two-tone metallic colour (silver/blue).
| Volkswagen California Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tdi340 4Motion California Bch
|
Body Type: People Mover | Height x Width x Length: 1990x1904x4904 mm |
Ground Clearance:
193 mm
|
|
Tdi340 California Beach
|
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 Volkswagen California can be chosen with either five or seven seat layouts. The front two seats can rotate 180-degrees, while the rear row can fold flat to make a bed.
Standard equipment on the California Beach includes 17-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights, cloth seat trim, climate control, leather trimmed steering wheel, an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in navigation, ambient and dimmable interior lighting, a manual pop-up roof, and an auto-dimming rear vision mirror.
| Volkswagen California Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tdi340 4Motion California Bch
|
Body Type: People Mover | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 C | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
|
|
Tdi340 California Beach
|
Body Type: People Mover | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 C | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
|
|
Tdi450 4Motion California Bch
|
Body Type: People Mover | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 C | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
|
Volkswagen does not quote a boot volume for the California, but states that it has 4.3 square metres of cabin space.
VW does not quote a 0-100km/h sprint time for the California.