{"id":64535,"date":"2023-08-30T11:57:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T16:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=64535"},"modified":"2023-08-30T11:57:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T16:57:19","slug":"volkswagen-california-concept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/volkswagen-california-concept","title":{"rendered":"World Premiere of New Volkswagen California Concept: The Future of the Camper Van"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>At the Caravan Salon trade fair in D\u00fcsseldorf, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting the world premiere of a near-production concept vehicle, the California CONCEPT<\/li>\n<li>The California Concept has grown: the extra length and width offer more living space, more comfort, safety and flexibility<\/li>\n<li>The basic vehicle with two sliding doors creates a new three-zone concept with a kitchen that can be used from outside the vehicle, giving users the feeling of more living space<\/li>\n<li>Significantly more flexible for everyday use and for camping thanks to more variable interior concept<\/li>\n<li>New MQB technical platform enables use of eHybrid drive, improves ride comfort and offers more assist systems<\/li>\n<li>Camper van functions can be controlled via a new tablet-style control unit, the \u201cCali on Tour\u201d app on a smartphone or the infotainment system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The California by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/cars\/volkswagen.htm\">Volkswagen<\/a> Commercial Vehicles is a statement,\u00a0a motoring way of life: a full-value VW bus suitable for every day of the year, which can also be converted into a fully-equipped camper van for adventures of any kind from one minute to the next. It is this versatility that has made the California the world\u2019s most successful camper van in its class. And now \u2013 after selling 260,000 units of this product line \u2013 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting a world premiere of the new California CONCEPT at the Caravan Salon trade fair in D\u00fcsseldorf. The show vehicle opens a window into the future of this iconic vehicle. It features state-of-the-art powertrains and the latest assist and infotainment systems as well as the next generation of camper van equipment. The California CONCEPT is based on the long version of the Multivan launched in 2021, which makes it larger than its predecessor, the California\u00a06.1. The show vehicle will be presented at the VWCV booth in hall 16 (D52-01).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64554 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35630-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy.jpg\" alt=\"World Premiere of the New California Concept: Near-Production Concept Vehicle Provides Look Into the Future of the Camper Van\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35630-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35630-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35630-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35630-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>A California for Tomorrow<\/h2>\n<p>First things first: the California CONCEPT will also be equipped with a pop-up roof at a height of almost two metres. This element is shared by all generations \u2013 from the first California launched in 1988 to the California 6.1 of today. While the iconic details have remained the same throughout this time, each generation of this product line has featured brand new developments. And the new California CONCEPT marks yet another major step forwards. Its technical features make it the ideal camper van for the modern age. For the first time, the California CONCEPT offers the advantages of plug-in hybrid technology. The concept vehicle has a hybrid drive on board: with its electric range, it acts as a bridge to the world of electric mobility and is able to deliver emission-free driving for everyday urban life, while also offering huge overall ranges for long journeys. Lithium-ion batteries on board the vehicle provide an almost completely autonomous 12 V power supply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Life in the Great Outdoors<\/h2>\n<p>The camper van\u2019s living and kitchen areas have undergone a complete makeover. For the first time, this California is equipped with a sliding door on the kitchen side as well. This allows extended use of the space around the vehicle and adds a new dimension to summer camping in the great outdoors. In the past, all California models based on the Transporter series had a kitchen area stretching down to the B-pillar on the left-hand side and a sliding door on the right-hand side; this door was the main entrance \u2013 both in everyday use and when camping. The folding camping chairs, folding table and awning were therefore always also installed on the right-hand side of the vehicle. From now on, the addition of the extra sliding door on the driver side of the California CONCEPT and the kitchen area that now is now located further back in the vehicle \u2013 just like in the larger Grand California \u2013 mean that the left-hand side of the vehicle can now be opened up when camping. This means the California as a camper van is now more versatile than ever before. As the concept vehicle is fitted with a folding-arm awning on the left and a sun sail on the right, both sides of the vehicle can be protected from either sun or rain. The sun sail can be set up for use in a matter of moments. The awning also comes with an integrated crank, which is stowed safely in the awning housing.<\/p>\n<h2>Three-Zone Concept<\/h2>\n<p>Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting a three-zone concept for the first time with the show vehicle. These different exterior and interior scenarios for camping and day-to-day driving significantly expand the possibilities for use of the California.<\/p>\n<h3>Zone 1 (outside)<\/h3>\n<p>With its sliding door, the right-hand side of the vehicle provides a safe point of entry and exit on the pavement-side of the vehicle, just like in the current California 6.1. Loading and unloading the vehicle is therefore also easy and safe. On the campsite, the sun sail turns this area into an open-sided tent, enhancing the feeling of life in the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<h3>Zone 2 (inside)<\/h3>\n<p>Behind the height-adjustable front seats \u2013 which can rotate through 180 degrees \u2013 the entire vehicle interior is an ideal passenger compartment for day-to-day driving, offering the familiar flexibility of a Multivan. Compared with the current California, it is fitted with individual seats that are lightweight, removable and very comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to these variable seats, boards and bikes can now easily be transported inside the vehicle. When used as a camper van, the California CONCEPT\u2019s seating area can quickly be converted into a flat chill-out area or face-to-face seating for joint mealtimes or games. The solid rear bench seat in the California 6.1 therefore makes way for variable individual rear seats with bed functions in the California CONCEPT. The seats are upholstered with a hard-wearing and haptically pleasant fabric in M\u00e9lange design.<\/p>\n<h3>Zone 3 (outside)<\/h3>\n<p>Thanks to the additional sliding door on the driver side and the new concept for the kitchen unit and awning, a new outdoor area is created on the left-hand side of the vehicle \u2013 never seen before in conjunction with an outdoor kitchen in any other California. For day-to-day driving, the second sliding door provides an additional point of entry and exit and an additional loading option on the drive at home or at the supermarket. When camping, this also creates a separate area for cooking and eating and long summer evenings spent under the awning. That is because the kitchen \u2013 including the sink, sliding induction hob and refrigerator \u2013 is now also accessible from outside. In addition to the 230 V induction hob, there is also an integrated gas cooker familiar from previous generations of the van. A 230-volt socket on the outside of the kitchen and an external folding table add the perfect finishing touch for life at the campsite. The kitchen drawers can be accessed from both inside and outside. Another highlight is the compact grill, which is stowed in the kitchen unit and can be conveniently removed from outside the vehicle. Like in the Crafter-based Grand California, the refrigerator offers practical benefits as it can be accessed from outside and is equipped with a drawer: it now takes even less time to serve breakfast. What is more, fresh summer produce can be loaded straight from the shopping trolley into the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64548 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35624-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy.jpg\" alt=\"World Premiere of the New California Concept: Near-Production Concept Vehicle Provides Look Into the Future of the Camper Van\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35624-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35624-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35624-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35624-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The second sliding door also offers a further advantage for right-hand drive markets like the UK, Australia and New Zealand, where users can now enter and exit the California safely on the pavement side. One thing is certain: the dual concept \u2013 use as a VW Bus for day-to-day driving and as a versatile camper van for leisure \u2013 has now been enhanced even further thanks to the new three-zone concept.<\/p>\n<h2>Intelligent Interior Design, Right Down to the Last Detail<\/h2>\n<p>The show vehicle\u2019s interior design has been perfectly thought-out down to the last detail and offers a host of new features and benefits. It all starts at the front: since the Multivan is fitted with an electronic parking brake instead of a manual brake, the space between the driver and front passenger seat towards the rear can be put to much better use. Practical drawers under the front height-adjustable swivel seats and the\u00a0individual\u00a0seats\u00a0at\u00a0the\u00a0rear\u00a0also offer extra storage space.\u00a0There is now space behind the driver or\u00a0front passenger seat for items such as a removable dry-composting toilet.\u00a0There is also plenty of storage space in the top and bottom kitchen cupboards, which are located behind the refrigerator. In addition, there a separate storage area under the bed extension. The vehicle interior is illuminated in pleasant light by all-round, dimmable background lighting in the roof frame. With a range of colours available, the background lighting on the cupboards can be adjusted to suit individual moods. To create the right atmosphere outside, the kitchen unit has an integrated removable table light to create a cosy feel around the camping table. If more light is needed, the LED lights on the awning arms bathe the vehicle\u2019s \u201cterrace\u201d in pleasant light.<\/p>\n<h2>Pop-Up Roof and High-Quality Roof Bed<\/h2>\n<p>A VW bus as a California without a classic pop-up roof is inconceivable. So the California CONCEPT is no different. It comprises a lightweight aluminium\u00a0roof shell\u00a0and a triple- layered bellows with a large panorama opening at the front. Large windows at the sides provide incredible panoramic views. Like in all California model, the highest position for the pop-up roof is at the front. USB-C sockets and LED lights provide power and light in the pop-up roof. A high-quality roof bed with spring plates also guarantees a good night\u2019s sleep beneath the stars.<\/p>\n<h2>Controlled by a Camper Van Control Unit, Smartphone or The Infotainment System<\/h2>\n<p>The roof\u2019s pop-up mechanism is controlled using a vertical, multifunctional tablet on the cupboard at the C-pillar. All of the features relevant for camping can be controlled on the touch display. In addition to the pop-up roof, this includes information on the fresh and waste water levels, the interior lighting functions including background lighting, power supply status, refrigerator and auxiliary heater. All of these functions can also be controlled on a smartphone using the \u201cCali on Tour\u201d app or in the infotainment system. The infotainment system can also be used to access an inclination display that enables the camper van to be levelled.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64547 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35623-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy.jpg\" alt=\"World Premiere of the New California Concept: Near-Production Concept Vehicle Provides Look Into the Future of the Camper Van\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35623-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35623-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35623-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35623-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, the tablet does not just provide information about the vehicle, but can also provide good entertainment. For instance, it can be swivelled out on an articulated arm and positioned so that it is easily visible from every position in the passenger compartment. It can also be rotated by 90 degrees, meaning there is nothing in the way of an entertaining evening watching your favourite TV series.<\/p>\n<p>The California CONCEPT shows that Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will accompany all VW bus fans on their journeys across the world in the future as well thanks to its innovative camper van concepts. This future will become a reality in 2024 with all drive systems of the Multivan.<\/p>\n<h2>Gallery: 2023 Volkswagen California Concept<\/h2>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-64535 gallery-columns-7 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35628-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/35628-VolkswagenCommercialVehicles-CaliforniaCONCEPT-copy-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"World Premiere of the New California Concept: Near-Production Concept Vehicle Provides Look Into the Future of the Camper Van\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" 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