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This luxury new Volkswagen camper has all you need on four wheels
California Dreaming…
IF I HAD the money I’d buy…
A luxury camper van built by the manufacturer that made the most famous camper of all time. A hotel on wheels that has everything for the perfect road trip with plenty of space for travel companions, too. I’d buy a Volkswagen California.
Why a Volkswagen California?
This is a luxurious camper with all you need for your next road trip adventure. And thanks to its Transporter roots, it has a small road-print – it doesn’t take up much room. This makes finding a parking space a breeze and it can even go into most multi-storey/underground car parks. It can also travel through narrow streets so it is perfect for your road trip through the French or Irish countryside or the medieval streets of Porto.
The Volkswagen California also has everything for a self-contained adventure including a sink, a cool box, a two-burner hob, cool swivel chairs for the ultimate late night chats and card games and of course a double bed and elevated bed too, so that you can have a great night’s sleep and wake up refreshed and ready to hit the road again for more fun.
What’s special about this particular one?
This particular model comes in top of the range ‘Ocean’ trim and has everything including the kitchen sink, literally! It is finished in a grey metallic paint and has ten-spoke alloy wheels.
It comes with loads of niceties including electric windows and mirrors, a leather multi-function steering wheel, duel air-con and heated seats. It has Bluetooth and a colour touchscreen as well as cruise control and parking assistance.
It is powered by a 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine making 204hp and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
What does it look like in action?
See all the cool features in this grand tour of the Volkswagen California.
Who else drives one?
Jason Bradbury from the Gadget Show owns one, former Formula One driver and racing legend Jackie Ickx has one as does comedian Sean Lock.
It costs €68,986. What else could you get for the money?
Well, for nearly €20,000 less, you could have this very well equipped 2017 Fiat Ducato SUN Living motorhome.
… or you could just get this Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
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