After two years of dramatically redesigning the unique California camper van round an all-new Multivan with available PHEV drive, to not point out breaking off California campers at large as their very own model, Volkswagen seems prepared for a extra subdued Düsseldorf Caravan Salon look this yr. It’ll have some new {hardware} to indicate, although, together with the newest model of its largest camper van, the Grand California. The refreshed massive camper van positive aspects a yacht-inspired inside therapy, enhanced overnighting facilities, and new indoor/out of doors capabilities.
We thought once-popular grey inside decor was on its approach out a yr or two in the past, however perhaps that was only for completely anchored properties, not cellular ones. Volkswagen brings within the neutralizing (and maybe polarizing) look with the brand new “Atami Bamboo” decor bundle. Centered across the eating desk and kitchen counter, the bundle combines a wood-style grained look with what seems to be a comparatively mild grey tone.
We favor our wood-style furnishings in hotter wooden colours, however perhaps this one will look higher below totally different mild and from different angles. It’s kind of arduous to get a really feel for within the single photograph Volkswagen launched forward of subsequent month’s full premiere.
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We reckon the brand new furnishings look does complement the Grand California’s spacious, light-filled inside and white/off-white wall panels extra naturally than earthy browns or beiges, so it ought to tie issues collectively properly. Volkswagen additional provides to the bundle with matching PVC flooring and a black sink that accentuates the impartial look. It says the brand new decor was impressed by yachts of the Mediterranean.
In a extra substantive addition that can show helpful wherever the refreshed Grand California makes camp, Volkswagen equips the Grand California with an indoor/out of doors eating desk. Clearly impressed by the indoor/out of doors capabilities opened up by the the all-new Multivan California’s second sliding door, the brand new desk removes from the eating space and locks in place on the surface of the kitchen, the place it serves as an outside prep area, cocktail desk and cooking floor for one’s personal moveable tenting range.
A desk on the surface of the kitchen block, whether or not through a detachable eating desk or separate fold-down worktop, is a reasonably customary characteristic across the camper van business, so Volkswagen is basically simply taking part in a bit catchup. But it surely’s nonetheless the kind of characteristic that may improve life round camp and encourage RVers to spend extra time outdoor, very doubtless a giant purpose they’re out and about in a camper van to start with.
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Different new Grand California additions will embody retention nets for the higher cupboards and an optionally available thermal blackout set for the home windows that blocks each mild and warmth to keep up a extra snug sleeping surroundings. The dwelling space tweaks observe the base van updates Volkswagen has already added for the Crafter van, together with a brand new freestanding 10-in infotainment touchscreen, digital cockpit, and new driver help tech like lane help and entrance collision help with bike owner/pedestrian detection.
The up to date Grand California will proceed to be supplied in 600 and 680 flooring plans. And, in fact, it will maintain the moist rest room that separates it from smaller California vans.
We’ll look to get up to date pricing info for the refreshed Grand California when it totally debuts, however for now we are able to say that the 2025 Grand California 600 begins at €81,943 (approx. US$94,650) in Germany (together with VAT), the 680 at €84,865 ($98,050). Will the up to date mannequin break into six-figure territory (a minimum of in transformed US {dollars})?
Volkswagen has been recognized to carry again particulars on a surprise Caravan Salon debut, so perhaps it nonetheless has one thing huge and surprising like a new Transporter-based “California Gentle”/Volkswagen Nugget or Buzz e-California idea in retailer, however in any other case the main target of its exhibit will doubtless be on extra evolutionary California model updates and add-ons. We’ll discover out for certain as soon as the Caravan Salon kicks off on its August 28 press day.
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