Top Keypoints
- Volkswagen is testing the next generation of its California camper van based on the gas-powered Multivan sold overseas.
- The van will be unveiled later this week at a caravan show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- It will feature a pop-up roof, a tablet screen for controlling the van’s camping-related features, and other amenities.
- The California van is not sold in the US, but some of its features may end up on the ID. California, which is based on the ID.Buzz electric van.
- The ID. California is scheduled to start sales in the US in 2025.
Here are some additional details
- The prototype is scheduled to enter production next year at a plant in Hanover, Germany.
- The prototype uses the Multivan’s available stretched body which measures 203.7 inches long.
- California vans typically feature everything you need for an extended stay at a camping site, such as a cooker, fridge, and a pair of beds each big enough for two.
- VW has also launched California versions of its smaller Caddy van and bigger Crafter van in recent years.
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is actively testing the next generation of its California camper van, drawing inspiration from its gas-powered Multivan model. While not intended for the U.S. market, certain features from this iteration might influence the forthcoming ID. California, which is being developed based on the ID.Buzz electric van. This electric van is gearing up for sale in the U.S. by 2025.
Multivan
Scheduled for production next year in Hanover, Germany, the prototype of the California camper van showcases distinctive elements such as the iconic pop-up roof—a hallmark of VW’s California vans.
This prototype utilizes the elongated body of the Multivan, measuring approximately 203.7 inches in length. Renowned for accommodating extended camping trips, California vans are equipped with practical amenities including cookers, fridges, and spacious beds.
Camping Features
As an exciting preview, a concept version of the new California camper van will debut at the Düsseldorf caravan show, featuring an innovative tablet screen for managing camping-related functions.
Volkswagen has been broadening the California lineup beyond its traditional T-series mid-size vans. This expansion includes versions rooted in the smaller Caddy van and larger Crafter van, known as the Grand California. The upcoming ID. Buzz will seamlessly integrate into this esteemed lineup, paying homage to the legacy of the original Microbus and the pioneering T-Series vans.
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