Far from its iconic Bus and Westfalia brethren, the 2015 California campervan from Volkswagen appears to be a modernized vehicle with working-class roots.
The California is built on the sixth-generation Transporter platform that was introduced just in April. This Transporter upgrade was modest at most, a mid-stream tweak to a successful and hard working vehicle.
A major snag in the North American market — it appears this version, once again, won’t be available for easy purchase, so North American customers will have to get creative to get hands on one.
Volkswagen has hinted that it may bring vans and trucks to the U.S. in 2016, but at this point it is pure speculation which vehicles may be available. Come on VW, quit teasing us!
The van comes with technology that would have old Bus owners drooling, including driver assistance, adaptive suspension, a 201 horsepower engine — and presumably a fully functional heater.
Full Press Release Below:
The adventure continues: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils new California
- New engine range with fuel efficiency improvements of up to 15 per cent
- DSG and 4MOTION options – power outputs from 102PS to 204PS
- New driver assistance features, adaptive suspension and new infotainment system
- New safety systems; Driver Alert, Brake Assist and Automatic Post-Collision Braking
- Acclaimed layout and interior packaging retained and improved