Volkswagen has made a few minor adjustments to the Caddy California’s price list for 2022, increasing the price of the base-model by around £750. Now, prices for the compact home- away-from-home start from £30,720.
Standard equipment is the same as before, with buyers getting collapsible camping chairs, a camping table and a retractable mini kitchen with a single-burner hob and an integrated gas bottle. The blinds for the rear windows also serve as storage bags, and there’s a couple of LED reading lights mounted in the cabin and on the tailgate.
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The conventional MPV’s rear bench seat has been swapped for a folding bed that measures 1,980mm long and 1,070mm wide. However, this can also be removed completely to turn the California back into a van. The rear of the campervan is littered with storage compartments, which Volkswagen says are optimal for holding cutlery and kitchen utensils.
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Other conventional features include 16-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable door mirrors, black roof rails and an anti-theft alarm system, along with assistance technology such as lane assist, cruise control and trailer assist. The cabin gets air conditioning, lumbar support for both front seats, a six-speaker stereo system and an 8.25-inch infotainment screen.
Buyers can also choose from a range of optional extras, the most interesting of which is a modular tent system which can either be connected to the rear of the campervan or used independently. Volkswagen says the tent increases the size of the campervan’s living space, allowing enough room for a family of four.