T6 California now on German VW website

[hejh2o]

http://the-new-transporter.com/de/de#section/presale-models

Have fun...

 

[hejh2o]

http://www.volkswagen-nutzfahrzeuge...tions/rendition.file/der-neue-california-.pdf

 

[Pineweasel]

The interior furniture looks identical to the T5.

 

[Pineweasel]

Also, same colours. No sign of the hoped for two tone option either...

 

[mordav]

If you download the brochure the colours look different to me. There is a light blue and a turquoise-green that look new. But my wife swears I can't tell blue from green properly so perhaps it's me...

Definitely seems to have the adaptive cruise control and adaptive suspension features.

 

[rippers]

The interior wood looks slightly darker to me. I can't spot anything new California wise apart from the little black switch on the right hand side on the right quarter trim I wonder what that is? Everything else appears to be the same, flap on the left is the shower which same as mine.

 

[rippers]

So we now have Skimmed, Semi Skimmed and Full Fat options

Standard equipment of all new
California equipment lines.

Exterior
- 16 "- or 17" running gear with the appropriate braking system *
- 16 "- or 17" steel wheels with center wheel trim *
- Bumpers in body color
- Sliding door right
- Sliding window left

Interior
- Rotating seats in 1st row of seats with lumbar support and armrests
- 4 seats and 4 sleeping places
- 2-sitting / lying Bank in the 3rd row of seats
- Lying area below and above
- Roof bed with comfort slatted frame
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Storage compartment drawer
- Blackout in driver and passenger compartment
- Slat blinds on pop-up
- Reading lamp and mini reading lamp
- Step light with following words "California"
- Bed extension including sleeping pad.
- Carpet in the cab
- Awnings rail black
- Heat-insulating glass
Integrated folding table in sliding door and 2 folding chairs in the tailgate -

Function
- Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
- Power windows
- Additional heater for the passenger compartment
- Dust and pollen filter
- Power Steering
- Adjustable in height and reach steering wheel
- 2 remote folding key remote control central locking

Security
- Airbags for driver and front passenger and front passenger airbag deactivation
- Side and head airbags for driver and passenger
- Electronic Stabilization Program with brake assist, ABS,
ASR, EDS and Hill Start Assist
- Electronic immobilizer
- Interior security mirror dimming
- Parental Control on the sliding door
- Daytime Running Lights
- Multi collision brake





Beach seems more basic then before on the exterior?

Exterior
- Alu - up roof with Balgstoff in Alpine Grey , manually operated
- Unpainted exterior mirror housings and mounting parts
- H4 headlights
- Radiator grille unpainted , with chrome trim
- Writing " Beach "
- Single glazing in the passenger compartment

Interior
- Fabric " Pelion "
- Instrument panel Standard
- Fabric diaphragms for blackout for the cab
- Fastening eyes for cargo securing
- Synthetic floor in the passenger compartment

Function
- Air conditioning "Climatic"
- Radio System " Composition Audio " with mobile phone preparation
- 4 speakers
- Heated rear window
- 12 V socket

security
- Automatic Light Control ALC



Coast is a Beach with Kitchen and cupboards

Exterior
- Alu-up roof with Balgstoff in Alpine Grey, manually operated
- Unpainted exterior mirror housings and mounting parts
- H7 headlights
- Radiator grille unpainted, with chrome trim
- Words "Coast"
- Single glazing in the passenger compartment
- 230 V External connection for charging the batteries

Interior
- Fabric "Visitamo"
- Dashboard comfort
- Multi-function display "Plus"
- Decorative trim in Dark Silver Brushed
- Decorative strip in anthracite metallic
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Blackout blinds and screens are in the cab
- Geschränkdekor in Whitewood
- Flexible countertop
- Wardrobe
- Kitchen cabinet
- Overhead cabinets
- Rear cabinet including gas bottle container.
- Koch-sink combination
- Compressor cooler
- Fresh and waste water tank
- Chrome trim with power windows, rotary light switch
Hand and shift knob

Function
- Air conditioning "Climatic"
- Radio System "Composition Audio" with mobile phone preparation
- 8 speakers
- Central control panel

Security
- Automatic Light Control ALC
- Drowsiness detection



Ocean seems to be the SE we know now. Nicer trim level and colour MFD included which was an option

Exterior
- Alu - up roof with Balgstoff in Alpine Grey ,
electro-hydraulically operated
- Exterior mirror housings and mounting parts painted in body color
- H7 headlights
- Radiator grille glossy black , with chrome trim
- Lettering " Ocean "
- Double glazing in the passenger compartment
- Fog lights including Bending Lights .
- 230 V External connection for charging the batteries

Interior
- Fabric " Valley "
- Dashboard comfort
- Multi-function display " Plus "
- Decorative trim in Dark Silver Brushed
- Decorative strip in anthracite metallic
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Blackout blinds and screens are in the cab
- Geschränkdekor in Darkwood
- Flexible countertop
- wardrobe
- Kitchen cabinet
- Overhead cabinets
- Rear cabinet including gas bottle container .
- Koch - sink combination
- Compressor cooler
- Fresh and waste water tank
- Chrome trim with power windows , rotary light switch
Hand and shift knob



Balgstoff - Roof Canvass??
Geschränkdekor - Camping furniture exterior?

 

[Martin]

Nice to see a new choice of upholstery, hopefully it's not the same awful material they currently use

 

[WelshGas]

Under whelmed.

 

[Martin]

If you download the brochure the colours look different to me. There is a light blue and a turquoise-green that look new. But my wife swears I can't tell blue from green properly so perhaps it's me...

Definitely seems to have the adaptive cruise control and adaptive suspension features.

The light blue and green do look like new colours ?

 

[smudge07]

I recently posted on the beach forum about a recent T5 order. Basically order 2 weeks ago and still haven't had order confirmed. Thinking I should cancel and go T6!! Was hoping for the T5 soon but looks like it might take some time.

I need a beach and defo need DSG anyone think there is a danger DSG might not be available on the new beach? and 75kw wouldn't be enough either would want the 110kw.

Audi and VW love messing about with engine/transmission options so you can't get what you want!! Decisions.....

 

[Hotel California]

http://www.volkswagen-nutzfahrzeuge...tions/rendition.file/der-neue-california-.pdf

They even mention me on page three ....

Owning a LHD i see many genaral lines to my dash so , not that much enthousiast.

 

[david white]

Don't forget, that brochure is for Germany, there is a good chance the UK will end up with not all the same options.

 

[motacyclist]

I'm learning German quickly today

 

[andywa119]

Love my Cali, but looks like little done to address its flaws in the T6 Cali. Wardrobes and cupboards just don't work in a van that size. No worktop space. Same grey interior and standard cloth interior on a £50k van is just not good enough. Hopefully they got rid of the handbrake.


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[Skylark2.0]

Love my Cali, but looks like little done to address its flaws in the T6 Cali. Wardrobes and cupboards just don't work in a van that size. No worktop space. Same grey interior and standard cloth interior on a £50k van is just not good enough. Hopefully they got rid of the handbrake.


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Looks more like beige than grey to me...

 

[Nick CB]

Have just been told by our VW dealer that the order book for the T5 is now closed so the second hand price for a T5 is going to be very good....... For the seller

 

[Celia and Edward]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnj4rd1xABDmsr78sy1l8Pg

This advert for T6 van on youtube made me laugh!

 

[Sp0_0k]

Can't see any options for DSG and 4motion in configurator...

 

[Tntoast]

Again, VW have missed another opportunity.
When you look at the merc marko polo, they have obviously taken the Cali blue print and improved it. You would have thought that VW would have seen that and acted upon that, ie copied it!.
The air bolsters on the rear bench would have been a great addition to the comfort of rear travelling passengers.
It's sad to say that the Cali is no longer class leader.

It would be interesting to know if VW had contacted any Cali owners during the consultation period for the new/old van?

VW have been lazy and rested on their laurels in my opinion

 

[marshian70]

It's because the T6 is not really new, just a facelift. so just re-use the same interior and eek out the profits without further investment for as long as possible. As its a VW Camper it will always sell itself anyway. I'm pleased in a way as the uninitiated will find it hard to tell the difference between the T6 and T5.1.
Sounds like the T7 when it comes will be all new, so hopefully that will be worth waiting for

 

[motacyclist]

When you look at the merc marko polo, they have obviously taken the Cali blue print and improved it

Not so sure. Definitely looks more luxurious, but it doesn't have the folding chairs in the tailgate nor the table in the sliding door; which means these have to live in the boot taking all the space up. And the gas in the water tank idea - have Merc copied this?

 

[mordav]

The interior wood looks slightly darker to me

I've been looking at the details and configurator on the German site. It seems there is 'white wood' on the Beach equivalent and 'dark wood' on the SE equivalent. Not sure about the one in the middle.

None of them seem to have the diesel Parking Heater, even as an option.

 

[Tammy]

Hi, California (T5) owner from New Zealand. Couldn't be happier with our T5. Nothing in the T6 to tempt me. VW has always done it for me so don't even need to look at Merc. VW are the pioneers and have gone on to produce the California which is the pinnacle of compact motorhomes.

 

[splitmike]

I think it looks bloody good.
Yes improvements could have been made but when the Cali is already so successful why would they change it. It's a proven product.
The California is a much better built van in general over the Merc so it will stand the test of time.
Let's see how many Merc vans are still around in 10-15 years. Not many ill doubt as they all rust out.

So much negativity on her at times( just saying)