VW California Special Edition ( California Generation)

[Martin]

Another Cali Special Edition, I very much doubt if we will see it in the UK though.



http://www.vw-bulli.de/no-cache/de/news ... ation.html

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[Martin]

I was wrong, this is coming to the UK

Based on the 114bhp, two-litre TDI BlueMotion, the £49,500 Generation features:

• 17inch alloy wheels
• privacy glass
• leather and Alcantara seats
• leather steering wheel
• bike rack
• cruise control

Finishing touches also inlcude illuminated steps and Generation graphics.

 

[reserves]

Interesting

Where does it say it's available in the UK, do you have anymore info.

Seems strange that it has the lower end engine not even available on a UK Cali and quite a price premium too.

 

[Andy]

I was wrong, this is coming to the UK

Based on the 114bhp, two-litre TDI BlueMotion, the £49,500 Generation features:

• 17inch alloy wheels
• privacy glass
• leather and Alcantara seats
• leather steering wheel
• bike rack
• cruise control

Finishing touches also inlcude illuminated steps and Generation graphics.

So basically just a cali with a few options that are otherwise available any way. So really paying for special graphics !!

 

[Martin]

So basically just a cali with a few options that are otherwise available any way. So really paying for special graphics !!

That is what I thought Andy, I am not even sure if it is that much of saving compared to ordering the options ? Also, is it me or do the cabinets look darker?

 

[Martin]

Interesting

Where does it say it's available in the UK, do you have anymore info.

Seems strange that it has the lower end engine not even available on a UK Cali and quite a price premium too.

Unable to find much else on this apart from an article in Out & About Live http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/Motorh ... nw2940_pg1

 

[magpiecali]

Ref the above does it come with the bi-zenon headlights i can see in the picture ?

Paul

 

[James]

Generation models on the T4 were the run out models

interesting

Blackberry as well - lovely colour

James

 

[KernowLad]

Looks pretty nice in the pics.

I saw an Edition 25 (German) Cali 180 when we were away and had a good look around it - interesting but it wasn't quite our cup of tea. The owners were really nice though and about the only couple we've found with a Cali (they had an 18 month old boy too) who were under 45 :lol:

 

[James]

Looks pretty nice in the pics.

I saw an Edition 25 (German) Cali 180 when we were away and had a good look around it - interesting but it wasn't quite our cup of tea. The owners were really nice though and about the only couple we've found with a Cali (they had an 18 month old boy too) who were under 45 :lol:

I'm 38?

There is a different buying culture in Germany - and VW can market a lot more models - the Edition Vans have their own niche and appear to be bought private buyers who want something individual and further from that - spec them up quite a lot. That's the advantage you have in the LHD market - here in the UK, it's a bit more difficult though I understand they are coming to the UK. I've seen second hand Edition Cali's in Germany selling at close 70k euros.

I think the idea of them is that they are for the buyer who wants something quite unique - that's the big part of VW culture.

Buyers in the UK generally want set things - those things are so important to other markets - that is why they have an appeal.

Whenever special edition vans appear UK buyers normally do the same thing - look at the extras - look at the price and say - I am not paying extra just for some stickers....

Different culture elsewhere - German buyers enjoy the different models - it's this that has the kudos rather than the goodies it has.

James

 

[reserves]

Still can't see them selling it with a 114bhp engine?

 

[KernowLad]

James - I haven't met you though

 

[James]

Still can't see them selling it with a 114bhp engine?

They sell them with less in some markets - take your point though - having driven my Beach a 114 and a full Cali at 140 - I wouldn't want a 114 in a full Cali


James

 

[KernowLad]

I saw three Calis with all silver TDI badges abroad; I think they were all the pre 2010 shape so were they 80PS?!

A full Cali needs plenty of poke as it weighs more than a medium sized town.

 

[James]

I saw three Calis with all silver TDI badges abroad; I think they were all the pre 2010 shape so were they 80PS?!

A full Cali needs plenty of poke as it weighs more than a medium sized town.

Matt

Take you pick


Comfortline
2.0 TDI 75 kW 5-Gang 7,5 l/100km 198 g/km / B 53.912,95 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI BMT 84 kW 5-Gang 7,0 l/100km 184 g/km / B 54.793,55 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 103 kW 6-Gang 7,7 l/100km 203 g/km / B 56.346,50 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 4MO 103 kW 6-Gang 8,3 l/100km 219 g/km / C 59.571,40 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 103 kW 7-Gang-DSG 8,2 l/100km 216 g/km / C 58.661,05 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI BMT 103 kW 6-Gang 7,2 l/100km 189 g/km / B 56.816,55 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 4MO BMT 103 kW 6-Gang 7,8 l/100km 206 g/km / B 60.041,45 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI BMT 103 kW 7-Gang-DSG 7,7 l/100km 203 g/km / B 59.131,10 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 132 kW 6-Gang 7,8 l/100km 205 g/km / B 60.166,40 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 4MO 132 kW 6-Gang 8,4 l/100km 221 g/km / C 63.391,30 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 132 kW 7-Gang-DSG 8,1 l/100km 214 g/km / C 62.480,95 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 4MO 132 kW 7-Gang-DSG 8,8 l/100km 232 g/km / C 65.705,85 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI BMT 132 kW 6-Gang 7,3 l/100km 192 g/km / B 60.636,45 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 4MO BMT 132 kW 6-Gang 7,9 l/100km 208 g/km / B 63.861,35 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI BMT 132 kW 7-Gang-DSG 7,6 l/100km 199 g/km / B 62.951,00 €
Comfortline
2.0 TDI 4MO BMT 132 kW 7-Gang-DSG 8,3 l/100km 219 g/km / C 66.175,90 €
Comfortline
2.0 TSI 110 kW 6-Gang 9,8 l/100km 228 g/km / C 54.412,75 €
Comfortline
2.0 TSI 150 kW 6-Gang 9,8 l/100km 228 g/km / C 58.827,65 €
Comfortline
2.0 TSI 150 kW 7-Gang-DSG 10,1 l/100km 236 g/km / D 61.142,20 €
Comfortline
2.0 TSI 4MO 150 kW 7-Gang-DSG 10,5 l/100km 245 g/km / D 64.367,10 €

75 kw is 100bhp just a s a guide - 150kw is 201bhp

James

 

[smgcowfoldparts]

The cupboards definitely do look darker in that photo, yes.

Be interesting to see, the colour is lovely too!

cheers

 

[James]

The cupboards definitely do look darker in that photo, yes.

Be interesting to see, the colour is lovely too!

cheers

Alex

The colour has not been available before in the UK - Would have liked to seen a Beach in it


James

 

[cadger]

Hi I have just returned from the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf there was a California Generation on the VW stand they told me it was a special edition the std spec was
Black berry metallic 180bhp DSG,Leather/Alcantara,darkened windows ,bike rack,Acc heater with remote control including radio,cruise control,bed foam mattress,front fog lights
price was 58310 euro about 50k sterling
but the one on the stand had extras including 18in wheels Hid lights,travel package,multimedia system with sat nav dvd tv and a few bits and bobs that brought the price up to 76863 euro

 

[KernowLad]

€76k??!!! OUCH!!! Does look good though.

 

[choplee]

€76k??!!! OUCH!!! Does look good though.

Not that good ...lol

 

[James]

Colour is awesome

Would have expected the third window opening at 70k

James

 

[reserves]

Anyone got anymore news on this?

 

[Martin]

Last I saw on this was on Out and About Live: http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/Motorh ... nw2940_pg1

Hugh + SMG checked on the system a few weeks ago but it was not on there yet , it could be worth giving him a ring as he was going to chase it up. 01403 581 242

 

[caligraphy]

Looks pretty nice in the pics.

I saw an Edition 25 (German) Cali 180 when we were away and had a good look around it - interesting but it wasn't quite our cup of tea. The owners were really nice though and about the only couple we've found with a Cali (they had an 18 month old boy too) who were under 45 :lol:

I'm over 45 now but bought my first Cali when I was 41 and my wife was 35 and our oldest was still a baby. We've done most of our travelling through continental Europe and the Cali owners we've met have always been young families with young kids.

We've not met any English Cali owners as we rarely camp in England but from what I can gather on this forum the Cali is more popular with older owners in England. I wonder why that is given the Cali is really built for families with young kids.

 

[spanner]

We've not met any English Cali owners as we rarely camp in England but from what I can gather on this forum the Cali is more popular with older owners in England. I wonder why that is given the Cali is really built for families with young kids.

Why would you say it is built for families? just because it has a child safety net :? I have met many older Cali owners over on the continent and would say it is an even mix of ages.