VW Grand California photos Frankfurt show

[Freeley]

The crafter is only £5k more that the Transporter isn’t it?

For a panel van yes - I paid £21k (+vat) for my T6 Highline in 2016 and £26k (+vat) for my current Crafter Highline.
For a California XXL it will be somewhat different I think!

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[MarkVw2017]

Wow, the future but whats going on with the design? Beluga Whale comes to mind.

This aint no Cali, its a fully fledged motorhome. The real cali can do skips runs, school runs, parking in underground car parks (well not all), throwing a washing machine in the back (why, cos you can), using it for work, stealth camping, driving down small streets AND a campervan!! Imagine after 3 years, and out of warranty, ooooh the things that can go wrong with this (but suppose thats any motorhome really)

Just had a scary thought, what happens if your using the toilet and someone starts to close it like some baddie scene off a James Bond movie

Link to marketing video......

 

[ChrisB]

I suspect that it will be very expensive to buy and run. For me, the interior also seem very 'clinical' and lacks that homely feel. It has lots of electronic gadgets to go wrong which could be a pain in the bum. At 6.3 metres you are entering 'white whale' country ,so I'm not really sure what it's designed to compete with. That said, I am looking forward to seeing one in the flesh.

 

[Borris]

It's an interesting concept though as it opens up a whole world of design possibilities.

If you're going to have an overhang then why not do it properly?!


Why not go up and out as well?!

Could this be the future for campervans as well?

 

[MarkVw2017]

It's an interesting concept though as it opens up a whole world of design possibilities.

If you're going to have an overhang then why not do it properly?!
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Why not go up and out as well?!
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Could this be the future for campervans as well?

Wuuld this one come with LED lights or App connect?

 

[MarkVw2017]

I suspect that it will be very expensive to buy and run. For me, the interior also seem very 'clinical' and lacks that homely feel. It has lots of electronic gadgets to go wrong which could be a pain in the bum. At 6.3 metres you are entering 'white whale' country ,so I'm not really sure what it's designed to compete with. That said, I am looking forward to seeing one in the flesh.

Lovely gloss, look how happy they are and how clean it is and no dog or kids in sight!

 

[aBusAndBeyond]

I can't help but think the XXL looks like this...

 

[MarkVw2017]

I can't help but think the XXL looks like this...

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Lol, true, but still look forward to your review when you get your hands on one!!!!

 

[Ksar-el-kebir]

Lol, true, but still look forward to your review when you get your hands on one!!!!

Looks wonderful in the videos!
Impractical for me as I need 2 metres height and mine is my only transport.

 

[MarkVw2017]

Looks wonderful in the videos!
Impractical for me as I need 2 metres height and mine is my only transport.

Impractical for most really as its a fully fledged motorhome with the California "versatility" badge.

 

[Digger]

Not practical as an every day vehicle but it will suit some. To be honest for the price I would look at another Hymer A Class.