SLIPPING on my sunglasses and with the Beach Boys cranked up to the max, we cruised through California in the VW camper van… Two minutes later, we hung a right on to the B810 towards Polmont and ...

This isn’t just any campervan; the VW California is the gold standard in road trip living and perfect for summer adventures, and the latest ‘T7’ generation is the best yet.

It’s also the smallest Caddy from Volkswagen but at the same time, it’s perfect for camping / van life because it is extendable to sleep up to four people and even has its very own mini-kitchen.

VW offers the Grand California in two versions, the 600 and 680. There’s no technical difference between the two, but the key variations are the length (6.0m and 6.8m respectively) and roof height.

In accordance with updates to the VW Crafter upon which the Grand California is based from last year, the latter gets a 10.4in infotainment touchscreen alongside a new digital instrument display.

Depending on the specification the Volkswagen California can offer seating for up to seven people and beds for four people - the beds measure 2.0 metres long by 1.5m wide in the Beach version ...

In terms of engines, Volkswagen hasn’t revealed what powertrain the refreshed Grand California will have, but it’s likely to be the same found in the standard 600 and 680 models which get a 2. ...

Volkswagen’s new California will be offered with a plug-in hybrid setup and an even more practical layout than the current version. Hinted via new concept sketches, the upcoming California ...