Volkswagen updates Grand California and launches California Ocean Generation special edition

Volkswagen has unveiled the MY2027 update for the Grand California. The main addition is the Off-grid package, featuring solar panels (104 W for the 600 and 174 W for the 680) and two 40 Ah LiFePO₄ lithium batteries, boosting usable capacity by about 40% over the standard AGM battery. The lithium upgrade starts at €833, while the full Off-grid package costs €1,719.55 for the 600 and €2,326.45 for the 680. Other updates include driver assistance systems (fatigue monitor, Intersection Assist), new infotainment with up to 12-inch screens, and an Atami Bamboo interior trim.

Volkswagen has updated its largest camper model, the Grand California, with optional LiFePO4 batteries and a factory-installed solar panel system. The new batteries increase usable capacity by nearly 40% (from 46 Ah to 64 Ah). The update also includes driver assistance systems (fatigue detection, intersection assist) and a redesigned interior with Atami Bamboo trim. Prices in Germany start at €833 for the battery upgrade and from €1,719.55 for the full off-grid package.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has updated the Grand California motorhome based on the Crafter. Instead of the standard 92 Ah AGM battery, two lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) batteries are offered, along with an optional solar panel package. Usable capacity increases by nearly 40%, from 46 Ah to 64 Ah. The new batteries last about five times more charge-discharge cycles than AGM and have deep discharge protection. In Germany, replacing AGM with LiFePO₄ costs from €833; the solar package starts at €1,719.55 for the Grand California 600 and €2,326.45 for the Grand California 680. Driver assistance systems are also updated: fatigue monitoring is standard, and a junction assistant is optional. The cabin features a new multimedia system with up to a 12-inch screen and 'Atami Bamboo' interior trim.

Volkswagen has released a special edition of the California camper, the Ocean Generation. Pricing in Germany starts at €91,309. The vehicle features a two-tone paint job, new microfiber upholstery, a projector displaying the California logo, and a power tailgate. The engine lineup remains unchanged: a 2.0L turbodiesel (150 hp), a 2.0L turbo petrol (204 hp), or a hybrid (245 hp).

Volkswagen has introduced a Generation special edition of the California Ocean camper. It features redesigned headlights, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, two-tone paint, and unique interior trim. Sales have started in Germany from €91,309. Engine options include a 2.0 TDI diesel (150 hp), a 2.0 petrol (204 hp), and a plug-in hybrid (245 hp, electric range up to 95 km). The entire California range gains new options such as a power tailgate and improved auxiliary climate control.

Volkswagen has unveiled the new generation California Beach 2025 camper, built on the Multivan T7 platform. The model features two sliding doors, increased interior space, and a fully digital cockpit. Engine options include a 2.0 TDI diesel (150 hp), a 2.0 TSI petrol (204 hp), and a plug-in hybrid eHybrid (245 hp) with 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The Beach version seats up to six passengers and comes with a pop-up roof and a double bed.

Volkswagen has facelifted the Multivan and the California camper. Changes include a redesigned front end, a new 12.9-inch infotainment screen, a revised Digital Cockpit, and a steering-column-mounted DSG shifter. Travel Assist now recognizes traffic lights and offers assisted lane changes on highways. The California gains a Generation special edition with two-tone paint. German prices start at €57,465 for the Multivan and €66,087 for the California Beach.

Volkswagen has updated its flagship Grand California motorhome for the 2026 model year, adding equipment and a new Dune trim without a price increase. The model is offered in two versions, 6 and 6.8 meters long for four people, with a 2.0 TDI engine producing 163 hp and an automatic transmission. Prices in Germany start at 88,964 euros, with sales currently limited to the European market.

Readers of Promobil magazine have selected the Volkswagen California as the best camper van of 2026 in the compact van category. The model secured 25.1% of the votes, while the Grand California came second in the camper vans with bathroom category. The awards were presented at the CMT trade fair in Stuttgart, where the full range is on display.