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Volkswagen California voted best camper van of 2026 in Germany

22.01.2026 02:30 1 min 1 source РУС
camionactualidad.es SPA
Volkswagen California voted best camper van of 2026 in Germany
Original source: camionactualidad.es

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.

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Volkswagen California voted best camper van of 2026 in Germany

22.01.2026 camionactualidad.es SPA Original source

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Updated: 08.08.2026

Super E10

$2.56 /l

€2.21 · £1.89/l

136 of 140

pricier than 96% of countries

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$2.66 /l

€2.30 · £1.97/l

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pricier than 95% of countries

Diesel

$2.60 /l

€2.25 · £1.93/l

135 of 141

pricier than 95% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.95 /l

€2.55 · £2.18/l

39 of 40

pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.27 /l

€1.10 · £0.94/l

50 of 53

pricier than 92% of countries

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