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VW California: camper van the size of a Lexus LM with pop-up roof

10.05.2026 11:10 1 min 1 source
くるまのニュース JPN
VW California: camper van the size of a Lexus LM with pop-up roof
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Volkswagen UK announced a summer campaign for the new-generation California. Based on the Multivan, it measures 5.17 m in length and offers 2.0-litre diesel (150 hp), petrol turbo (204 hp) or plug-in hybrid (245 hp) with 4WD. Seats up to 5, sleeps 4 via pop-up roof. The offer ran until 30 April 2026.

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VW California: camper van the size of a Lexus LM with pop-up roof

10.05.2026 くるまのニュース JPN

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