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Volkswagen has unveiled the updated Grand California 600. Based on the Crafter, it features a double bed, kitchen, and bathroom. Diesel power is reduced to 161 hp to meet emission standards, with UK pricing starting at £85,000.
Volkswagen has introduced the updated Grand California 600, a campervan based on the Crafter van. Measuring 6 meters in length and nearly 3 meters in height, it includes a double bed, kitchen, and bathroom.
According to one source, the 2.0-liter diesel engine's power has been reduced to 161 hp to comply with emission regulations. Another source lists 177 hp for the earlier 2023 model. UK pricing starts at £85,000 (one source cites £80,696 for the 2023 version).
A standout feature is the spacious wet room with a chemical toilet and shower, though it significantly reduces living space.
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Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Grand California 600, a campervan built on the Crafter platform with a double bed, kitchen, and bathroom. The 2...
Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Grand California 600, a campervan built on the Crafter platform with a double bed, kitchen, and bathroom. The 2.0-litre turbodiesel output dropped to 161bhp to meet emissions standards. UK pricing starts at £85,000.
The smaller Grand California 600 model is a motorhome based on the Crafter van. Its key feature is a sizable wetroom with a chemical toilet and shower...
The smaller Grand California 600 model is a motorhome based on the Crafter van. Its key feature is a sizable wetroom with a chemical toilet and shower, but this significantly compromises the living area. The 6-meter-long, nearly 3-meter-tall motorhome is powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine producing 177 hp, with a starting price of £80,696.
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