Ready for adventure: Volkswagen Grand California is updated for 2025

The Grand California, Volkswagen’s most spacious motorhome designed for the biggest adventures, has been updated for 2025 model year to further enhance its appeal and convenience. Prices start from £84,046 for the Grand California 600, or £86,800 for the Grand California 680, with both models available to order from today.

The ever-popular Grand California has gained a host of updates, most notably the interior has been refreshed to include the latest dashboard and digital cockpit. The new 10-inch infotainment screen (upgradable to 12.9-inch) comes with App Connect as standard, giving customers easy access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the go.

In the main living area, there is a brand new five-inch, portrait touchscreen – first introduced on the new California – to control camping functions such as the auxiliary heating and ambient lighting.

With the California app, now available for Grand California, customers can connect to their vehicle, turning their camper into a smart home on four wheels. This provides access to camper-specific settings, including water levels and battery charge, allowing customers to keep an eye on the vehicle status throughout the trip.

At the rear, the exterior badging has been updated to bring it in line with the new California.

The advanced Grand California 680 model is available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The engine line-up has been updated for Euro VI HD emissions standards. The 2.0-litre TDI engine – for both FWD and 4MOTION models – now has an output of 163PS, with torque of 410Nm.

All customers of the Grand California will benefit from the Volkswagen 5+ Promise: comprising five services, two MOTs, a five-year warranty, and five years’ Roadside Assistance.

To celebrate order books opening, until 31^st March 2025, the Grand California 600 and 680 models are available with 6.9% APR Representative on a Solutions Personal Contract Plan (PCP), with a deposit contribution of £3,500 from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This is available on contracts of between 18-months to 60-months. Throughout the month of March, customers can also benefit from an additional £1,000 deposit contribution during the March Sales Event.

Building on the success of previous campervan generations, the Grand California offers a spacious and thoughtfully designed interior, integrating advanced technology with a platform derived from the proven Crafter. Designed for versatility, it features a fully-equipped kitchen, a built-in wet room, and a comfortable sleeping area, making the Grand California suitable for any adventure.

The Grand California will be available in seven paint colour options, comprising of three single-colour options – Candy White, Indium Grey Metallic, and Oyster Silver Metallic – and four dual-tone colourways – Candy White upper/Mojave Beige lower, Oyster Silver upper/Indium Grey lower, Candy White upper/Cherry Red lower, and Candy White upper/Deep Ocean Blue lower.

Generous level of standard equipment including:

• 17”x6.5J Silver alloy wheels with summer tyres
• Blind spot monitor on both sides and moving-off information system
• Anti-theft alarm system, interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
• Forward collision warning with warning and braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
• Hill start assist, cross wind assist, and lane change assist, plus lane-keeping system
• Semi-automatic vehicle control in a medical emergency and traffic jam assist
• Adaptive cruise control, and speed limiter and predictive speed limiter
• Advanced driver attention & drowsiness monitor
• Heated leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
• Left and right swivel seats in cab (with heated option)
• 10.4-inch infotainment system with scalable module options
• Two USB-C ports in dashboard
• Dynamic road sign display
• Front and rear parking sensors

The living area features:

• Dinette with 4 seats including 2-seater bench with 3-point belt and child seat anchor ISOFIX and top tether
• Extendable work surface (600 model only)
• Heating and hot water powered by gas and mains electric
• Hob with two burners
• Sink with hot and cold water with folding tap
• 70-litre fridge/freezer compartment
• 5” portrait touchscreen for core camping controls
• Folding chairs and camping table – stored in rear wing doors
• Wet room with shower and cassette toilet, including active ventilation
• Two person rear bed – transverse on 600 and lengthways on 680
• Fresh water storage tank – 110 litres
• Gas storage cupboard for two bottles
• Second battery – operating voltage 12V
• Windows and two sky lights with sliding blinds and fly screens
• Waste water tank – 90 litres
• USB sockets in living area
• 4 x 230V electrical sockets
• Fully insulated living area with floor, roof and wall insulation

Full pricing, specifications and details can be found at www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk