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It doesn’t matter if it’s trip to the seaside or a drive into the country, the California 6.1 Beach is a true all-round camper. Compact but with plenty of space to relax, it comes with lots of room for the family, and agile performance on the road.
The California 6.1 Beach Tour comes with:
The California 6.1 Beach Camper comes with:
Mini Kitchen: Cook up a treat
Whether you want to knock together some breakfast or cook a simple meal for dinner, the Beach Camper model features a mini-kitchen that allows you to easily put together something tasty. Fold it out and you’ll find a worktop with a single-ring gas hob.
Space for living and sleeping: Make yourself at home
The California 6.1 Beach gives you the freedom to make anywhere home. The raised bed area has been made extra-large, and comes with a folding extension. Plus, the bench seating and mini-kitchen make a perfect place to cook a meal and relax after a day of exploring.
Alloy wheels pictured not available in the UK.
Driving performance: Spacious and agile
For all its space, the California 6.1 Beach doesn’t feel like driving a motorhome. It handles like a passenger car and gives you a raised seating position for a commanding view of the road. Thanks to its smartly designed dimensions, it will even fit in most car parks. It’s design also means narrow alleys, winding roads and cobbled streets are easy to navigate.
Alloy wheels pictured not available in the UK.
Discover Media
Make the most of the Discover Media's large touchscreen, onboard storage and internet connectivity which is available as an option and comes as standard with California Ocean 6.1.
The California 6.1 Beach boasts a powerful TDI engine beneath the hood and an adaptive 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG).
This gives you a completely automatic drive with seamless gear changes, the gearbox will even adapt to your driving style for total comfort on the road.
The California 6.1 Beach’s modern design features handsome chrome features which not only look great but pay homage to its famous ancestor, the T1 Camper Van.
Total vision
The wing mirrors give you a full view of what’s behind you on the road. They are electronically adjustable and can be adapted to give you a tighter or wider view depending on what you need. In colder weather they can be heated to prevent steaming and the optional folding function gives you peace of mind when you’re parked.
Powerfully bright
The optional LED headlights illuminate the road to give you a clear view of what’s ahead. Powerful long light beams ensure you get clear visibility even on dark winter nights.
Enjoy the view
Our windows are glazed using optional heat reflecting technology as well as opaque glass to give you extra privacy.
Easily take your bikes on the road
Add the bike carrier accessory and you can take your bicycles along on your travels. You can opt for a roof carrier with room for two bikes, or a tailgate carrier with space for four.
Get the full experience
The entire front window of the California 6.1 Beach can be folded down as an optional extra, giving you a perfect view of the world outside.
Al fresco, in any weather
The California Beach 6.1’s awning, which comes as standard on the Camper trim but optional on the Tour trim, keeps you shaded from the sun while you're enjoying the sights outside. It has a strong aluminium frame that creates a robust shaded area for you to relax in. Available in black or silver.
The California Beach 6.1’s interior is flexible and offers you plenty of space to unwind. A home away from home. No matter where your journey takes you, the California 6.1 Beach comes with furniture to make your stay comfortable.
The multiflex board comes as standard on the Tour model, and allows you to divide your storage space and pack your luggage more efficiently. Plus, when you fold down the three seat bench the bed extends to 1,500mm x 1,830mm.
Smart connectivity: the amount of up-to-date information displayed on the optional digital cockpit can be easily adjusted to suit your individual needs using the home screen or multi-function steering wheel.
Composition Colour
Enjoy music, navigation and smartphone integration with the Composition Colour infotainment system now included as standard with California 6.1 Beach Camper, and Beach Tour.
Discover Media
Make the most of the Discover Media's large touchscreen, onboard storage and internet connectivity which is available as an option and comes as standard with California Ocean 6.1.
Camper control panel
With the camper control panel you now have a digital central unit at your disposal that allows you to conveniently control numerous functions such as, the on-board cool box and auxiliary heating. The menu items are intuitively selected via the touchscreen.
Volkswagen We Connect
We Connect offers drivers a huge range of state-of-the-art networking options thanks to the increased connectivity of the California 6.1. With We Connect you can expect a range of new features, whether it's real-time traffic information, media streaming and Internet radio, or cloud-based personalisation - your California 6.1 is well connected. Features include:
The driver assistance systems in the California 6.1 Beach are almost like a group of good friends: they make your life easier and are ready to provide support whenever you most need it.
Driver Steering Recommendation
Newly launched and standard across the T6.1 range, Driver Steering Recommendation gives the driver suggested inputs to help stabilise the vehicle. The system also intervenes using gentle adjustments if it recognises oversteer when cornering.
Crosswind Assist
As part of the Electronic Stabilisation System (ESP), this applies the brakes if the vehicle encounters a strong crosswind. Standard across the California 6.1 range, this feature is activated automatically when travelling above 50 mph.
Park Assist
Park Assist comes as standard with the California 6.1 Ocean. This useful option aids positioning into parking spaces. When reverse gear is engaged, the vehicle automatically assumes control of the steering. All the driver has to do is operate the clutch, accelerator and brake.
Lane Assist
Available as an option, Lane Assist countersteers the vehicle if the driver unintentionally drifts from a lane. The system also emits audible and visual warnings via the multi-function display to alert the driver of danger.
Side Protection
Available as an option, Side Protection alerts you with visual and audible warnings if you're getting too close to other vehicles, pillars, walls or pedestrians.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard across the California 6.1 range. The Adaptive Cruise Control ACC automatically adapts your speed to that of the vehicle driving in front and maintains the distance set by the driver - remaining within the set speed.
Hit the road
The California 6.1 offers pure freedom. With its spacious interior and superb features, it transforms every trip into an adventure.
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Find accessories for your California 6.1 Beach
We offer a huge selection of accessories across the entire California 6.1 Beach range.
All of our accessories are supplied, verified and fitted by knowledgeable experts and most come with a two-year warranty. Click below to take a closer look.
Get in touch with Marshall Volkswagen today to find out about the California. Call us or visit us in Loughton or Reading. You can book a test drive in advance, and we can also talk you through our affordable finance deals.
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² Enhanced discount offers open to retail customers in UK, aged 18+. Offer automatically applied when ordering a qualifying Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK 'California' vehicle between 21 March and 30 April 2023 and taking delivery of the vehicle by 31 December 2023. Offer is a discount off the total purchase price of certain selected California models as follows: £500 discount on purchases of Caddy California vehicles, £1,000 discount on purchases of California 6.1 vehicles or £1,500 discount on purchases of Grand California vehicles. Limited numbers only, subject to availability. Offer cannot be claimed retrospectively against previous orders. New vehicle purchases only. Not available to fleet customers. Promoter: Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited of Yeoman's Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes MK14 5AN trading as Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK.
³ One year’s Volkswagen Car Insurance is included on the new California, for drivers aged 25-75. All our annual policies are subject to an additional security device being fitted for all California and Grand California models, cost of device and fitting not included in offer. This offer may be changed or removed at any point. Other eligibility criteria apply. Go to www.insurewithvolkswagen.co.uk/california for full terms and conditions. Volkswagen Car Insurance is underwritten by U K Insurance Limited. Calls may be recorded.Volkswagen Financial Services is a trading name of Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited (“VWFS UK”), registered in England and Wales No.2835230 (registered office: Brunswick Court, Yeomans Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes MK14 5LR). VWFS UK is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. VWFS UK and U K Insurance Limited are not part of the same corporate group.
⁴ Offer open to UK retail customers ordering a qualifying California vehicle between 21st March and 30th April 2023. New vehicle purchases only; excludes electric vehicles. Not available to fleet customers. Servicing package covers first three consecutive services, plus x 1 MOT. Servicing limited to 2 x oil services (only) and 1 x oil and inspection service with pollen filter replacement. Additional work is excluded, including wear and tear and parts identified as requiring replacement during servicing. Terms and conditions apply. Participating Van Centres only. Claim offer at the time of ordering vehicle (offer cannot be claimed retrospectively). Servicing must be carried out in line with the recommended service schedule (see manual for details). All work must be carried out at an authorised Volkswagen Vehicle Van Centre. Freepost Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services.
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