Volkswagen Australia has announced the next generation of its camper range, the Caddy California Maxi.
The Caddy is a small delivery van although the camper is built on its LWB version but this does not make it as spacious a vehicle as the T6.1 California that resembles the original Kombi in concept and design including a fridge and a stove.
Nonetheless Volkswagen say that the everyday Caddy Maxi workhorse transforms into a stylish and practical weekender with folding seats that transform into a double bed, darkening curtains for the windscreen, doors, tailgate and optional panoramic sunroof; integrated flyscreens, storage bags and drawers under the front seats. Plus fold-out table and two chairs.
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Modern functionality, but not quite the room or image of the old panel van.
Priced from nearly $54,990 plus on roads, you can order one on line or through a VW dealer – first deliveries in early 2022.
Standard features highlights include a newly designed dash and instrument cluster featuring a multi-colour digital cockpit, a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, two-zone Climatronic climate control air conditioning, an 8.25-inch colour touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity, and DAB+ digital radio.
Powered by a 90kW diesel engine with 320Nm of torque mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission, the Caddy California Maxi shares the same power and drivetrain as the standard Caddy Maxi variant, which also come with a suite of the latest safety, convenience and entertainment technology.
Standard features highlights include a newly designed dash and instrument cluster featuring a multi-colour digital cockpit, a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, two-zone Climatronic climate control air conditioning, an 8.25-inch colour touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity, and DAB+ digital radio.
Like all Volkswagens, the entire Caddy range comes with a 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, capped-priced servicing every calendar year, optional three and five-year pre-paid service packs and the option to purchase under the flexible Volkswagen Choice guaranteed future value program.
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