The new California

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The new California

There is no
getting past the new
California Beach, Coast and Ocean.
The new California promises big adventures from every angle. The
new, innovative design lends the defined shape of the travel and
leisure vehicle a distinctive appearance. New head and tail lights
available with high-efficiency LEDs on request turn every journey
into an adventure. And with the new California Coast, which has a
fully functional onboard kitchenette in White Wood, you can
now choose from among three equipment lines for the California
that suits you best.

Low Fuel Consumption.

State-of-the-art infotainment systems.1)

Thanks to the latest generation of engines.

Intuitive operation, new functions, excellent connectivity.

Efficient BlueMotion Technology.

Innovative Car-Net Services.1)

As standard for the new TDI engines.

Thanks to App Connect and Guide & Inform.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

New, high-quality interior.

From ACC1) to Front Assist1) and Light Assist1) to the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System.

With standard pop-up roof and four adequately sized beds.

Proven Volkswagen Quality.

Largest customisation possibilities in its class.

Durable materials and high-quality workmanship.

Three equipment lines and 13 engine-transmission combinations.2)

Versatile travel and leisure vehicle.

Fully functional kitchenette.

All-purpose vehicle for both travelling and driving in the city.

In White Wood in the new California Coast and in Dark Wood in the new California Ocean.

1) Option at extra charge.

2) Some engine-transmission combinations are not available at this time.

Image includes options at extra charge.

Please contact your local Volkswagen dealer for details of the standard equipment and optional extras applicable in your country.

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Comfort mattress

Sink/stove kitchen unit

Welcome to the
Hotel California.
Four standard seats and a fully functional kitchenette1) provide extra comfort while on
the road. There is an unimpeded walkway between the cockpit and the living area. The
seats, each with two armrests, can swivelled up to 180 degrees when the vehicle is at a
standstill for a more social seating arrangement.2) When night falls, the new California can
be transformed with just a few adjustments into a bedroom with up to four beds: two in
the lower level on the folded 2-seater bench and another two in the upper level on the
slatted bed frame with the foam mattress beneath the standard pop-up roof.

1) The kitchenette comes in White Wood in the California Coast and in Dark Wood in the California Ocean.
and optional extras applicable in your country.

2) When the handbrake is engaged, the rotatable seats in the drivers compartment cannot be swivelled.

Please contact your local Volkswagen dealer for details of the standard equipment

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Three equipment lines

for every set of requirements.

Standard for all new

California equipment lines.
Exterior
16" or 17" chassis with brake system*
16" or 17" steel wheels with centre caps*
Colour-coded bumper
Sliding door, right side
Sliding window, left side
Interior
Rotatable seats in the 1st seating row with lumbar
support and arm rests
4 seats and 4 beds
2-seat rear folding bench in the 3rd seating row
Beds, lower and upper
Two-person upper bed with comfort slatted bed frame
ISOFIX child seat fixtures
Stowage drawer
Carpeting in the drivers passenger compartment
Sliding shutter to pop-up roof area
Reading light and mini reading lights
Step illumination with California logo
Lower bed extension with mattress
Carpet flooring in the drivers compartment
Awning rail, black
Heat-insulating windows
Folding table in sliding door and 2 folding chairs stored in tailgate
Function
Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
Electric window regulators
Auxiliary heater for passenger cab area
Dust and pollen filter
Power steering
Steering wheel, height and reach adjustable
2 remote folding keys for central locking and radio remote control
Safety
Driver and front-passenger airbags with front seat passenger
airbag deactivation function
Side/head airbags for driver and front seat passenger
Electronic Stabilisation Program with brake assistant,
ABS, ASR, EDS, and Hill Start Assist
Electronic immobiliser
Interior rear view mirror, dimmable
Child lock on sliding door in passenger compartment
Daytime running lights
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

* Depending on the engine-transmission combination. Image includes option at extra charge.

Please contact your local Volkswagen dealer for details of the standard equipment and optional extras applicable in your country.

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Additional standard equipment

of the new California Ocean.
Additional standard equipment
of the new California Coast.
Additional standard equipment
of the new California Beach.

Exterior
Aluminium pop-up roof with canvas sides in Alpin Grey,
manual operation
Exterior mirror housing and add-on parts, unpainted
H4 halogen headlights
Radiator grille with chrome trim, unpainted
Beach logo
Single glazed windows in passenger compartment
Interior
Pilion upholstery
Standard dash panel
Fabric blends for blacking-out drivers compartment
Lashing eyes for load securing
Rubber floor covering in passenger compartment
Function
Climatic air conditioning
Composition Audio radio system with mobile phone preparation
4 loudspeakers
Heated rear window
12 V socket
Safety
Headlight range control

Exterior
Aluminium pop-up roof with canvas sides in Alpin Grey,
manual operation
Exterior mirror housing and add-on parts, unpainted
H4 halogen headlights
Radiator grille with chrome trim, unpainted
Coast logo
Single glazed windows in passenger compartment
230V external socket for loading of batteries
Interior
Visitamo upholstery
Comfort dash panel
Plus multifunction display
Decorative trim Dark Silver Brushed
Decorative inserts Anthracite Metallic
Window shade and blind in the drivers compartment
Cupboards in White Wood
Flexible worktop
Wardrobe
Kitchen storage cupboard
Ceiling storage box
Rear stowage compartment with gas bottle holders
Sink/stove kitchen unit
Cool/warm box
Fresh and waste water tank
Chrome trim on electric window switch, rotary light switch and
gear lever
Function
Climatic air conditioning
Composition Audio radio system with mobile phone preparation
8 loudspeakers
Central control system
Safety
Headlight range control
Driver alert system

Exterior
Aluminium pop-up roof with canvas sides in Alpin Grey,
electro-hydraulic operation
Exterior mirror housing and add-on parts, colour-coded
H7 halogen headlights
High-gloss black grille with chrome trim
Ocean logo
Double glazed windows in passenger compartment
Fog lights with integrated static cornering light
230V external socket for loading of batteries
Interior
Valley upholstery
Comfort dash panel
Plus multifunction display
Decorative trim Dark Silver Brushed
Decorative inserts Anthracite Metallic
Window shade and blind in the drivers compartment
Cupboards in Dark Wood
Flexible worktop
Wardrobe
Kitchen storage cupboard
Ceiling storage box
Rear stowage compartment with gas bottle holders
Sink/stove kitchen unit
Cool/warm box
Fresh and waste water tank
Chrome trim on electric window switch, rotary light switch and
gear lever
Function
Climatronic air conditioning
Composition Colour radio system with mobile phone preparation
8 loudspeakers
Central control system
Heated front seats
Auxiliary heating system
Electric sliding door, right side
Electric rear lid
Safety
Headlight range control
Driver alert system

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The latest infotainment systems

to make every journey
more comfortable.
In the new California, the way is already the goal. The high-quality interior with the new
comfort dash panel1) offers more than you would expect. The new radio and navigation
systems with intuitive touchscreen display can be operated via the buttons of the leathertrim multifunction steering wheel2).

Particularly innovative are the new infotainment systems: With Car-Net App Connect3),4)
selected apps from your smartphone are mirrored on the radio or navigation system display.
Adding to the driving comfort are the numerous mobile online services of Car-Net Guide &
Inform5). With the new Volkswagen Media Control6) you can turn your smartphone or tablet
into a remote control for the radio or navigation system. The new electronic voice amplification3) makes it easier to communicate with passengers in the rear compartment. Meanwhile,
thanks to the new Comfort mobile phone interface7) your smartphone will always have
a crystal clear reception.

Cloth seat upholstery

Pilion8)
Moonrock

1) As standard in the California Coast and Ocean, option at extra charge in the Beach. 2) Option at extra charge. 3) Option at extra charge in conjunction with the Composition Media radio system and the Discover Media navigation system. 4) Compatible with MirrorLinkTM, CarPlay and Android Auto.
Please ensure that your end device is compatible with Car-Net App Connect. Car-Net App Connect apps are operated exclusively via your mobile telephone. Please note the conditions of your contract with regard to the data and Internet connection. 5) As standard with the Discover Media and Discover
Media Plus navigation systems. From the second year usage carries an extra charge. 6) Option at extra charge in conjunction with the Discover Media navigation system. 7) Option at extra charge in conjunction with the Composition Media and Composition Colour radio systems and the Discover

Media navigation system. 8) As standard in the California Beach. 9) As standard in the California Coast.
details of the standard equipment and optional extras applicable in your country.

Leather seat upholstery

Visitamo9)
Moonrock

10) As standard in the California Ocean.

Valley10)
Moonrock

11) Option in the California Beach.

Kutamo11)
Titanium Black/
Moonrock
12) Option at extra charge in the California Coast and Ocean.

Alcantara12)
Moonrock

Please contact your local Volkswagen dealer for

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The new California

Advanced
driver assistance systems, with early
detection of critical situations.
Advanced driver assistance systems aid the
driver in the event of critical situations
by being able to temporarily assume brake
and engine control.

Driver alert system. Uses visual and acoustic

warning signals to recommend that the driver
takes a break as soon as it registers driving
behaviour that indicates tiredness.1), 2)

Brake assist system. Registers the speed at

which the brake pedal is pressed. During
a reflexive or emergency braking action, it
ensures that full brake pressure is built up
more quickly.3)

Rear View reversing camera. Makes

parking easier by showing an image of the
area to the rear of the vehicle on the radio4)
or navigation systems display. Additional static
guidelines aid the parking process.5)

ParkPilot. Audible signals warn the driver of

obstacles to the rear and front of the vehicle,
and also indicate the distance to any obstacles
visually in the display.4), 5)

Adaptive Cruise Control ACC. Automatically

adapts the speed relative to the vehicle driving ahead and maintains the distance preset
by the driver. At the same time, it remains
within the set speed.1), 5) Already includes the
Front Assist ambient traffic monitoring system.
Front Assist ambient traffic monitoring
system with City Emergency Braking
System6). Uses a radar system to detect situations where the distance to the vehicle in
front is critical, and reduces the vehicles stopping distance. In dangerous situations, the
system alerts the driver by means of visual
and acoustic signals and with a warning jolt
of the brakes.

Side Assist lane change assistant.

A warning signal is displayed in the exterior
mirror1) as soon as one of the sensors
detects a vehicle in the blind spot during a
lane change.5)

1) Within the system thresholds.

charge in the Beach and Coast.

Automatic Post-Collision Braking System.

Triggers braking after a collision, with the
aim of preventing secondary collisions. The
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
activates when two independent sensors detect an accident. After a short delay, the
vehicle begins a phased braking action down
to 10 km/h, during which the driver can
take over at any time.1), 3)

High-beam assistant Light Assist. Automatically dips the headlights for oncoming
vehicles or vehicles travelling ahead before
they are dazzled. Above 60 km/h and in
complete darkness, the system automatically
switches on the main-beam headlights.5)

2) As standard in the California Coast und Ocean, option at extra charge in the Beach. 3) Standard equipment. 4) Depending on the version of the radio system.
Please contact your local Volkswagen dealer for details of the standard equipment and optional extras applicable in your country.

5) Option at extra charge.

Fog lights with integrated static cornering

light. Ensures optimal visibility in poor
weather conditions. The headlight nearest
to the corner illuminates the roadside
when turning.1), 7)

6) Up to 30 km/h.

7) As standard in the California Ocean, option at extra

The new California

New engines
with extra low fuel
consumption.
The newest generation of engines provides you with an engine with particularly
low fuel consumption and maximum driving pleasure. As a result, there is a lower
average consumption of 6.3 l/100 km1), 2) with average CO2 emissions of
164 g/km1), 2). Naturally, the new TDI engines comply with the Euro 6 emissions
standard. Additional engines will be introduced at a later date.

BlueMotion Technology.
The new generation of TDI engines compliant with the Euro 6
emission standard are all supplied with BlueMotion Technology
as standard. This includes: a start-stop system, brake energy
regeneration and roll resistance-optimised tyres.

The new TDI engines.

2.0 l TDI (62 kW)1)
Average fuel consumption: from 6.3l/100 km
CO2 emissions: from 164 g/km

DCC adaptive chassis control.

For enhanced vehicle handling, adaptive chassis control (DCC)
makes it possible to adjust the running gear to a NORMAL,
SPORTY or COMFORTABLE tuning at the touch of a button.

2.0 l TDI (75 kW)2)

Average fuel consumption: from 6.3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: from 164 g/km

2.0 l TDI (110 kW)3)

Average fuel consumption: from 6.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: from 168 g/km

1) California, 2.0 l TDI engine with 62 kW, fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 7.5,
extra-urban 5.6, combined 6.3. CO2 emissions in g/km: combined 164; efficiency class: A.
2) California, 2.0 l TDI engine with 75 kW, fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 7.5,
extra-urban 5.6, combined 6.3. CO2 emissions in g/km: combined 164; efficiency class: A.
3) California, 2.0 l TDI engine with 110 kW, fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 7.6,
extra-urban 5.7, combined 6.4. CO2 emissions in g/km: combined 168; efficiency class: A.
Please contact your local Volkswagen dealer for details of the standard equipment and
optional extras applicable in your country.

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The new variety.

Solid paint finishes

Metallic paint finishes

Candy White1)

Grape Yellow2)

Cherry Red1)

Reflex Silver3)

Mojave Beige3)

Wheels (choice of eleven wheel variants)

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02

Chestnut Brown3)

Indium Grey3)

Effect paint finishes

Bamboo
Garden Green3)

Interior colours

Black Berry3)

Starlight Blue3)

Decorative trim

Decorative
insert

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Moonrock
Grey1)

Oryx White3)
Mother-ofPearl Effect
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16" Clayton alloy wheels.3) 6 J x 16. With 215/65 R 16 tyres.

02

17" Devonport alloy wheels.3) 7 J x 17. With 235/55 R 17 tyres.

03

18" Springfield alloy wheels.3) 8 J x 18. With 255/45 R 18 tyres.

1) Standard equipment.
2) Option at extra charge in the California Beach.
extras applicable in your country.

Acapulco Blue3)

3) Option at extra charge.

Deep Black3)
Pearl Effect

4) As standard in the California Beach.

5) As standard in the California Coast and Ocean.

Dark Silver
Brushed5)

Titanium
Black4)

Anthracite
Metallic5)

Please contact your local Volkswagen dealer for details of the standard equipment and optional

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565.1192.18.18 Printed in Germany
Subject to change without notice Issue: April 2015
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