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California is by far the coolest camper 😍, Vw biggest improvement would be to change there manual handbrake to a electric one,It would free up the floor space & would be a help when swivelling the front seats round, Electronic handbrake would also help the adaptive cruise control in traffic, Easy folding seats would a plus when turning the front seats round, I love my t6 California ocean 😍 please VW listen to your customers 🙏
This looks like such an easy van for anyone to go camping with, not like a huge RV or trailer. Anyone who can drive a regular car can use this for camping in the forest, at the beach, etc. VW would make millions exporting this to USA. Americans love camping!
Very amusing review Thomas - many thanks. VW Transporter is car-like to drive and handy for small roads and parking, and for wild camping. But think I’d prefer a Long Wheel Base version with Hi-Top and space for a separate bathroom!
I really like these cars and have been doing it ever since the T3 came on the market as a camper and syncro. The challenge is the price. The VW T6 California is way too expensive (at least here in Denmark). Unfortunately, I think VW has priced itself out of the market for younger enthusiasts who want to enjoy the freedom these cars provide. It is sad when you consider how the youth lifestyle of the 60s and 70s has become popular again.
Re the Australian comment. Correction, Australia has had dual sliding doors since they came out on the T5. VW Australia unfortunately does not import the California. The T2 Bay window original factory Kombi camper was also legendary down under and was common for drivers to wave to each other passing on outback country roads. Smaller VW Campers in Australia are only after market modified Transporters. The windows and roof are cut out in the process so you need to be careful of rust developing in those areas.
It's ironic they named it California and yet they won't sell it to California, USA. VW doesn't know their market. Camper vans are BIG right now with the USA culture.
Yea my favorite is the ocean version too thomas and, can’t get marco polo over here in America so, the Volkswagen is a great settlement. Thomas never fails to make me laugh always saying something funny, i love Autogefühl 😍
Oh Thomas, you left out the best part of you climbing up into the top bunk! I've seen a video of the long wheeled version (with shower/toilet cubicle)and looks really impressive.
Autogefühl, I know but it was only Thomas plonking his derriere on the bed up top! Was hoping to see him climb off from the floor to the bed, least then people had got a better idea. It looks virtually impossible for someone in their 50 to clamber up there as to someone 20 years their Junior, and the VW campervan isn’t exactly CHEAP! It’s possibly marketed for people slightly older at that price!
lol, in the late 1980s my dad tried to teach me a manual transmission in a VW camper like the one in this video. That stickshift was the worst ever and that made me never want to own a stickshift. Then my friend showed me how much better a manual transmission is in his Honda Accord, I loved it so much that I bought a 1988 Honda Prelude in stickshift. Sadly, I gave up my stickshift for 25 years because I got married and had kids so it was a life of sedan dad cars, minivans, and SUV. In 2017 when my son could finally drive I gave him my old car, then I bought for myself a 2017 Corvette Stingray in a manual transmission at 48 years old (luckily before I got a heart attack a year later at 49). I'm 50 now and I enjoy my 2017 Corvette Stingray in a manual transmission every day commuting to work. My corvette: ruclips.net/video/d4EGaccmS8E/видео.html
Ahhhhh, the love in at the VW van continues! I was nervous, well more like frightened you were going to reveal Brian inside the van sleeping..... you know, in some kind of state of undressedness (ok that's not a word but I thought it was funny ;) ) I hope you don't sleep in your suit Thomas. Solid review, this thing is fascinating.
I personally prefer the Westfalia VW conversion , with a proper toilet and L shape lounge. Its a far better layout in my humble opion to spend a few nights out in the van.
VW -" Let's invent the mini van and then not compete and let other car companies make billions. Then, let's build the California but not sell in California."🤔
Very nice camper but way too expensive, Volkswagen has lost what made its vehicles special, reliability, quality and above all accessible to the people… Congratulations, very nice review as usual.
My problem with these are that they are SO expensive and not anywhere near as large or as specced as a converted van by many motor home companies which are far cheaper. Crazy.
Confused. Other reviews show the Beach model has a small cooker built into the side. Have I missed it in your review or have they reviewed something different?
@@autogefuehl Sorry was watching it inn bed last night - must have missed it - my apologies. Thought it was unlike you to miss it out. Your reviews are always must watch videos. So sorry.
I'm thinking of trading in my E-series merc for one of these. I never use it except for long journeys and summer holidays so this would be much better.
best explanation video I have watched 👍 very good comparison thank you mister ,very good one 👍🇫🇷 but unfortunately I will keep my old but good and fidel VW TRANSPORTER T4 ,1997 🇫🇷
@@autogefuehl Thanks Autogefuhl/Thomas. I suppose that costs extra 🤔 Do you think the Radio/heat control section of the dashboard is angled towards the driver more than in the T5/T6? It looks as though it is.
Great review once again. Quick question. Have you ever reviewed the bmw 2series convertible? I looked and didn’t see a vid of your review. If you didn’t do you have any thoughts on the 4 cyl or 6 cyl? Year round drop top? Thanks
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Daft price and the update is minimal...guess these are for wealthy older folks trying to re-live something...dunno it's a mystery really. These things are still glorified Van's based on a twenty year old body shell.
@@autogefuehl die bauen ja auch nicht nur Autos mit rechtslenkung. Das wäre das richtige Beispiel eben gewesen. Ihr macht aber eure Berichte nur in englisch und da passt kein deutscher Name. Vorallem mit ü was in englischsprachigen Raum überhaupt nicht exestiert.
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VW... is dat nich dat Auto wat - neu gekauft - nach 1000 km Fahrleistung 5 Liter Öl pro 1000 braucht ? Oda war dat der Audi... VW... wat für Blöde, nä ? Also dann lieber Toyota, oder Mitsubishi oder jeden anderen Japaner... die sind zuverlässig, preiswert, langlebig... jedenfalls nicht "made in germany"... also dem deutschen Automobil in allen Belangen überlegen. Muß wohl daran liegen, dass die deutschen Automobile an "Corona positiv " leiden. Ob die wohl 'ne Gates'sche Impfung brauchen ? Heil Merkel !!
Was soll eigentlich das Geplenke? Hat Dir in der Schule niemand gesagt, dass man vor einem Satzzeichen kein Leerzeichen setzt? Wenn dir die Reisschüsseln gefallen fahr sie gerne weiter, meinen Geschmack treffen sie definitiv nicht. Alle meine VAG-Fahrzeuge haben übrigens nie einen Liter Öl gebraucht. Hat alles bis zum Ölwechsel gereicht. A4 B5, mit 300.000 Kilometern verkauft. A4 B8, mit 220.000 Kilometern verkauft. Mein Passat B8 hat jetzt 120.000 Kilometer gelaufen. Auch da musste ich bisher nie einen Liter Öl nachfüllen. Alles Benziner übrigens. Ich kenne genug Toyotafahrer die keine Probleme mit ihren Autos haben, aber auch genug die sich nie wieder einen holen werden. Es kochen alle nur mit Wasser.
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Amazing how no one cares about the engine these days.....well, I guess that you can't maintain it yourself, so why even look at it.......take it to the dealer.....$$$$$$
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The irony of it not being sold in the USA:(
My thoughts exactly
Holy cow what a good review... I got more organised information from this than volkswagen site itself. Thank you!
thanks, please recommend =)
My thoughts exactly
I like the fact that they’re showing different specs of the vehicle... halogen, manual AC etc. I’d like to see that on normal car presentations
I have no intention of buying any of them but watched it anyway for another great Thomas review.
this left door was on the top of my wishlist for ages! well done!
California is by far the coolest camper 😍, Vw biggest improvement would be to change there manual handbrake to a electric one,It would free up the floor space & would be a help when swivelling the front seats round, Electronic handbrake would also help the adaptive cruise control in traffic, Easy folding seats would a plus when turning the front seats round, I love my t6 California ocean 😍 please VW listen to your customers 🙏
100% Agree with the electric handbrake comment. Also add removing the bulging gear lever to that same list so you can easily pivot into the rear.
This looks like such an easy van for anyone to go camping with, not like a huge RV or trailer. Anyone who can drive a regular car can use this for camping in the forest, at the beach, etc. VW would make millions exporting this to USA. Americans love camping!
Very amusing review Thomas - many thanks. VW Transporter is car-like to drive and handy for small roads and parking, and for wild camping. But think I’d prefer a Long Wheel Base version with Hi-Top and space for a separate bathroom!
Great review, thanks. So much better than reading a brochure.
The new price of these Vans is ridiculous expensive for what it is . I love them ! But it's really out this world what charge you ask for these ....
The guy at the beginning coming in and out of shot 😂😂😂😂
I really like these cars and have been doing it ever since the T3 came on the market as a camper and syncro. The challenge is the price. The VW T6 California is way too expensive (at least here in Denmark). Unfortunately, I think VW has priced itself out of the market for younger enthusiasts who want to enjoy the freedom these cars provide. It is sad when you consider how the youth lifestyle of the 60s and 70s has become popular again.
good for camping and family use, thank you Thomas
Very good English and I like the suit. Fantastic review. Look forward to more reviews. Greetings from uk
Greetings!
Best review Ive seen of the new California, thanks for the great info
Welcome!!
Great review Thomas, as always
Re the Australian comment. Correction, Australia has had dual sliding doors since they came out on the T5. VW Australia unfortunately does not import the California. The T2 Bay window original factory Kombi camper was also legendary down under and was common for drivers to wave to each other passing on outback country roads. Smaller VW Campers in Australia are only after market modified Transporters. The windows and roof are cut out in the process so you need to be careful of rust developing in those areas.
As far as i understand they didnt offer this generation with double door so far, thats why?
It's ironic they named it California and yet they won't sell it to California, USA. VW doesn't know their market. Camper vans are BIG right now with the USA culture.
Yea my favorite is the ocean version too thomas and, can’t get marco polo over here in America so, the Volkswagen is a great settlement. Thomas never fails to make me laugh always saying something funny, i love Autogefühl 😍
cheers man =)
Oh Thomas, you left out the best part of you climbing up into the top bunk! I've seen a video of the long wheeled version (with shower/toilet cubicle)and looks really impressive.
Hm, we did show how I climbed in, didnt u see? :)
Autogefühl, I know but it was only Thomas plonking his derriere on the bed up top! Was hoping to see him climb off from the floor to the bed, least then people had got a better idea. It looks virtually impossible for someone in their 50 to clamber up there as to someone 20 years their Junior, and the VW campervan isn’t exactly CHEAP! It’s possibly marketed for people slightly older at that price!
Another great review! Very professional!
Very detailed and proffessional review! Well done!
wonderful review thomas and autogefuhl team:)...have you done a driving review of the X3M?
Thanks! Sure: ruclips.net/video/r9qJ0KbAioc/видео.html
lol, in the late 1980s my dad tried to teach me a manual transmission in a VW camper like the one in this video. That stickshift was the worst ever and that made me never want to own a stickshift. Then my friend showed me how much better a manual transmission is in his Honda Accord, I loved it so much that I bought a 1988 Honda Prelude in stickshift. Sadly, I gave up my stickshift for 25 years because I got married and had kids so it was a life of sedan dad cars, minivans, and SUV. In 2017 when my son could finally drive I gave him my old car, then I bought for myself a 2017 Corvette Stingray in a manual transmission at 48 years old (luckily before I got a heart attack a year later at 49). I'm 50 now and I enjoy my 2017 Corvette Stingray in a manual transmission every day commuting to work.
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Didn't mention if the front seats swivel around.
Ahhhhh, the love in at the VW van continues! I was nervous, well more like frightened you were going to reveal Brian inside the van sleeping..... you know, in some kind of state of undressedness (ok that's not a word but I thought it was funny ;) ) I hope you don't sleep in your suit Thomas. Solid review, this thing is fascinating.
hehe I dont =)
Really keen to purchase one of the California’s in a few years for very long road trip.
Where do you keep the mattress that you use on the bottom bed while travelling?
I love the beach
No electric version... sad... I had hoped for that, considering the new multivan/caravelle/transporter come in electric versions.
I personally prefer the Westfalia VW conversion , with a proper toilet and L shape lounge. Its a far better layout in my humble opion to spend a few nights out in the van.
I congratulate you, you have explained very well, a perfect job, 😊👍☘️
thanks, keep tuning in ! =)
California Dreamin
Very helpful review. Thank you.
VW -" Let's invent the mini van and then not compete and let other car companies make billions. Then, let's build the California but not sell in California."🤔
Very nice camper but way too expensive, Volkswagen has lost what made its vehicles special, reliability, quality and above all accessible to the people…
Congratulations, very nice review as usual.
Cheers!
Good details explained.
appreciated !
Great review, thank you!
appreciated!
NICE, i liked this van , infotaiment equal Audi a6 😀
I love this car , Thanks Germany , I love California 💛👍🏻
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US Research Staff: Venice Beach? Pismo Beach? Crystal Cove Beach? Coronado Beach? Newport Beach? Huntington Beach?
Wolfsburg HQ Staff: California Beach.
Awesome vehicles. These are the best vehicles VW make!
Great review!
The crazy thing is that this is not available for sale in California..... or anywhere else in the US.
Hope the Beach will come to Australia in 2020. 🤞🏻
The multi color one kinda looks like a Chevy Astro from the profile view
My problem with these are that they are SO expensive and not anywhere near as large or as specced as a converted van by many motor home companies which are far cheaper. Crazy.
Wish we had these and VW diesels in Canada
Confused. Other reviews show the Beach model has a small cooker built into the side. Have I missed it in your review or have they reviewed something different?
Watch full length m8, we showed and explained that news :) It's a new small option.
@@autogefuehl Sorry was watching it inn bed last night - must have missed it - my apologies. Thought it was unlike you to miss it out. Your reviews are always must watch videos. So sorry.
What about security. How can you prevent it from being stolen. I imagine thieves would go to a lot of trouble to steel one of those things.
Great review, thanks! I read somewhere that there will be an extra chair available in the ocean, which would make it a 5 seater. Is that right?
I'm thinking of trading in my E-series merc for one of these. I never use it except for long journeys and summer holidays so this would be much better.
You should buy one. You seem very impressed with it plus you will save money on hotel rooms.
U can get a lo of hotel nights for that :)
Why do they only offer this on the short wheel base?? such a missed change!
You can buy the Westfalia campervan version. They make 4 types, 3 are long wheelbase.
@The Catmother ...... Yes the Grand California is better value
Super erklärt! :) giubt es den BEACH auch mit zusätzlichen Einzelsitzen so dass rein theoretisch 7 Leute mitfahren könnten?
Gute Frage, könnte sein
Reviewers tend to forget the driving part when they review camper vans. Its a shame, since that also is an important part to consider.
best explanation video I have watched 👍 very good comparison thank you mister ,very good one 👍🇫🇷
but unfortunately I will keep my old but good and fidel VW TRANSPORTER T4 ,1997 🇫🇷
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T4 a legend for sure :)
Amazing
Put a review on volkswagen grand california
Is thier any idea on how to have it here in the Philippines please on all legal papers
I'd love to know the markup on these vehicles from VW. Bet it's near 60% with the VAT.
The intro LMAO
Thanks for the review Thomas.
What colour is that Coast? Is it some kind of grey?
cheers! Grey silverish yeah
@@autogefuehl Thanks Autogefuhl/Thomas. I suppose that costs extra 🤔
Do you think the Radio/heat control section of the dashboard is angled towards the driver more than in the T5/T6? It looks as though it is.
Great review once again. Quick question. Have you ever reviewed the bmw 2series convertible? I looked and didn’t see a vid of your review. If you didn’t do you have any thoughts on the 4 cyl or 6 cyl? Year round drop top? Thanks
Actually no. Driven it once as a rental just.
Most important.....what about thermal insulation? Being a Cali owner is the weakest part
Hey i just want to know if it has ac when it's not running because i did see on the control panel AC
of course
Hi Thomas. Can you review the new facelift jaguar XE?
Hey m8, I love to, but Jaguar Land Rover Germany has drawn back PR work for online media massively, sadly.
Great review. You need to get rid of the hand held mike so your hands are free
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@@autogefuehl I suppose it also helps with indicating to people around that you are recording, such as at the start of the video 😉
We don't get these in the United States.. ;-(
I WONT IT!
Is it possible to buy it in Canada? Or imported?
Come to Euro
Want one so bad 😭
Why
Sure is nice.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Kann man ein Trinkspiel draus machen. Jedes „of course“ ein Schnaps, dauert keine 7 Minuten und alle Teilnehmer sind knalle voll.
These need to be fully electric.
This type of car (van) really needs a steering column shifter.
wordpress / Why, they are mostly automatic gearboxes (DSG), once You put it in forward, there is enough room to reach the climatcontrols
The T7 will get a Drive-by-Wire gearbox which will be a lot smaller.
Only one weak Point: the DSG Gearbox.
M3Engel / ?
Not reliable.
Beach is better
TDI?
See video
And the americans still think their pick-up trucks are practical :D nothing beats a good vw bus
so to say .... :-)
Definitely its a nice car but the seat is too cheap
Well it's a cheap car
Daft price and the update is minimal...guess these are for wealthy older folks trying to re-live something...dunno it's a mystery really. These things are still glorified Van's based on a twenty year old body shell.
Another great review, the ugliest front-end update- EVER... Volkswagen have ruined this once iconic van
🙃
Overpriced.
It's a lot of car for the money
Vielleicht mal über einen englischen Namen für eure Testberichte nachgedacht. Autogefühl. 🙈🤦♂️
Volkswagen heißt in den USA auch nicht "People's Wagon"
@@autogefuehl die bauen ja auch nicht nur Autos mit rechtslenkung. Das wäre das richtige Beispiel eben gewesen. Ihr macht aber eure Berichte nur in englisch und da passt kein deutscher Name. Vorallem mit ü was in englischsprachigen Raum überhaupt nicht exestiert.
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aber Kacken geht nicht, immer nur draussen!
Ist ja auch nur ein kleiner Camper. Dafür kann der im Alltag super verwendet werden. Mit einem Wohnmobil möchte ich nicht einkaufen fahren. ;-)
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VW... is dat nich dat Auto wat - neu gekauft - nach 1000 km Fahrleistung 5 Liter Öl pro 1000 braucht ?
Oda war dat der Audi...
VW... wat für Blöde, nä ?
Also dann lieber Toyota, oder Mitsubishi oder jeden anderen Japaner...
die sind zuverlässig, preiswert, langlebig...
jedenfalls nicht "made in germany"...
also dem deutschen Automobil in allen Belangen überlegen.
Muß wohl daran liegen, dass die deutschen Automobile an "Corona positiv " leiden.
Ob die wohl 'ne Gates'sche Impfung brauchen ?
Heil Merkel !!
🖕
Was soll eigentlich das Geplenke? Hat Dir in der Schule niemand gesagt, dass man vor einem Satzzeichen kein Leerzeichen setzt? Wenn dir die Reisschüsseln gefallen fahr sie gerne weiter, meinen Geschmack treffen sie definitiv nicht.
Alle meine VAG-Fahrzeuge haben übrigens nie einen Liter Öl gebraucht. Hat alles bis zum Ölwechsel gereicht. A4 B5, mit 300.000 Kilometern verkauft. A4 B8, mit 220.000 Kilometern verkauft. Mein Passat B8 hat jetzt 120.000 Kilometer gelaufen. Auch da musste ich bisher nie einen Liter Öl nachfüllen. Alles Benziner übrigens. Ich kenne genug Toyotafahrer die keine Probleme mit ihren Autos haben, aber auch genug die sich nie wieder einen holen werden. Es kochen alle nur mit Wasser.
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Amazing how no one cares about the engine these days.....well, I guess that you can't maintain it yourself, so why even look at it.......take it to the dealer.....$$$$$$