The expensive Volkswagen California 30 Years
First things first: spending more than £64k on a Volkswagen California seems absurd, especially when a similar outlay could buy a larger camper van or motorhome with much better habitation facilities.
Nevertheless, as can be seen below, that’s where prices start for the new 30 Years version. Based on the existing California Ocean, this special edition (unsurprisingly) celebrates the passing of three decades since the original California was launched.
Only 999 examples are going to be produced, of which thirty have been allocated to the UK.
Identifying features include a contrasting Indium Grey or Reflex Silver finish for the elevating roof panel and door mirror caps. Furthermore, a unique badge on the B pillar shows the build number.
Apart from those cosmetic changes, the enhanced specification comes from the Ocean’s options list. Among the extra items fitted to the 30 Years are LED headlights, parking sensors, 17” ‘Cascavel’ alloy wheels, an outdoor shower connection and a removable tow bar.
The driving experience should be improved too, thanks to the addition of a Discover Media Navigation Pro infotainment system, the App-Connect tool and Side Scan lane monitoring with cruise control.
Certainly, the California 30 Years costs a huge amount of money, but relative rarity, ‘official conversion’ status and the prospect of strong residual values are in its favour. Volkswagen won’t struggle to find enough customers.
Related posts:
Grand California to be offered in two lengths
Volkswagen ‘70 Years of the Bulli’ edition
2016 Volkswagen California T6 launched
Nevertheless, as can be seen below, that’s where prices start for the new 30 Years version. Based on the existing California Ocean, this special edition (unsurprisingly) celebrates the passing of three decades since the original California was launched.
| UK OTR prices | California Ocean | California 30 Years |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 litre diesel 147 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) DSG | £57,605 | £64,307 |
| 2.0 litre diesel 196 bhp (146 kW / 199 PS) DSG | £60,915 | £67,097 |
| 2.0 litre diesel 196 bhp (146 kW / 199 PS) DSG 4Motion | £63,927 | £70,629 |
Only 999 examples are going to be produced, of which thirty have been allocated to the UK.
Identifying features include a contrasting Indium Grey or Reflex Silver finish for the elevating roof panel and door mirror caps. Furthermore, a unique badge on the B pillar shows the build number.
Apart from those cosmetic changes, the enhanced specification comes from the Ocean’s options list. Among the extra items fitted to the 30 Years are LED headlights, parking sensors, 17” ‘Cascavel’ alloy wheels, an outdoor shower connection and a removable tow bar.
The driving experience should be improved too, thanks to the addition of a Discover Media Navigation Pro infotainment system, the App-Connect tool and Side Scan lane monitoring with cruise control.
Certainly, the California 30 Years costs a huge amount of money, but relative rarity, ‘official conversion’ status and the prospect of strong residual values are in its favour. Volkswagen won’t struggle to find enough customers.
Related posts:
Grand California to be offered in two lengths
Volkswagen ‘70 Years of the Bulli’ edition
2016 Volkswagen California T6 launched
%20Front%20Side%201.jpg)
%2BFront%2BSide.jpg)
Comments
Post a Comment