Is the new VW California on sale in Australia?

The car sold new in Australia is the older T6.1 Beach. The new T7 Multivan-based California is confirmed for Australia but its local price, spec and launch timing have not been announced.

Does the Australian California have a kitchen and fridge?

No. The AU Beach is the simpler camper with a pop-top loft bed, convertible rear bench, awning and camping table and chairs, but no built-in kitchen, sink or fridge like the overseas Coast and Ocean models.

How much does the VW California cost?

The T6.1 Beach ranges from about $93,790 to $103,790 before on-road costs. That is an RRP before on-roads, not a drive-away price.

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Volkswagen California, Price, Specs & Review 2026

Compare every Volkswagen California variant sold new in Australia. Single variant, from $93,790 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Volkswagen Australian website and updated weekly.

Volkswagen California specifications and price

Specifications, price and details for the Volkswagen California on sale in Australia.

Volkswagen California Beach TDI340

$93,790

Power: 110kW
Torque: 340Nm
Fuel use: 6.6L/100km
Gearbox: 7-speed DSG dual-clutch
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 2,500kg

The Volkswagen California is the factory pop-top camper version of the Transporter, and the one sold new in Australia is the T6.1-based California 6.1 in Beach trim. It runs a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, here in 110kW/340Nm TDI340 form, through a 7-speed dual-clutch auto with front-wheel drive or 4Motion all-wheel drive. Pricing runs from about $93,790 before on-road costs, and it sleeps up to four across the pop-top loft bed and a folding rear bench. The Australian Beach is the camper-lite version, so it gets the pop-top, awning and camping table and chairs, but no built-in kitchen or fridge. A new-generation California on the T7 Multivan is confirmed for Australia but has no local price or on-sale date yet. Figures here are from VW Australia and AU sources, not a road test.

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