Volkswagen introduces a new hybrid California Van
This page is translated from the original post "Volkswagen arrive avec un nouveau Van California hybride " in French.
- 07/08/2023 15:17
Le Van California will be a plug-in hybrid and will debut at the Düsseldorf Caravan Show at the end of August.
You will probably see the new van Volkswagen, the California van, because yes, the German brand is returning with its iconic vacation vehicle. The world premiere of the California concept will take place in Düsseldorf during the Caravan Show from August 25 to September 3.
A Plug-in Hybrid Van
For this new generation of van, Volkswagen based it on the chassis of the Multivan from the same manufacturer, which was launched in 2021. Regarding the powertrain, since the vehicle is somewhat related to the Multivan, it will also have a rechargeable hybrid version. However, it is not excluded that a fully electric vehicle will be released in the coming months, or at the latest, in the next few years.
What can we expect in terms of performance?
The foundation of the van will hence be the same as that used by the Multivan. So, it can be expected to have roughly the same performance. The Multivan has a power of 218 hp, with a 10.4 kWh battery and a 1.4 TSI 4-cylinder gasoline engine of 136 hp. The only fully electric model in the Van or Life range is the ID.Buzz. It has a power of 204 hp and a range of 416 km in WLTP cycle. It is available at a price of 49,542 euros before taxes.
Currently, no specific details have been provided regarding the exact release date or exact price.
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