The production record for Vw California camper vans was broken in 2014. No less than 50,000 Vw California T5 units have been reached.
The Vw T5 California went into production in 2004, at the main plant in Hannover Stöcken. Here it shares the production of its body with its range siblings, the Volkwagen Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan. After body assembly, it makes its first truck journey to the Volkswagen Special Vehicles production facility. Commercial Vehicles in the Limmer district of Hanover.
There, they are fitted with a lightweight aluminium lift-up roof, aluminium lockers, a compressor fridge, a kitchen and a comfortable bed. The Transporter and Multivan ranges are also equipped for specific applications. Such as police, postal and customs vehicles. As well as taxis and vehicles for the disabled. And, of course, the Multivan Business and especially the VW T5 California.
Vw California Beach and Comfortline
The Vw California is offered in two versions. California Beach, which offers a basic level of equipment for occasional overnight stops. And, California Comfortline, which includes all the comforts of a motorhome for longer trips, which is the one you can rent from Caracolvan Alquiler Camper Rental. To date, 13,000 units of the California Beach and 37,000 of the California Comfortline have been produced.
California, 26 years of history
Since the launch of the California model in 1988 (it previously had other designations such as Joker), its popularity has grown with each new generation. Production figures for the Vw T3 California version reached 22,000 units. And, for the VW California T4, they reached 39,000. The Volkwagen California T5 has already set a new production record with 50,000 vehicles. Production continues with two shifts in order to meet the high level of demand.
Built on the basis of the Vw Transporter and linked to a spirit of freedom and adventure. Introducing the most modern concept of leisure and mobility. 26 years later, it has become one of the brand's most iconic models. The Vw California is still the most successful leisure vehicle in its segment.
Here you can take a closer look at the new Vw California T5 rental car.
