The Volkswagen Grand California is a supersized camper van that has almost everything you could ask for. We give you a detailed look at some of its features in this video. For more, head to www.completecar.ie/car-news/a...
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@palamidagheo45204 жыл бұрын
people who can afford it will not accept that level of comfort and people who can accept that level of comfort can not afford it
@timpricedrums4 жыл бұрын
palamida gheo that’s so true!
@palamidagheo45204 жыл бұрын
@@timpricedrums no shit
@kjchard4 жыл бұрын
fair analysis
@imamfauzi14024 жыл бұрын
Absolutly true! 🤦♂️
@randomdad68894 жыл бұрын
Waarheid/Truth
@jeanlathan55944 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best camper van in the world. I love it. If only I was 70 yrs younger. It seems I have been too young or too old for every trend that has come along in my life. That's too bad , but I can dream about it. For me it would be perfect.
@reginaldlloyd48443 жыл бұрын
i second that......
@edwardselesky66204 жыл бұрын
Having much experience camping and traveling with a vw camper I purchased new in 1973 this literally blew me away. All the features you could want in a easily navigable van. Storage is beyond belief and doing away with the canvas lift up roof tops my list. Would welcome this vehicle in the u.s. with open arms! Great for a couple, including two small children.
@CompletecarIe4 жыл бұрын
We think VW is missing a trick by not selling this in the US. So many comments on our video asking for it!
@Rohit.Nayyar4 жыл бұрын
Nice van with many nice features, It missed only a TV for entertainment. In my opinion, it is better to convert a good van yourself which can cost 1/4th of price tag. You can get a nice used 2010-13 highroof vans and than convert yourself. As for 77k eur you can actually big a bigger motor home on vehicles which will be more spacious and easy for big journeys.
@Prez-B4 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed with how well functional and practical this camper is, however as others have pointed out in the comment section it's very clinical looking like the inside of a dentist surgery, I much prefer a more cozy feel so going by that I'd probably rate this a 6 put of 10.
@t1hocan4 жыл бұрын
Has all the warmth and welcoming of a dentist office, clinical and expensive,
@cristim56204 жыл бұрын
More like an airplane interior but some people like that. If you consider this expensive, you should check the price on the American RVs. After you see those, you will find this one really cheap.
@thomasdarby60843 жыл бұрын
Looks like the inside of an ambulance. Sterile.
@thomasdarby60843 жыл бұрын
@AG Coarseman The Millennium Falcon is much more inviting and homey than this icy morgue-on-wheels.
@thomasdarby60843 жыл бұрын
@AG Coarseman indeed! ;)
@thomasdarby60843 жыл бұрын
@Chris Bronson No, don't plan to drive one, either... probably will be in one in a few years, but I won't care then...lol
@higherho15403 жыл бұрын
Ugh, I wish this was sold in the United States. Much better than most camper vans we have here.
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
Judging by the hundreds of comments here, Volkswagen would sell loads of these in the United States!
@mikefrommaryland96523 жыл бұрын
I would’ve loved something like this when I was in my 20’s but I wouldn’t have been able to afford it-:) now that I can afford something like this, I don’t think I’d enjoy sleeping on anything but a real mattress. What-a-bummer. -:)
@sharonbiggs85502 жыл бұрын
No
@mikefrommaryland96522 жыл бұрын
@@sharonbiggs8550 ?
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@mikehydropneumatic25834 жыл бұрын
Been camping with T2 Westfalia and T3, though they are small, for two a vacation is doable. For long trips (months) this is the perfect size with a permanent bed and decent standing height (nice if you have a day of rain). The only but is the price, €77.000 is a lot of money.
@ericyoung7723 жыл бұрын
Like the video, thanks for taking the time to do it. Just saw youtube video today on the "Hyundai Porest". Also nicely designed but only $42K.
@duncanwallace77604 жыл бұрын
Very nicely filmed and detailed walk-through. Better than a lot of the other channels, thanks.
@CompletecarIe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Duncan ^DH
@whereveraway Жыл бұрын
Love how the 3rd bed does not need a pop up roof. Ideal for keeping warm during winter. This looks like it could well be our next vehicle.
@CompletecarIe Жыл бұрын
It is quite useful but does make the roof much taller which has some other drawbacks, such as access to car parks. ^DH
@superapple4ever4 жыл бұрын
If I ever win the lottery I’m moving to Europe, buying one of these and then just travel...
@rossadams58423 жыл бұрын
Don't waste your money get yourself a Merc Mercedes camper I'll guarantee it will go round the clock 3 times all my company vehicles are Mercedes sprinters and they last I have had VW vehicles they don't survive 200000 miles
@superapple4ever3 жыл бұрын
@@rossadams5842 Can’t argue with that!
@hjlee06044 жыл бұрын
If this van were available in the US, I would seriously consider buying it.
@xzx40203 жыл бұрын
Fly to Germany and then buy one and then fly back
@crv200514 жыл бұрын
This is a great design, includes many features that are available elsewhere, but they come together very well. Remember, that mesh on the upper bed also connects to those two ceiling hooks to keep young kids from rolling out! The set-up of the gas stove and kitchen sink is very useful--when you are cooking you bring down the cover on the sink to use as prep space. When cleaning up, bring down the cover on the burners and you have a place to put either clean or dirty dishes, nice set-up.
@standingonmountain39753 жыл бұрын
Good job! So much thought and work goes into designing an RV van.
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
We agree! Hard to make one solution to suit everyone too.
@JoeMaranophotography4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. If only it was half the price.
@carolleenkelmann38294 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this tour and for the price . It is a very practical little van. My husband used to say, you can live in quite a few hotels for 70,000 ..?£'s/$'s. It's a lifestyle, isn't it. Still have to do your own washing- up though.
@cristim56204 жыл бұрын
Even living in hotels you will need to buy a car so the difference is not really 70,.maybe 35K. Cooking in it instead of going to restaurants will also save some but the idea, as you noticed, is spending time in nature, with some comfort. Nice van and nice price.Too bad they don`t bring it to the US.
@flybyairplane35284 жыл бұрын
Cristi m you really do not think, it’s the damned Diesel engine which has zero emission, controls on them,,so the can NOT BE LICENSED HERE,! Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@AhJodie2 жыл бұрын
What a great review! I love this, thank you!
@CompletecarIe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ArtstradaMagazine2 жыл бұрын
brilliant usage of space. great and bright interior. love it
@CompletecarIe2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@ojtamayosr3 жыл бұрын
You can't get such well designed and well made RV in the US for $92K.
@user-sx5hm9uk7l3 жыл бұрын
I had MB Sprinter-based Class C that had a sticker price of $120,000. What a garbage that was. Every time I took it out, I was like "gee.. what will break today". I spent more time driving that to the RV dealer for repair than I spent going places. I am an automotive interior engineer. The entire American RV industry's quality control is a joke. I kid you not. The entire RV industry's philosophy on quality is like " Ship 'em. Let customer figure out what is wrong with it". This one looks pretty promising. I wish I can check it out
@jamiep614 жыл бұрын
Great Video Review. A great looking Campervan
@CompletecarIe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ^DH
@cristianm-uv9up2 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite RVs. superb
@CompletecarIe Жыл бұрын
Same here
@FreeRelaxationMusicNow Жыл бұрын
This is a very nice camper. I like this more than the VW California! Thanks for sharing! Take Care!
@CompletecarIe Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@DavidWhite-uz7ob4 жыл бұрын
Good review, thank you. It amazes me why so many manufacturer’s of campers and cars are obsessed with having numerous 12v sockets but very few (and always well hidden) USB ports ?!? Also, it’s a shame that VW could not come up with a better solution for stowing the dining table, strapped to the rear bed seems an afterthought and sub-standard compared with the attention to detail everywhere else.
@CompletecarIe4 жыл бұрын
Agree with you on the table stowage. You could put it elsewhere, though we suspect some people might just not pack it at all. ^DH
@esparka2 жыл бұрын
Any positives in your view?
@georgegreen68992 жыл бұрын
@@esparka no he is a grumpy old man
@esparka2 жыл бұрын
Our friend@@georgegreen6899 is clearly a class C-er, sent here to wrench the grande Class B chieftain himself… Where I’m from, the snowflakes have also invaded the social order with “feelings speak”, a domain once mostly dominated by matriarchal concerns…
@georgegreen68992 жыл бұрын
@@esparka what did you say about my wife?!
@liz629464 жыл бұрын
I love it! When or will they be coming to Canada? It is expensive but they all are brand new. What is the basic package for this camper van? Or was that the basic camper van?? Thank you!
@johannewebb17013 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, thanks so much
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@allistermeal44873 жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you.
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MotherhoodBliss4 жыл бұрын
So the van tour starts at 8.15 Enjoy 😉
@leeharrell7774 жыл бұрын
Phate For sure.... “this cup holder and that cup holder....”
@wayne62204 жыл бұрын
Agree. He needs some lessons.
@jawadhaider6694 жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@billsheehy12 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Thanks 🙏
@CompletecarIe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Reddyeforty3 жыл бұрын
If this was in the US, I'd buy it. Love it!
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
We think a lot of people would.
@christopherwalker17613 жыл бұрын
I like the quality and durability of the fittings and accessories very much. It is the size of the C/V that would worry me in the long term, especially if there were two persons involved in the journey. But overall I believe it is good value for the money and most probably, for resale also.
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. It does feel very well made on the inside. ^Dave
@ferb19744 жыл бұрын
I love it!
@paddyocarroll53423 жыл бұрын
bought the 680. Fabulous. Will live the dream once we get free.
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Wishing you all the best with it! ^Dave
@MarioGarcia-ph4kh Жыл бұрын
Excellent workmanship and premium quality materials! 🙂
@CompletecarIe Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@sumithhd73694 жыл бұрын
Perfect detailing 👍
@jekamash4 жыл бұрын
The space is very much wasted. Considering how the van is big. Too me the price is not worth considering their are more in the market, well arranged and cheaper
@chunggtr4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, a lot of wasted space. Seen more campervan that are less money and better value
@fantomas14984 жыл бұрын
Please give examples, similar shape but better inside.
@alwhite66344 жыл бұрын
@Burt Humbledick Reliable?! You're kidding right. Had a VW Transporter destroy 2 gearboxes with only light use to be told by VW specialists 'yeah they are a known weak point' .. wouldn't dream of ever buying another.
@TuanTran-ey9hc3 жыл бұрын
I rather buy a van that i want like ford transit, sprinter van, promaster then look for a professional builder. Having my new van professionally customized is the best way. Here in Canada, new ford transit high roof long wheel base 2019 still for sale at 40k. It costs around 70k for hiring a builder. Thats 110k in total. Additionally, i could have my van built specially for comfortably camping in winter.
@jonathanakehurst44893 жыл бұрын
@@fantomas1498 Pössl is a great German brand.
@maryannjackson25664 жыл бұрын
I want one! Perfect.
@mysticpointwatersports2044 жыл бұрын
Thx for the video! Can you slide the table back enough so you can leave it in place while you drive?
@lorddiablo85754 жыл бұрын
Most of the things about this van is designed in a good way. I like the upper bed, the bathroom, dining area located behind the driver's seat and especially the refrigerator. However, there are something I really don't like : 1. There is NO curtain or divider between the driving cabin and the living area that people can see what's happening inside especially night time ! 2. The design of the large bed in the rear is the WORST thing that need to be re-designed. 3. Personally I prefer to have the rear doors SEALED as a matter of security.
@dawnemacdougall19533 жыл бұрын
I love it! Everything you need to go on a little vaycay!!!
@msjjfam1222 жыл бұрын
I love this! I planning to get one of this soon...
@CompletecarIe2 жыл бұрын
Cool. Where in the world are you?
@kentwilliams41522 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it, but is their a what is called a “shore power” hook up if 120VAC is available? Thanks.
@greekguytalks4 жыл бұрын
So there is more room for shampoos than refrigerator/freezer space. Does VW expect 4 people to live on this?
@martinjurik60674 жыл бұрын
no they dont it is not meant for off-grid living. Otherwise you would get sollar panels and more batteries and radiant floor heating.. :D
@ejacs80774 жыл бұрын
Spare tire, Jack and lug wrench?Ladder to the roof for maintenance option?
@jeffevers3732 Жыл бұрын
Love this Rig.
@CompletecarIe Жыл бұрын
It’s cool!
@beverlyhegg60073 жыл бұрын
Like most of these vans I find it disturbing that they waste space by having two additional seats. Most of these are meant for two people but they want to seat an additional two or more with seats, couches etc. Put that extra space into the head or cooking area to make the van more comfy for two. You can meet up/sit with people outside...not inside. I like the two bed option so one can sleep and the other can read OR it can be also used to store your gear.
@subrimedzoafin29274 жыл бұрын
Molded cabinetry .solar..its awesome
@6940694069404 жыл бұрын
that's really nice
@johncrichton24744 жыл бұрын
Absalutely wonderful & impressive!!
@QuackLoud2 жыл бұрын
VW needs to stop calling these things California or start selling them here - in California. Or I guess I can move to U.K. Great looking van and informative video. Thank you.
@CompletecarIe2 жыл бұрын
There is more than one place called California in the world.... Thanks for watching!
@QuackLoud2 жыл бұрын
@@CompletecarIe Really? What else is called California - other than the State on the West Coast of the USA? I just googled and couldn't find anything.
@dormodluxury83353 жыл бұрын
I love this so much
@bakerman104 жыл бұрын
I love it. But then again, a nice bath/shower is priority number one for me.
@mason.credible6384 жыл бұрын
Really like the additional sleeping area above the driver's seat. I've never seen that before. It feels a bit like an airplane interior though, very white and sterile. Some different colors or wood trim would have gone a long way.
@bernardglavey31383 жыл бұрын
Very impressive. Love it
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@tracezachdaniels42642 жыл бұрын
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} soooooo cool...GREAT VIDEO..!!!
@CompletecarIe4 ай бұрын
: )
@adrianoakes1524 жыл бұрын
Best camper ever? You having a laugh. It has the comfort and ambience of an industrial kitchen
@dawoudtornado37914 жыл бұрын
Amazing!! 🤗
@SuperBajafresh Жыл бұрын
Q & A: 1. Does this come 4-wheel drive or ? 2. How long before the dental office looking shelving's and parts start to fall off from the Vibrations? Have you tested the durability of the fittings and accessories? How are the shocks; are they adequate for off-road/dirt roads/rock roads? Have you taken this for a vacation trip to offer more details on the pros and cons? Will you? It looks great, but will it last?
@clerencekambauruma12783 жыл бұрын
Most Important detaill is a baby seat hooks in the seat didn't see it anywhere in this review. Well presented
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, will work to include these in future reviews. ^DH
@epicscoreeu4 жыл бұрын
Its 2020..no one cares about sat tv...we want good internet connection.
@Greg-tj8rg3 жыл бұрын
Some boomers still care. They are pretty much the only people that can afford this thing too
@lastfreegeneration9843 жыл бұрын
Starlink 2021
@CHoggsVideos4 жыл бұрын
Not for me.. Living in a short school bus and loving it !
@rainierhiltermann58163 жыл бұрын
Good presentation. Good man. Fantastic van...!
@CompletecarIe4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@carolinehughes38193 жыл бұрын
I like the added shelves in the shower although the door is very tiny
@paultaylorphotography94994 жыл бұрын
I live in a 7m crafter great use of space 🚐
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
Yess
@Basilbrush2074 жыл бұрын
Get an older van and convert it yourself deffo unless you want to spend three times as much and have an interior that's better suited to an ambulance. I'll keep my old rwd mwb Crafter thanks. More room, better spec, lots of wood paneling, more like a home.
@largol33t14 жыл бұрын
That's what people do in the US since it's never going to be sold there. They buy a Mercedes van and install everything they want. Costs only half as much!
@user-xx7pg3vw9k3 жыл бұрын
largol33t1 Ummm, no. Those things get up past six digits if you are buying custom. Then again, there are those who buy a used cargo van, throw a matress and camp stove in it and call it day. In that case, yes it is far less expensive.
@bidbadgray2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@CompletecarIe2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sgmr2252 жыл бұрын
굉쟝한 아이디어로 만들어진 미니 캠핑카...최고입니다
@CompletecarIe2 жыл бұрын
시청 해주셔서 감사합니다 We hope that is correct!
@chris7jakarta4 жыл бұрын
this is for 'adventurers' who don't want to get their hands dirty, more cosmetic then practicality (can't sit in the back). it looks nice though
@niels78112 жыл бұрын
It looks very good tho you're very right. Put a matrass/camping gear in your car and you're good to go, same idea and much more adventurous. Bet this is a good option if you'd be 65+ and/or dont have much physical strength for adventurous travel
@rakeshkaul85184 жыл бұрын
Nice one 👍🏼
@CompletecarIe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Sonyc-mk8zh4 жыл бұрын
Amazing machine
@UNICAMPinc3 жыл бұрын
Good design. Thanks
@CompletecarIe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you too
@travelcampervansandmore4 жыл бұрын
10:50; this is incorrect. The table on the bed is the inside table and the picnic table is behind the left chair in the back door.
@logicallogic33533 жыл бұрын
Most of people like it. if you make price more affordable , you can sell more units. its a gr8 van, but expensive.
@shilohappolus8232 жыл бұрын
woaw this is AWESOME!!! I love it and want one real bad!!!😍😍🤗🤗
@CompletecarIe Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it
@mamamia55564 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍👍👍
@7xr1e20ln84 жыл бұрын
Grand California and not available is the US. What a Joke
@bandmarc1414 жыл бұрын
Definitely....they need to get into the US market
@tjellis14794 жыл бұрын
So many recalls just waiting to happen. Too many gadgets to maintain. Simple life is lost with all those "things".
@fnnnknorth4 жыл бұрын
You can thank the Chicken Tax that has been around for nearly 50 years.
@vermontsmostobesetubaplaye19884 жыл бұрын
@@fnnnknorth you don't stop with that "Chicken Tax" nonsense, do you?
@MrCharliebouy4 жыл бұрын
@@fnnnknorth Is this something to do with Roadrunner - beep beep!
@tommyhalcomb71364 жыл бұрын
Grand and california in the same sentence, now thats hilarious lol
@flybyairplane35284 жыл бұрын
Tommy Halcomb hello, but there SEVERAL CALIFORNIA MODELS, VARIOUS different stuff in them, but now the GRAND CALIFORNIA, will be OVERWEIGHT , FOR THE CAR LICENSE THERE IN UK, then you must SPEND TIME & money to update that license. , it’s different outside UK, Here in HERE IN USA, you can drive up to 20,000lbs on your personal drivers license . There is 1 state which has CALIFORNIAS FOR RENT. HAWAII,, Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@judith66964 жыл бұрын
The original California volkswagon van was sold here, and was very much smaller; look it up. My guess is that it will be available over here as well.
@shellybreaux7633 Жыл бұрын
I love this! Wish they would have offered this in the USA. It basically has my tdi Touareg engine, which does pull my Winnebago Micro Minnie.
@CompletecarIe Жыл бұрын
That was a strong engine in its day
@justinlinnane80434 жыл бұрын
VW have made zero effort to distinguish it form its work van roots in the cab area and disappointing "plastic everywhere " finish . VW really should look at offerings from other manufacturers for tips on interior layout , design and use of high quality materials . this is boring and bland as hell with zero character and absurd price tag !! a dud for me i'm afraid
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
It's made to be practical
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
In Germany this starts from 54,000€, brexit means brexit.
@Adam-gq7gk3 жыл бұрын
@@dragospahontu nothing to do with brexit you arse. Similar prices for it over here. 55k is ridiculously expensive you can buy a much bigger/better equipped mobile home for that kind of money
@dragospahontu3 жыл бұрын
@@Adam-gq7gk Man it's so cheap, there's nothing like it out there.
@Adam-gq7gk3 жыл бұрын
@@dragospahontu but I'm saying for that money you can get a brand new 21ft 3 bedroom static caravan. I've got a vw camper myself
@kmb19494 жыл бұрын
I assume that it comes with a left hand steering wheel for the USA
@beatricetuneld4897 Жыл бұрын
Lovely!
@CompletecarIe Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@robertcoren73183 жыл бұрын
Hope VW decides to export these vans to the US. I see these as fitting into the lower end of the B Class market, similar to the Winnebago Solis 59PX.
@SPrata-mk6qb4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the video! Please include your height in camper reviews - to get a better idea of the size :) Thanks
@CompletecarIe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, we'll make sure to mention it in future reviews. This Grand California 600 measures 2,970mm in height, while the longer Grand California 680 is 2,840mm tall, as it doesn't have the camper roof. ^DH
@orcaflotta78674 жыл бұрын
Normal humans will fit in and able to stand erected. Oversized Americans maybe not, but who cares about them? This van isn't made for, neither is it available in, the States!
@flybyairplane35284 жыл бұрын
Orca Flotta , yes, only for RENT IN HAWAII , NOT THE GRAND, just the regular CALIFORNIA, but I can’t say if diesel,,or petrol.Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@coratheexplorer18244 жыл бұрын
So pretty I want one. Omg a bit expensive can't afford it, I wish I win the lotto.
@jimdiemer73214 жыл бұрын
Very nice. 🤩
@vvmmuu4 жыл бұрын
I don't think you could get this in Australia as main access is on the wrong side. Should be on the footpath or passengers side. Seems they have changed the driving position to the right hand side and left all else as is. How is it legal in the UK / Ireland?
@almeggs32474 жыл бұрын
Finally solar panels on roof only took 80 years!
@superyachtchef4 жыл бұрын
It would be an idea to give the measurements of many features ie shower room, beds, interior height, seats etc. Thanks for the post but to many an answered questions, when comparing to a self build.
@talkin2ya4 жыл бұрын
I love it
@jeyvim3 жыл бұрын
Hope to buy one. :-)
@macka55154 жыл бұрын
The rear passenger seats couldn't be more useless. No recline, cramped just completely pathetic!!!
@bhaijee843 жыл бұрын
Everything i need with perfect length and width.
@fifthof17953 жыл бұрын
oooh matron
@stephengriffin49904 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome,I want one I hope they come too Australia.
@smilegodlovesu774 жыл бұрын
I. Want this
@rebeccapando68014 жыл бұрын
So far ahead of us Americans. Bravo!
@maplesf18844 жыл бұрын
I'd appreciate it that they provide bunkers in the rear area