It all looks very nice, but it's no California ;-)

Pollewop · Jan 16, 2024

Found these images on the German VW site... It all looks very nice and comfy, but it's no California

Multivan | Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge

Die Highlights des VW Multivan – wie man Innovation mit Tradition verbindet. Digitale Features treffen auf ein klassisch funktionales Innenraumkonzept.

www.volkswagen-nutzfahrzeuge.de

montyburns1982 · Jan 16, 2024

How do you cover the panoramic glass roof? Or do you wake up at 5am in the summer?

66tim99 · Jan 16, 2024

montyburns1982 said:
How do you cover the panoramic glass roof? Or do you wake up at 5am in the summer?

Looks like theres an option:
Darken all windows, including the panoramic roof, with magnetic pleated blinds for pleasant dreams. The ventilation slots on the front doors provide fresh air, even when the windows are closed.

It looks quite attractive tbh, if you want a 5 seater rig that you can sleep in occasionally. I can't see them selling many Caddy Californias when it launches, but that depends on price.

montyburns1982 · Jan 16, 2024

Makes sense, hopefully better than the tent arrangement in the Cali SE!

Corradobrit · Jan 16, 2024

Don't these have a button to make the glass opaque? Kinda like those Transitions lenses from the 90's. I know this technology is used on other vehicles coming out now.

colintfcolintf · Jan 16, 2024

Can’t sit up in bed either….

66tim99 · Jan 16, 2024

Corradobrit said:
Don't these have a button to make the glass opaque? Kinda like those Transitions lenses from the 90's. I know this technology is used on other vehicles coming out now.

No mention of that, and I think even when opaque those windows let light through. They are presumably very pricey too - Porsche do a mad one that incrementally turns opaque from front to back with the swipe of a finger.
If those ‘magnetic pleated blinds’ have the qualities of the magnetic cab blinds you get with a Cali, they’ll be flawed as a sleeping curtain too.

WelshGas · Jan 16, 2024

That’s the Beach version.

CamperFam · Jan 16, 2024

So come spring, you can look at all the bird crap on your roof from below. Lovely.

WelshGas · Jan 16, 2024

CamperFam said:
So come spring, you can look at all the bird crap on your roof from below. Lovely.

At least it wouldn't damage the paintwork on the roof.

Corradobrit · Jan 16, 2024

WelshGas said:
At least it wouldn't damage the paintwork on the roof.

But it can etch the glass

Defender90 · Jan 17, 2024

CamperFam said:
So come spring, you can look at all the bird crap on your roof from below. Lovely.

Or watch all the condensation build up and drop all over the bed lol

WelshGas · Jan 17, 2024

Corradobrit said:
But it can etch the glass

So you check your roof hourly in case a bird has targeted it. At least with a glass roof you can see it without getting out the steps.

WelshGas · Jan 17, 2024

Defender90 said:
Or watch all the condensation build up and drop all over the bed lol

Just proves you have inadequate ventilation.

derek_j_buchanan · Jan 18, 2024

WelshGas said:
Just proves you have inadequate ventilation.

Mum always told me to leave the heater on

roblpmedinburgh · Mar 1, 2024

I just picked up my new Beach today and was chatting to the staff. One big problem they told me is that it is longer. Maybe not much by a google suggests 25cm? I just parked my new 6.1 back at my flats and it just fits in the parking space.