Volkswagen California (05 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 14 June 2007 Last Updated: 24 September 2009 Many people will have fond memories of once owning a 'Camper van'. And while plenty of these older models are still on the roads, it is perhaps easy to overlook the fact that Volkswagen still sells its equivalent today. Based on the Volkswagen Caravelle, the California offers a four-seat/four-berth travelling companion and even comes complete with the kitchen sink. The California sleeps two in it's pop-up roof compartment and two in the passenger compartment - it can also carry water and gas. It might lack the simplistic charm of the original Camper, but it's a capable part-time traveller and is certainly more manageable than a full-size motorhome. 4 out of 5 Other Volkswagen reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery Company Car Costs P11D Value The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax. CO2 g/km The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls. BIK Band The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car. 20% Tax / 40% Tax The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate. SE 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 2.0 BiTDI SE (180bhp) 4MOTION 4d DSG £49,580 232 18% £1,784 £3,569 £1,784 £3,569 2.0 TDI SE (140bhp) 4d £43,305 203 18% £1,559 £3,118 £1,559 £3,118 2.0 TDI SE (140bhp) 4d DSG £44,985 216 18% £1,619 £3,238 £1,619 £3,238 2.0 BiTDI SE (180bhp) 4d £45,245 199 18% £1,628 £3,257 £1,628 £3,257 2.0 BiTDI SE (180bhp) 4d DSG £46,925 208 18% £1,689 £3,378 £1,689 £3,378 2.0 BiTDI SE (180bhp) 4MOTION 4d £47,900 221 18% £1,724 £3,448 £1,724 £3,448 Berghaus 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 2.0 BiTDI Berghaus 4d £47,720 199 18% £1,718 £3,436 £1,718 £3,436 Beach 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014 Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 4 4d £34,600 184 18% £1,245 £2,491 £1,245 £2,491 2.0 TDI Beach (140bhp) 4d £35,500 203 18% £1,278 £2,556 £1,278 £2,556 Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cars for Sale Search well over a hundred thousand new and used cars for sale across the UK. Find out more Previous: Also Consider Next: Gallery