Volkswagen Grand California 2020– car dimensions: 6836 mm long, 2040 mm wide and 2839 mm high. Unladen weight is 3,222 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cab has a Discover Media system with 8-inch or 10-inch touchscreen, wired and wireless App-Connect for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus voice control. Climatronic electronic climate control is standard in the cab. Adaptive cruise control, Front Assist with autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist including blind spot monitor and rear traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors with side protection, and a rear view camera are all standard. Driver alert is also fitted.
As a fixed-layout camper the 680 offers around 800 litres of storage in the rear plus 180 litres under the longitudinal double bed. The bed folds for easier access to the load area through the rear wing doors.
Braked towing capacity is listed at 2000 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. trailer hitch preparation is standard. Payload based on standard equipment is 516 kg at 3880 kg GVM.
Reinforced stabilisation is fitted as standard on the suspension. The vehicle suits touring rather than heavy work use, with second battery and solar panel aiding off-grid camping.
The cabin has a sleek light modern interior with swivel front seats that offer height lumbar and armrest adjustment plus standard heating. A half-dinette lounge pairs with a wall table kitchen block and full wet room. The 680 sleeps two on a long rear double bed with good storage under it and in overhead cabinets. Two skylights plus camping windows with blinds and flyscreens keep the space bright and airy. Cab air conditioning is electronic with dust pollen filter.
2.0 TDI diesel 130 kW 410 Nm with 8-speed automatic and 75 L tank
Combined fuel use 9.5 L/100 km NEDC on 680
Oil service up to 30 000 km or two years
Standard Front Assist AEB Crosswind Assist ESP ABS hill start adaptive cruise driver alert
Driver front passenger side and curtain airbags plus rear view camera and park sensors
5 year mechanical warranty and 12 year anti-corrosion cover in several markets
The Grand California 680 runs a 2.0 litre turbo diesel making 130 kW and 410 Nm. It drives through an 8-speed automatic. Fuel tank holds 75 litres. Official combined consumption sits at 9.5 L/100 km under NEDC for the 680. Real-world motorway runs can reach higher efficiency when cruising steadily.
Service intervals reach 30 000 km or two years whichever comes first. Several markets include multi-year service plans covering oil inspections and MOTs. Warranty commonly runs five years or 150 000 km with roadside assistance and a twelve-year anti-corrosion guarantee. Base vehicle and conversion share the same dealer network for upkeep.
Safety kit draws from the Crafter platform. Standard items include Front Assist with autonomous emergency braking Crosswind Assist electronic stability control ABS hill start and descent adaptive cruise control and driver alert. Airbags cover driver front passenger side and curtain. Park distance control front and rear plus rear view camera are fitted. Lane keep and blind spot monitors appear as standard or option depending on market. No dedicated camper crash rating exists.
Length 6836 mm, Width 2040 mm, Height 2839 mm, Wheelbase 4490 mm (Grand California 2020-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen Taiwan MY24 brochure, VW SSP 594 and official tech pages, NZ/UK brochures.