Volkswagen California Edition 2018 review<br /><br />It gets all the usual Ocean luxuries, including a gas hob, sink and deep refrigerator, as well as an electrically-operated pop-up roof, a six-inch touchscreen infotainment system and three-zone climate control. VW’s Discover Navigation set-up is standard, as are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.<br /><br />What’s more, the new Edition version gets gloss black details for the roof and door mirrors, tinted windows and tail-lights, and unique decals on the doors and bootlid. The 17-inch alloy wheels are exclusive to this model, and every version gets powerful LED headlamps and sharp daytime running lights. There are five colours to choose from.<br /><br />Up front, the driving position is high but comfortable. You get a commanding view out, and the all-round windows means visibility on the motorway is excellent. The door bins are huge and there’s a pair of gloveboxes, with 12v and USB charging within easy reach.<br /><br />Like the Transporter van on which it is based, the California drives really rather well. Our test model’s bi-turbo diesel engine has plenty of grunt, and the slick DSG auto means all that performance is accessed via a simple flick of the foot. Refinement is, as ever, a VW strong point; the Cali is almost as quiet as the firm’s passenger cars.
