Volkswagen has released the first pictures of the
California XXL concept ahead of its debut in Düsseldorf later this month.
Based on the Crafter, the California XXL is two-tone
motorhome which features an extended roof with a massive sky light. Despite
being significantly taller than the standard model, Volkswagen engineers
installed "special indentations" on the roof to "ensure that the
drag coefficient remains within the favorable range of a conventional Crafter."
The company only released a couple of interior
sketches but said the van is equipped with front seats and a rear bench that
can be rotated 180 degrees to provide a make-shift living room. Volkswagen also
says the concept has a spacious living area and a comfortable bed that measures
approximately two meters long.
After a long day on the road, drivers tend to work
up an appetite so designers installed a relatively large kitchen with a
two-burner stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. The kitchen also features plenty
of storage space and an extendable work surface.
When nature calls, you'll be glad to know Volkswagen
managed to squeeze in a pint-size "wet room." Essentially a shower
with an integrated toilet, the room looks pretty cramped but at least the bathroom
sink folds up to provide a little extra space when needed.
