Hot car deal: embrace 'van life' in the Volkswagen California Beach Camper for £403 per month

With an all-new Volkswagen California on its way very soon, there’s a few deals to be had on the outgoing 6.1 model – just in time for a summer break away. The Volkswagen California is the quintessential compact camper; stylish, practical and featuring decent onboard tech, it comes packed with clever features designed to help make life on the road comfortable and stress-free. If you’re after a capable camper, and don’t want to wait for the all-new version, then this popular van is certainly worth your consideration.

What’s so good about this VW California Beach Camper deal? 

This two-year VW California deal is offered by UK Car Line Vehicle Leasing, requiring an initial deposit of £4,836.43, followed by monthly instalments of £403.04. There’s a processing fee of £269.99, along with a 5,000-mile annual limit. You can adjust the terms of the deal if you wish, although it will cost a little extra; for example, upping the mileage to 10,000 miles per annum means you’ll pay £424.14 every month.

This particular California Beach Camper model comes with four seats, a fold-out mini kitchen, a manual pop-up hydraulic roof and a pull-out awning, along with front air conditioning and heating for the passenger compartment. Other tech features include adaptive cruise control, a DAB radio and USB ports to connect your smartphone to the van’s infotainment system.

Power comes from a 2.0-litre diesel engine, producing 148bhp via a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. Volkswagen claims average fuel consumption of up to 35.8mpg, which means you should see more than 600 miles from a tank of fuel.

What’s so good about the VW California?

With the VW California, it’s all about the freedom – just jump on board and set your own schedule. There’s nothing quite like the famous German camper and it has a well deserved reputation for being versatile, practical and easy to drive. A flexible two-year deal such as this could be the start of some exciting camping adventures.