Volkswagen has cut prices across its flagship Grand California campervan range in the UK by £1,000 and added a new Off-Grid package with solar panels and lithium batteries, alongside a rugged Dune Special Edition. The move makes the largest model in the California lineup more accessible while extending its appeal to buyers who want to spend longer away from mains power.
The Grand California has been on sale since 2019 and received a facelift in 2025 that brought a digital cockpit, a camper control panel and more advanced driver assistance systems. For 2027, Volkswagen has focused on value, equipment and off-grid capability rather than a wholesale redesign. The cheapest Grand California 600 now starts from £68,960 excluding VAT, while the Dune Special Edition begins at £69,960. The longer 680 model is priced from £71,440, and the range-topping 680 Dune Special Edition with 4Motion all-wheel drive reaches £79,160.
The Dune Special Edition introduces a more adventurous look, combining Ascot Grey paint with an unpainted front bumper that matches the plastic cladding along the profile and rear bumper. It also features Dune decals and 17-inch Lismore black alloy wheels. Despite the utilitarian styling, LED headlights and daytime running lights are standard, while fog lights and side marker lamps remain optional. Inside, the Dune and other 2027 models gain Atami Bamboo trim and a hard-wearing wood-effect floor covering, along with extra storage compartments and a foldout table.
The optional Off-Grid package is priced at £1,450 and adds solar panels plus two 40Ah LiFePO4 batteries. Volkswagen says the batteries offer 40% greater capacity than before, extending the time owners can spend away from campsite hook-ups. The package is aimed at buyers who use their camper for extended trips rather than occasional weekends.
Both Grand California bodystyles remain available. The taller 600 measures 5.98 metres long, while the longer 680 stretches to 6.80 metres. Each includes a fully equipped kitchen, sleeping, living and dining areas, and a small bathroom with a shower. That bathroom helps separate the Crafter-based Grand California from Volkswagen's smaller California models, which are based on the Caddy, Transporter, Multivan and ID. Buzz.
Power comes exclusively from a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine producing 161bhp and 410Nm of torque. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and sends drive to either the front wheels or all four wheels when specified with the 4Motion system. The mechanical package is unchanged for 2027, with Volkswagen concentrating its updates on pricing, interior materials and off-grid equipment.
The price reduction and new special edition come as Volkswagen seeks to defend its position in the growing campervan market. The Grand California sits at the top of the range, offering more space and facilities than the smaller models that have long been popular with camping enthusiasts. By lowering the entry point and adding solar capability, Volkswagen is responding to buyers who want a vehicle that can serve as both daily transport and a self-sufficient base for longer journeys.
The 2027 Grand California is available to order in the UK now. The Dune Special Edition and Off-Grid package are expected to appeal to customers who prioritise rugged styling and remote travel over the more conventional specification of the standard model.