Ultimate sleepers: Can new Citroen campervan beat VW California?

Citroën Holidays, a new campervan, is aiming to take on the Volkswagen California as a go-to option for campsite life. The article frames the contest around character and capability: the Citroën is 2.4 tonnes and diesel-powered, taking more than 12 seconds to reach 62mph, while the California is described as slow in straight-line speed but quick to switch from minibus to a rolling four-person villa. Volkswagen has sold more than 200,000 Californias since the badge’s 2004 debut, tracing roots back to the 1950 Type 2. The Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo and third-party camper conversions provide alternatives, but the California remains a mainstream factory-built choice. The T7-generation California starts at nearly £65,000 and can add around £10,000 with higher trims.