Volkswagen unveils luxurious Crafter-based camper van

Volkswagen has released a single sketch tease of a factory-built camper van based on its latest full-sized Crafter delivery van.

Named the California XXL, the concept is set to join the Transporter T6-based California that is already available in European markets. It is due to be revealed in full in August.

Based on a medium-length wheelbase Crafter, the latest flagship camper van measures in at a substantial 5986mm long but manages to package in enough to keep fans of the great outdoors content for weeks on end.

Thanks to a high-roof, full-size adults can stand and move around the Volkswagen's cabin without having to duck.

Inside, the California XXL manages to incorporate a wet-room bathroom, sleeping space for two adults and two children and a small kitchen that cleverly features a sink, gas hob and two fridges.

Pictured is the concept version, which also uses luxury sedan-style mood lighting and comes with a large panoramic roof but the star attraction was a projector TV in the bed area.

It's not known if those will make it to production.

Speaking of which, the production version of the California XXL will make its global debut at the Caravan Salon in late August in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Pricing is expected to be steep. In the UK the Transporter T6-based California is priced from £46,625 (A$83,200).

The larger Crafter camper is expected to weigh in at around A$110,000.