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Toyota TownAce-based camper soup from Direct Cars starts at 4.48 million yen

08.08.2026 09:02 1 min 1 source РУС
carview.yahoo.co.jp JPN

Japanese builder Direct Cars has unveiled the soup, a light camper based on the Toyota TownAce Van GL. Prices start at 4.48 million yen for the 2WD version and 4.78 million yen for the 4WD. The camper features split second-row seats that can be folded to carry long items, full interior trim, a portable battery, LED spotlights, and an external shower. It seats four and is classified under Japan's 8-number plate category.

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Toyota TownAce-based camper soup from Direct Cars starts at 4.48 million yen

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