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Bug Truck tops January 2026 camper van popularity ranking

09.02.2026 14:49 1 min 2 sources РУС
VOIX biz JPN + 1 more
Bug Truck tops January 2026 camper van popularity ranking
Original source: プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES

In Brief

A comparison site released its January 2026 popularity ranking for camper vans. The compact Bug Truck Panel Van took first place, keeping its lead from last year.

A camper van comparison site has published its popularity ranking for January 2026. The compact camper "Bug Truck Panel Van" took first place, maintaining its lead from the previous year. The second and third places went to models focused on enhanced living comfort.

The top 10 includes various types: caravans, campers, and van-based motorhomes. The ranking is based on data from the comparison site.

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January 2026 motorhome popularity ranking released

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Bug Truck retains top spot in January 2026 motorhome popularity ranking

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Updated: 22.08.2026

Regular

$1.05 /l

JPY166.43 · €0.90/l

30 of 142

cheaper than 80% of countries

High-octane

$1.11 /l

JPY176.40 · €0.95/l

16 of 94

cheaper than 84% of countries

軽油

$0.97 /l

JPY154.61 · €0.83/l

19 of 142

cheaper than 87% of countries

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