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At Japan Camping Car Show 2026, Vantech showed the ASTRARE TRIAS 480 on Isuzu TRAVIO chassis, 4.8 m long, priced at about 13 million yen. Also launched: ASTRARE NS Biarte on Nissan Caravan, height 1990 mm, base price 6,149,000 yen.
Vantech has introduced two new camper models. The Vantech ASTRARE TRIAS 480 debuted at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. It is 4.8 m long, built on an Isuzu TRAVIO chassis, meets Japan's standard driver's license weight limits, sleeps up to four people, and costs approximately 13 million yen.
Also presented is the ASTRARE NS Biarte (also referred to as NS Viart in some sources) based on the Nissan Caravan. It measures 4695 mm in length, 1695 mm in width, and 1990 mm in height, allowing it to enter multi-storey car parks with a 2 m height limit. Inside, a multifunctional sofa-bed sleeps two; with optional seats, the cabin accommodates 4–5 people. With an additional child bed, it can sleep up to four. The base price is 6,149,000 yen.
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The Vantech ASTRARE TRIAS 480 motorhome was presented at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The 4.8m-long model is built on an Isuzu TRAVIO chassis, com...
The Vantech ASTRARE TRIAS 480 motorhome was presented at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The 4.8m-long model is built on an Isuzu TRAVIO chassis, complies with weight limits for standard Japanese driver's licenses, and sleeps up to four people. The price is approximately 13 million yen.
VANTECH has introduced the ASTRARE NS Biarte camper van based on the Nissan Caravan. The model, measuring 4695 mm long, 1695 mm wide, and 1990 mm high...
VANTECH has introduced the ASTRARE NS Biarte camper van based on the Nissan Caravan. The model, measuring 4695 mm long, 1695 mm wide, and 1990 mm high, can park in multi-story car parks with height restrictions from 2 meters. The interior features a multifunctional sofa bed for two, and with optional seats, the cabin converts into a lounge area for 4-5 people.
Vantech has unveiled the ASTRARE NS Viart camper based on the Nissan Caravan. Its height of 1990 mm allows it to enter multi-story parking lots with a...
Vantech has unveiled the ASTRARE NS Viart camper based on the Nissan Caravan. Its height of 1990 mm allows it to enter multi-story parking lots with a 2-meter limit, and with an optional children's bed it can sleep up to four people. The base price is 6,149,000 yen.
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