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Two Japanese tuners unveiled camper conversions of Kei mini-trucks: the Daihatsu Hijet Dune Rover and the Suzuki Carry. Both are compact but differ in price and features.
Japanese companies Direct Cars and Suzuki have introduced compact campers based on Kei mini-trucks. Direct Cars created the Dune Rover on the Daihatsu Hijet, measuring 3.4 meters long. It features two double beds, a mini-kitchen, and air conditioning, but no toilet. Prices start at 32,100 euros.
The second option is the Suzuki Carry 4WD, 3.72 meters long and weighing 1,180 kg. It sleeps two people, has all-wheel drive, a kitchen module, and a fold-out sofa. Pricing begins at 3.9 million yen (about 21,000 euros). Both models offer different approaches to compact camping.
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Japanese tuner Direct Cars has unveiled the Dune Rover camper van, based on the Daihatsu Hijet Kei mini-truck. The 3.4-meter-long vehicle features two...
Japanese tuner Direct Cars has unveiled the Dune Rover camper van, based on the Daihatsu Hijet Kei mini-truck. The 3.4-meter-long vehicle features two double beds, a mini-kitchen, and air conditioning, but lacks a toilet. The base price starts at 32,100 euros.
The Japanese market features the compact Suzuki Carry 4WD motorhome, measuring 3.72 meters in length. With a weight of 1180 kg, the two-person model h...
The Japanese market features the compact Suzuki Carry 4WD motorhome, measuring 3.72 meters in length. With a weight of 1180 kg, the two-person model has all-wheel drive and a basic layout including a kitchen module and a folding sofa. The price starts from 3.9 million yen (approximately 21,000 euros).
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