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Japanese tuners have unveiled two compact camper vans based on mini trucks: the Dune Rover on a Daihatsu Hijet and the Suzuki Carry. Both models are small but differ in price and features.
Japanese companies are expanding the niche of ultra-compact camper vans based on kei trucks. Two new models — the Dune Rover by Direct Cars and the Suzuki Carry — offer different approaches to living space.
Both models accommodate two people. The Dune Rover is more expensive and offers more sleeping space but lacks a toilet, while the Suzuki Carry is cheaper and comes with all-wheel drive.
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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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