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Japanese company Direct Cars will unveil the new Katana camper van based on the Toyota Camroad at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Makuhari Messe from January 30 to February 2. The model features 4WD, a 3.0-liter diesel engine, a 400 Ah lithium-ion battery, air conditioning, and a foldable bunk bed. Seven new models will debut at the show.
Japanese company Direct Cars will present the new Katana camper van based on the Toyota Camroad at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026, held from January 30 to February 2 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The model will be shown to the public for the first time, with sales starting simultaneously with the exhibition.
The camper van is equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) and a 3.0-liter diesel engine. Features include a 400 Ah lithium-ion battery, a household air conditioner, a foldable bunk bed, and a 32-inch television. The body has special protective coating and rear swing doors.
In total, Direct Cars will showcase seven new camper van models at the show, with the KATANA as the flagship.
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Japanese manufacturer Direct Cars will unveil the new Katana motorhome, based on the Camroad, at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The event takes plac...
Japanese manufacturer Direct Cars will unveil the new Katana motorhome, based on the Camroad, at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The event takes place from January 30 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. This marks the world premiere of the model, with sales commencing at the show.
Japanese manufacturer Direct Cars has unveiled the new Katana motorhome, built on a Toyota Camroad base. The 4WD model with a 3.0-liter diesel engine ...
Japanese manufacturer Direct Cars has unveiled the new Katana motorhome, built on a Toyota Camroad base. The 4WD model with a 3.0-liter diesel engine will have its world premiere at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Makuhari Messe from January 30. The motorhome features a 400Ah lithium-ion battery, air conditioning, and a foldable double bunk bed.
Direct Cars will premiere seven new motorhome models at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026, starting January 30 at Makuhari Messe. The flagship KATANA, b...
Direct Cars will premiere seven new motorhome models at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026, starting January 30 at Makuhari Messe. The flagship KATANA, based on the Toyota Camroad, features 4WD, a 3.0-liter diesel engine, and is equipped for extended stays with a 400Ah lithium battery and household appliances.
Direct Cars will unveil the KATANA motorhome at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Makuhari Messe. The model, based on the Toyota Camroad with 4WD and...
Direct Cars will unveil the KATANA motorhome at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Makuhari Messe. The model, based on the Toyota Camroad with 4WD and a 3.0L diesel engine, will be one of seven new vehicles presented. Sales will commence at the show, which runs from January 30 to February 2, 2026.
Japanese company Direct Cars unveiled the new KATANA motorhome at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Makuhari Messe on January 30. Based on a Toyota C...
Japanese company Direct Cars unveiled the new KATANA motorhome at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Makuhari Messe on January 30. Based on a Toyota Camroad with 4WD and a 3-liter diesel engine, the model features a special protective body coating, double rear doors, and is equipped with a 400Ah lithium-ion battery, a household air conditioner, and a 32-inch TV. A total of seven new models from the brand debuted at the show.
Direct Cars has unveiled the new KATANA motorhome based on the Toyota Camroad. The 4WD model with a 3.0-liter diesel engine will have its world premie...
Direct Cars has unveiled the new KATANA motorhome based on the Toyota Camroad. The 4WD model with a 3.0-liter diesel engine will have its world premiere at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 in Makuhari from January 30 to February 2. The motorhome features a 400Ah lithium-ion battery, a household air conditioner, and a foldable bunk bed.
Direct Cars unveiled the new KATANA motorhome at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. Based on the Camroad, the vehicle features 4WD, a 3000 diesel engine...
Direct Cars unveiled the new KATANA motorhome at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. Based on the Camroad, the vehicle features 4WD, a 3000 diesel engine, and interior amenities for extended stays. The company presented a total of seven new models at the show, held from January 30 to February 2 at Makuhari Messe.
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