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Honda unveils Base Station caravan prototype

16.01.2026 09:49 1 min 1 source
Autoplus FRA
Honda unveils Base Station caravan prototype
Original source: Autoplus

Honda has unveiled the Base Station caravan prototype designed to be towed by regular passenger cars. The design features a fold-out sofa-futon sleeping four, a pop-up roof with 2.1 meters of headroom, a kitchen, an outdoor shower, and integrated solar panels. The manufacturer mentions competitive pricing in the light caravan segment but provides no firm commitment to production.

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