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Honda unveils lightweight Base Station camper prototype

16.01.2026 17:20 2 min 5 sources РУС
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Honda unveils lightweight Base Station camper prototype
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Honda has unveiled a prototype of the lightweight Base Station camper in the US. The compact modular trailer weighs under 680 kg, sleeps up to four, runs on solar panels, and can be towed by a compact SUV.

Honda's US division has unveiled the Base Station prototype, the company's first foray into the trailer segment.

Weighing under 1500 pounds (about 680 kg), it can be towed by a compact SUV like the CR-V. The modular interior accommodates up to four people, featuring a fold-down bed and a touch panel control. The base version includes a two-person sleeping area, a roof tent, and air conditioning. Windows can be replaced with modules such as a kitchen or shower. Instead of built-in plumbing, external modular solutions are used. Power comes from rooftop solar panels and a lithium battery.

Estimated price ranges from $20,000 to $40,000. Sales start date has not been announced.

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