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Trakka unveils Trakkadu camper van based on Volkswagen Transporter T7

01.07.2026 10:50 1 min 1 source РУС
Revista Transporte Mundial SPA
Trakka unveils Trakkadu camper van based on Volkswagen Transporter T7
Original source: Revista Transporte Mundial

Australian company Trakka has introduced the Trakkadu, a camper van conversion of the Volkswagen Transporter T7. It features a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine with 177 hp, all-wheel drive, raised suspension, and underbody protection. The vehicle is 5.34 m long, includes a pop-up roof, sleeping for four, and solar panels rated at 390 W (upgradeable to 650 W). The interior uses a modular rail system for flexible layout. Price in Australia is AUD 162,000 (approx. EUR 99,000).

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