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Belarusian camper van Kupava-273140 sparks frenzy before sales start

05.07.2026 01:12 12 min 24 sources
NewGrodno.By RUS + 23 more
Belarusian camper van Kupava-273140 sparks frenzy before sales start
Original source: NewGrodno.By

In Brief

MAZ and MAZ-Kupava have unveiled the Kupava-273140 camper van on a MAZ-365022 chassis. It sleeps four, features a 150 hp diesel engine, and operates from –30 to +40 °C. Price and release date are unannounced, but over 200 calls came in two hours after the first publication.

Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ), together with MAZ-Kupava, has presented the new Kupava-273140 camper van. The model is built on a serial MAZ-365022 chassis and is equipped with a Euro-5 diesel engine producing 150 hp and a 6-speed manual gearbox. A category B driving license is sufficient to drive it.

Equipment and capabilities

The camper van accommodates four people and has two sleeping areas. Standard equipment includes a kitchen block with a gas stove and refrigerator, a bathroom with a shower, climate control, an independent heater (providing heating for up to 56 hours with the engine off), as well as a barbecue, a cauldron, and bicycle mounts. The vehicle is fitted with ABS, EBD, and ESC systems and can be used in temperatures ranging from –30 to +40 °C.

Hype and prospects

After the first publication about the new model, the plant received over 200 calls in two hours. The price and exact sales start date have not yet been announced. The project is export-oriented, primarily targeting the Russian market.

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