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Three micro-campers based on Daihatsu Hijet: Quokka, Tanuki and Star Happy 1

20.03.2026 15:59 1 min 1 source
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Three micro-campers based on Daihatsu Hijet: Quokka, Tanuki and Star Happy 1
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Japanese company JP Star has introduced an updated version of the Daihatsu Hijet Star Happy 1 motorhome. The 3.6-meter-long vehicle is equipped with a 660cc turbo engine producing 64 hp and all-wheel drive, with a starting price of $23,700.

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Smaller than a Skoda Fabia: Japan releases a miniature motorhome for $23,700

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🇯🇵 Japan — fuel prices

Updated: 13.06.2026

Diesel

$0.95 /l

JPY152.99 · €0.83/l

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cheaper than 88% of countries

Petrol

$1.02 /l

JPY164.32 · €0.89/l

26 of 134

cheaper than 81% of countries

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