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HIRABO unveils BOUKEN camper based on Suzuki Every

27.04.2026 10:00 6 min 13 sources РУС
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HIRABO unveils BOUKEN camper based on Suzuki Every
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Hirano Auto Body (brand HIRABO) has launched the BOUKEN light camper built on a Suzuki Every. It lets two adults sleep without unloading luggage and uses a portable power station instead of a fixed battery. The premiere is set for April 25–26, 2026 in Kawasaki.

Hirano Auto Body (brand HIRABO) has introduced the new BOUKEN light camper. According to some sources, it is based on a Suzuki Every; others say it is built on a Subaru Sambar. The camper accommodates two adults and allows sleeping without unloading luggage, thanks to an efficient layout.

Instead of a fixed battery system, it uses a portable power station for easier maintenance. An optional bed longer than 240 cm is available. Versions with 2WD and 4WD are offered.

The premiere is scheduled for the Kanagawa Camping Car Fair in Kawasaki on April 25–26, 2026. The model will also be shown at other exhibitions in April and July 2026.

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