Nissan NV350 Caravan Eleganza 2026: price, sales start, and interior layout

Toy Factory has announced the new Da Vinci 5.4 camper, built on the Fiat Ducato platform. The vehicle will debut at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026 on July 11–12 at Tokyo Big Sight, with sales starting at the event. Priced at 1,584,000 yen, the 5.4-meter model features a redesigned interior shared with the Da Vinci 6.0.

Stellantis Japan released the limited-edition Jeep Wrangler Whitecap on July 3, 2026, limited to 100 units, plus 5 units of the Whitecap with TripTop roof tent (sold by lottery). Based on the Wrangler Unlimited Sahara, it features a 2.0L turbo engine (272 hp, 400 Nm), 8-speed automatic, and on-demand 4WD. Exterior combines Hydro Blue paint with white grille, roof, and quarter pillars. Price: ¥8.94 million for the standard version, ¥9.74 million with the tent.

BLANC, a startup operating hotel resorts built from wheeled travel trailers, has opened its third property, BLANC YATSUGATAKE, in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture. All accommodation units, restaurant and reception are housed in registered trailers, enabling development on land with building restrictions. The hotel promotes sustainable tourism with minimal land alteration.

A new roadside station 'Noda Paapuru' in Noda, Iwate Prefecture, features an RV campsite and is part of the Japan Camping Car Rally 2025.

FamilyMart opened a flagship store in Tokyo with fitting rooms and a 300-item clothing line. Lawson is rolling out overnight parking rentals for car camping at 2500 yen per night, aiming for 3000 locations. Seven-Eleven has added powder rooms for makeup and hair styling. The innovations come as store visits fell 0.5% last year.

Toy-Factory is reviving the ZARA camper based on the Toyota HiAce Wide Middle Body. The model will debut on July 11–12, 2026 at the Tokyo Camping Car Show, with sales starting immediately. It features a factory-installed DC air conditioner from ALPINE, sleeping capacity for 2–4 people, and a clesana X1 waterless toilet. Dimensions: length 4840 mm, width 1880 mm, height 2105 mm, allowing parking in multi-storey car parks with a 2.3 m height limit.