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New narrow and short camper van produced in France with two sleeping berths

04.04.2026 07:00 1 min 1 source
automobile-magazine.fr FRA
New narrow and short camper van produced in France with two sleeping berths
Original source: automobile-magazine.fr

French manufacturer Joa By Pilote has unveiled the updated 54G camper van for the 2026 model year. The model, measuring 5.41 m in length and 2.05 m in width, is built on a Fiat Ducato chassis with a 2.2L engine (140 hp) and an automatic transmission. The camper van features two sleeping berths measuring 133×190 cm, a kitchen, a bathroom, and starts at a price of 58,900 euros.

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New narrow and short camper van produced in France with two sleeping berths

04.04.2026 automobile-magazine.fr FRA Original source

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