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Westfalia Nansen 600L: first camper van made in France

12.09.2026 07:36 1 min 1 source РУС
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Westfalia Nansen 600L: first camper van made in France
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German manufacturer Westfalia has unveiled the Nansen 600L, its first camper van built in France, in Benet, Vendée. The vehicle measures 5.99 metres long and features two modular bunk beds at the rear that convert into a cargo area, plus a central walk-through washroom with two separate sections. The base price is €70,500, with a mandatory Nansen pack at €1,450 and an optional 4 Seasons pack at €2,490.

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