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Kei vans with pop-up roofs: three models for four people

16.07.2026 21:54 1 min 2 sources
jafmate.jp JPN + 1 more
Kei vans with pop-up roofs: three models for four people
Original source: Yahoo!ニュース

In Brief

Japanese manufacturers have unveiled three kei vans with pop-up roofs that increase interior height to 2 m. Models White House Camper N-VAN COMPO POP, Field Life COCON and Auto One Piccolo Alpha Kyuden Kun Pop Up come with fridge, microwave and extra batteries. Prices range from 3,336 million to 4,565 million yen.

Japanese manufacturers have introduced three kei vans (light campers based on micro vans) with pop-up roofs that allow standing upright inside and sleeping up to four people.

The models White House Camper N-VAN COMPO POP, Field Life COCON and Auto One Piccolo Alpha Kyuden Kun Pop Up feature a pop-up roof that increases interior height to 2 m. Standard equipment includes a refrigerator, microwave oven, additional batteries and charging systems. Prices range from 3,336 million to 4,565 million yen.

Also presented is a camper based on the Suzuki Every with a pop-up roof — the Piccolo Camper+. It offers four sleeping places and a simple interior with plenty of free space. The vehicle is 3395 mm long and 1475 mm wide.

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Three kei vans with pop-up roofs offer stand-up interior and four berths

15.07.2026 jafmate.jp JPN Original source

Suzuki Every-based camper van sleeps four with pop-up roof

09.01.2026 news.yahoo.co.jp JPN Original source

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