There were big changes from this German manufacturer last year, and while development of its existing line-up continues, the company launched two very different concept vehicles this year, one in a completely new market.
That market is the car camper one and Bürstner is exploring the idea of a multipurpose vehicle for the modern family with the Habiton, based on the Renault Kangoo.
Like previous Bürstner concepts, the Habiton follows the maxim of ‘travel small, live large’ and features an inflatable roof tent that is fully integrated into the vehicle.
Bürstner says using a modular concept means it is easy to switch from everyday life to camping, and vice versa. These include, for example, a removable kitchen unit including induction hob and sink, an inflatable mattress for use inside the vehicle (in addition to the roof bed) and an electric coolbox.
The ‘lounge tent’ has blackout elements attached with snap fasteners that can be used as bags during the day, air vents with flyscreens, dimmable LEDs, hook-on baskets and an extra battery.
The second concept is the Lounge low-profile model, which has a slide-out in the lounge area. This creates more floorspace as well as allowing the bed to become a full-length sofa bed, still with access around. It uses similar inflatable technology to the Lyseo Gallery but applies this to the slide-out section, which has the added benefit of being insulated as well as easy to deploy.
In other news, the Renault-based Playa campervan sees a second model, the 530 offering an end washroom and kitchen, still with twin sliding doo
