Price £44,995 Berths 4 MiRO 1850kg MTPLM 2051kg The smart exterior of the newly revamped Elegance is matched by the luxury of its contemporary interior
Words and photos Andrew Jenkinson
WHEN ABI STOPPED making tourers back in 2001, Swift seized the chance to take on some of the best names in caravans.
Several were very well known, such as Ace and Award. But some were saved for later: it wasn’t until 2014 that the Elegance reappeared as Swift’s distinctly upmarket range, boasting the firm’s new timber-free SMART construction system.
Elegance has become a good seller, and a couple of years ago, the 8ft-wide Grande models were added to the line-up.
Eventually, though, the interior needed a bit of a revamp and for 2023, Swift has gone for a complete redesign – which has included making all models Grande.
We checked out the spacious twin-axle 845, which features an end washroom and a transverse fixed bed.
Pitch and set-up
With its smart new alloys and understated grey and white GRP sides highlighted by bold graphics, the 845 is a good-looking tourer. The new front and rear GRP panels also enhance the superb styling.
There is a GRP roof to help resist hail damage, and two awning lights are fitted, one nearside, the other offside. Heavy-duty corner steadies, restyled LED road lights and ATC are all part of the spec.
A gas BBQ point, exterior mains socket and exterior shower point with shower head are included, as well as the Truma waterfeed tap connection. A 100W solar panel is also new for 2023.
The Elegance has a 30-litre fresh-water tank with external pump for filling, and a Status TV aerial also comes as standard.
Lounge
The lounge offers ample space and comfort, with deep upholstery and opulent scatter cushions, and the large front window and sunroof allow in plenty of natural light.
There is a bright new lighting scheme, with front pillar corner lights, integral lighting and corner spotlights.
The large central chest has a slide-out tabletop, with a phone charger and two mains sockets handily placed nearby.
Curtains are fitted on the front windows and the side window in the rear bedroom; the side windows at the front have been supplied with padded panels instead.
Speakers for the DAB radio are neatly installed in the ceiling, while the attractive drinks cabinet is located beside the glazed one-piece entrance door.
Kitchen
The side kitchen is well planned, with plenty of cupboards and drawers, overhead lockers and a sensibly placed microwave. You also get the latest Thetford oven and dual-fuel hob, with an extractor fan and a rooflight up above.
