New campervans, little and large, for Adria
A few months ago, Adria previewed the Active Duo. This pop-top camper, based on the short-wheelbase Renault Trafic, has since seen further refinement for the UK market.
This is on the very latest version of the Trafic, with new lights, bumper, etc, externally and a new dashboard design (á la Captur, Kadjar) and improved multimedia. Crucially, Renault has stated that the van will now remain unchanged until 2027 – a clear advantage over Ford and VW, which are in the throws of being replaced by new models.
The Active Duo is not just a run-of-the-mill side kitchen design. It has two fully usable sliding doors, thanks to a much more compact kitchen on the nearside. This includes a 42-litre compressor fridge and a single-burner hob and sink ( fed by a 20-litre tank). The seat system is the Reimo Variotech, which slides along floor rails to five different positions.
The pop-top is akin to the one used on Adria’s Twin Sports, with a sprung roof bed and panoramic canvas.
The Active Duo’s Comfort Pack adds Webasto diesel heating, an awning, carpets, leisure battery and special suspension that keeps the overall height down to 1.99m.
Adria’s other big news is the Twin Max, which debuted as a design study last year. It is the company’s first conversion of the MAN TGE and its largest-ever campervan (although a six-metre model is expected to follow).
Initially, there will be two models – the 680 SLB with twin beds and the 680 SGX with a double bed that rises electrically all the way to the ceiling. Expect a high spec for these premium campervans, including the 178bhp engine and eight-speed automatic gearbox, while prices are anticipated to be around £96,000 including a very well-appointed cab, twin leisure batteries, solar panel, awning and leather upholstery.
There are updates across the motorhome range, too, starting with an extra layout (780 DL) for the Supersonic A-class, featuring twin beds and a face-to-face lounge.
There are additional models in the Mercedes-based Coral and Matrix low-profile ranges, too, so each is now available with the same three layouts: 670 DC with island bed and a side settee lounge, 670 SL, which also has twin beds but a half-dinette and 670 DL with twin beds and lounge with facing sofas.
The slimline Compact low-profile models are updated with various detail enhancements, while the Matrix 600 DT (6.98m low-profile with rear garage and washroom, large front lounge and drop-down bed) moves
