Exciting new all-terrain motorhome from Germany
HERE’S something of a rarity – a mainstream manufacturer (part of the mighty Trigano Group) building a specific 4x4 motorhome. The new Xtura, which was launched in January at the Stuttgart show, isn’t a two-wheel drive ’van with a 4x4 option, it’s all-wheel drive as standard. It comes from Eura Mobil, a marque that has only recently reappeared on the UK market via M and C Ltd in Hull (so right-hand drive is available), and, unsurprisingly, it’s based on the Mercedes Sprinter.
Its maker describes the Xtura as being for “superlative independence”, claiming that the 330Ah lithium battery, 3kW inverter and two 120W solar panels can give you “independent power for up to 30 days.” Just as important if you want to truly get off the Tarmac, Eura Mobil says its newcomer has an “especially torsion-resistant superstructure” including an 85mm-thick floor – you won’t want creaks and rattles as you head across the desert! – while its Garmin navigation system is said to work anywhere in the world.
Externally, the Xtura isn’t just a standard low-profile motorhome with enhanced ride height. There are chunky off-road wheels and tyres, contrasting grey skirts, contour graphics, overcab LED lights and a substantial roof rack with rear ladder. The shape of the rear bodywork is also designed to maximise the departure angle when off-roading. The wood-free construction of the body features GRP walls, roof and floor with aluminium profiles joining the sides and floor, while the habitation windows are the flush-fitting, framed type.
Cab and living area are both finished in a creamy beige, while the front bumper retains an unpainted plastic finish for practicality. A skirt locker can be found on the nearside and there’s a full-sized rear garage with 1.19m headroom and adjustable lashing points. All the hatches have double seals.
The base vehicle comes with the 190hp motor and automatic ’box, as well as four-wheel drive. In the UK, we also get the Xtura Package, so the MBUX infotainment system, automatic climate control, Traffic Sign Assistant, LED headlamps, front fog lights, automatic high beam headlights and a 92-litre fuel tank are also included.
There’s just one interior layout – labelled 686 EF – with a classic rear single bed format. The two-tone furniture is in Chalet Rustico finish and the upholstery is called Trail (a cream faux leather that seems at odds with a ’van designed to go where it’s muddy). It’s quite a distinc
