One of 2023’s most popular layouts, with an appealing price tag
KILIG is Rimor’s latest motorhome range. It’s a comprehensive line-up of both low-profile and, more unusually these days, overcab coachbuilts, ranging from under 6m up to 7.33m. All are based on the Ford Transit chassis with a maximum gross weight of 3,500kg to suit any driver.
Being all-new, it’s no surprise to find the inclusion of one of the most popular layouts of recent seasons, as seen in this 67 Plus model. With a generous front lounge, a supersized rear washroom and, crucially, a garage (but without a fixed bed above), this relatively new type of layout ticks a lot of boxes for a large number of customers. Originally developed by French maker, Chausson (like Rimor, a Trigano Group company), it’s a design that’s now offered by a number of marques, including British brands, Bailey and Swift. Where the Rimor version may score over some of its rivals, however, is in being more compact – overall length here is less than six-and-a-half metres.
Another plus for the Italian is its price; Rimor is known for offering value for money and Kilig is now the company’s entry-level coachbuilt range. This 67 Plus starts at a highly competitive £62,995, with the 130bhp engine and six-speed manual gearbox. You can choose Ford’s smooth automatic for an additional £2,600, while other key options include alloy wheels (£1,350) and an opening Skyview window over the cab (£2,000).
As standard, the Ford base vehicle comes with twin armrests on the cab seats, cruise control, driver and passenger airbags, remote central locking (not including the habitation door), electric mirrors, hill start assist, Bluetooth and phone/radio controls on the steering wheel, ESP, ASR and air-conditioning.
Externally, the Kilig’s all-white bodywork is broken up by geometric graphics, while the caravan-style windows sit slightly proud of the sides. The overcab pod has a distinctive angular design and, as with most imported models, the habitation door (with fixed window) is on the continental side. Also on the offside is the only external door into the good-sized garage, although a sliding door in the washroom gives internal access to this storage space.
Inside, the open-plan front lounge with face-to-face sofas belies the Kilig 67 Plus’ compact dimensions. The nearside settee may be slightly longer than its opposite number but both are a good size and, with the front seats rotated, there’s plenty of room for feet-up lounging. The fixed table rotates and folds in half, so it’s never obtrusive, but it’s the décor that really
