BEST LUXURY MOTORHOME
HOW many motorhomes can claim that they were conceived by automotive design royalty? Well, the Kreos can. For its flagship A-class, Laika turned to GFG Style, the company of Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro with a back catalogue of creating cars wearing Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Maserati logos. That’s no surprise, as GFG had already created the low-profile Kreos L 5009, which was highly commended in this category a year ago.
The H 5109 takes the layout of its low-profile cousin and adds A-class comfort and even more designer panache. With its simple black and white exterior colour scheme, minimalist LED headlamps, grille peppered with tiny slots, and flush glazing, you won’t mistake the new Kreos for anything else. Nor will you forget that it’s Italian, thanks to the tricolour on the mirrors!
The décor inside is, perhaps, an even greater change from the bland designs sometimes seen from rival brands. The dark blue walls contrast with a contemporary mix of white, grey and wood accents and there are also curves and rounded corners everywhere.
You can also customise the seat bases and backrests in different fabrics and colours to suit your style, and there are alternatives to the round dining table. There’s also a 32in TV, which can be viewed from the electric drop-down bed, as well as from the lounge seating in the day.
In the 1.2m-long kitchen you can choose between three different formats, including one with an optional Bosch dishwasher and the Grand Chef option with a low-level oven. Worktops are in Getacore (like Corian), while the fridge has a 153-litre capacity.
The washroom sits behind the kitchen with a door to close off the rear and another door to give privacy from the bedroom. Unlike in even some luxury models, the toilet
