Innovative campervans

Get on tour with the best tents, campervans and equipment

KNAUS TOURER CUV 

Knaus's innovative Tourer CUV, designed together with Volkswagen, aims to bridge the gap between campervan and motorhome - the brand reckon they've established a whole new vehicle category with the CUV (or caravanning utility vehicle). This roomy bus sleeps four and sports a pop-up roof for extra room. The Tourer is a manoeuvrable size but still manages to squeeze in a shower, toilet and kitchen.

From £72,230, knaus.com

VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ

Totally electric and part-crafted with recycled materials, Volkswagen's ID Buzz is a van built for the future of camping. The design may nod to VW's heritage but the Buzz's spiffy electric motor charges to 80% in just 30 minutes. The 2023 launch of the ID Buzz has a seating configuration for seven (although you could customise the interior) but a full camper model is also on the way.

From £58,915, volkswagen-vans.co.uk

TOYOTA ALPHARD HYBRID ECO PIONEER

This versatile hybrid is all about power - as well being able to run on electric, the Toyota Alphard includes an impressive 200-amp hours (Ah) lithium leisure battery, which can power appliances such as a cooker and fridge without the need for a hook-up.

From £29,995, campervanco.com

FORD TRANSIT NUGGET

Aimed at 'digital nomads', the Ford Transit Nugget comes with on-board Wi-Fi accessible by up to 10 devices, so you can WFV (work from van) anywhere you roam. Inside this capacious van there's a kitchen area, rear seating and a tilting roof for extra headroom.

Around £75,000, ford.co.uk

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