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As far as camper vans are concerned, converting a light commercial vehicle such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter into a bug-out mobile is a great idea. Hymer did it too, and the DuoCar S appears to tick all the right boxes.
The German company showcased a prototype at the 2017 Caravan Salon to find out what the public would improve on the vehicle. Two years of development work later, the real deal is available to order with a 93-liter fuel tank.
So much diesel is needed to keep everything in check, including an interior heater and the Smart Battery System that combines a lead-acid battery and a lithium-ion battery. Those two packs store energy in parallel, allowing the occupants to go off the grid for more than nine days. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg…
Featuring a 233-inch floor pan, the DuoCar S is aimed at singles and couples who also love to cook. A two-meter kitchen worktop complements dual-burner gas stove, 70-liter fridge and freezer located underneath the counter, foldable counter extension, and even a sink. The sleeping quarters consists of a centrally located bed, freeing up space at the rear for the bathroom and hardware.
As far as the cockpit is concerned, both seats swivel 360 degrees. The bed can be converted into a sofa, located right next to an adjustable table where you can drink your cup of Good Morning America without a care in the world. All in all, it’s an extremely impressive effort in terms of packaging and utility.
Pricing hasn’t been announced for the time being, but Hymer did mention the DuoCar S will reach dealerships in Germany in the winter of 2019. In regard to suck-squeeze-bang-blow, a 2.1-liter turbo diesel four-cylinder engine develops 143 PS and just enough torque for the camper van to not feel sluggish. Looking at the bigger picture, you wouldn’t need more than that because this type of vehicles isn’t made to go fast for rather obvious reasons.
So much diesel is needed to keep everything in check, including an interior heater and the Smart Battery System that combines a lead-acid battery and a lithium-ion battery. Those two packs store energy in parallel, allowing the occupants to go off the grid for more than nine days. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg…
Featuring a 233-inch floor pan, the DuoCar S is aimed at singles and couples who also love to cook. A two-meter kitchen worktop complements dual-burner gas stove, 70-liter fridge and freezer located underneath the counter, foldable counter extension, and even a sink. The sleeping quarters consists of a centrally located bed, freeing up space at the rear for the bathroom and hardware.
As far as the cockpit is concerned, both seats swivel 360 degrees. The bed can be converted into a sofa, located right next to an adjustable table where you can drink your cup of Good Morning America without a care in the world. All in all, it’s an extremely impressive effort in terms of packaging and utility.
Pricing hasn’t been announced for the time being, but Hymer did mention the DuoCar S will reach dealerships in Germany in the winter of 2019. In regard to suck-squeeze-bang-blow, a 2.1-liter turbo diesel four-cylinder engine develops 143 PS and just enough torque for the camper van to not feel sluggish. Looking at the bigger picture, you wouldn’t need more than that because this type of vehicles isn’t made to go fast for rather obvious reasons.
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