【Light camper van】A long-awaited N-VAN-compatible model! News emerges on a new vehicle conceived over 2.5 years

How about a carefree car-camping trip with the family on the weekend? The light camper kit compatible with Honda’s N-VAN looks set to broaden those possibilities. Co-developed with Honda Cars Hakata over about two and a half years, it also supports EV models. Keep an eye on this new option that balances everyday use and travel.

Honda N-VAN for a car-camping trip

Enjoy a drive while admiring the autumn leaves, then relax in the car at night. The next morning, wake up a little early and have a cup of coffee surrounded by nature. Many outdoor lovers probably dream of such a weekend.

Even if you long for a camper van, the size of the vehicle and parking space needed can make it hard to commit to buying one. That’s why a car-camping style using a kei van, which is also convenient for everyday use, is attracting attention.

A new model compatible with Honda’s N-VAN and the electric N-VAN e: is being added to the light camper kit “Next Camper.” Its range of use is likely to expand from daily transportation to outdoor adventures.

Developed over about two and a half years with Honda Cars Hakata

This model was jointly developed by Blaze, the maker of Next Camper, and Honda Cars Hakata. Prompted by requests from users who wanted it to support the N-VAN as well, the two companies spent about two and a half years reviewing and improving the concept.
Honda’s N-VAN is known for its low floor and the large opening on the passenger side. It’s appealing because it makes loading and unloading easy and lets you make the most of the limited interior space.

How can the N-VAN’s features be brought out with a camper kit? Since a dealer deeply familiar with the vehicle is involved in development, expectations are high for the finished product. Another point of interest is that, for the first time as a Next Camper, it will support an EV. Heading out to nature in a quiet electric vehicle. It looks like a car-camping trip with a slightly different feel from before.

Also worth noting: the well-equipped existing model

The appeal of Next Camper is that it combines serious camping equipment while preserving the convenience of a kei car. In the existing series, in addition to furniture and bed mats crafted by Japanese artisans, it also offers a sink that rotates 180 degrees and a 1.5-meter retractable shower.

Wash off the sand on your feet after playing at the beach, or clean the tools you used while camping. With more comprehensive water facilities, the ways you can enjoy the outdoors expand.

A dependable vehicle for both weekdays and weekends

The information shown is still under development, and specifications, release timing, and other details may change.

Use it as a partner for shopping and commuting on weekdays, and as a base for small trips with the family on holidays. If you can use it that way, your relationship with your car may well change.

The equipment used for car-camping can also serve directly as disaster preparedness gear. A car you’re already used to using every day can become something that supports your family in an emergency. On the next weekend, head a little farther out than usual while getting your gear in order. The combination of Honda’s N-VAN and Next Camper seems poised to suggest a new way to enjoy car ownership.

Details are said to be coming soon. For now, let’s look forward to the follow-up news.

●Blaze

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