Essential Guide to 2020 motorhomes - Swift motorhomes

Swift Edge 486 motorhome

Designed to inspire generations, the all-new Swift Edge is an ideal first motorhome. With a Euro 6 engine, the range has five models, providing a choice of two, four and six berths, and all standard models can be driven on a Category B licence.

Edge’s aerodynamic exterior profile with funky orange mountain graphics scheme creates a distinctive appearance, with the three high-line models incorporating an overcab bed. Thanks to a great specification and plenty of room, this is a standout home from home with hard-wearing materials and generous storage.

LED lighting throughout offers a bright, welcoming ambience, and the ‘Vitatta’ soft furnishings deliver a timeless look. For preparing meals together, the fully equipped kitchen offers plenty of work surfaces, with a foldaway extension and high-quality appliances. Meanwhile, the washroom has all the essentials, including a vanity unit, sink, toilet and shower.

Inside the cab, there are a host of convenient features, from a USB point to integrated factory-fit radio/MP3 player with Bluetooth. The adjustable captain’s chairs have fully upholstered covers and swivel function, so they can double up as lounge seating (no swivel function on 476/486).

Keeping everyone cosy is Truma’s dual- fuel blown-air heating system, and for added convenience there is a 100-litre internal fresh water tank (90 litre on 412), a 60-litre waste water tank with level sensor, and an 80Ah leisure battery.

In addition, the Swift Command panel and smartphone app is also on hand for monitoring many on-board functions, either in the motorhome or remotely.

Edge is also pre-installed with Swift Command Tracker, a Thatcham Category S7 approved proactive tracker with subscription option to provide extra security and potential insurance discounts*.

For further peace of mind, the range is built with Swift’s market-leading SMART construction, including a full GRP bodyshell and hail-resistant exterior GRP roof.

Upgrade options are available, including a Living Pack, Winter Pack, and Drivers Pack.

*Dependent on insurer, subject to annual subscription.

SPECIFICATION

Price from: £50,125
Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
Layout: Rear lounge
Berths: 6
Travel seats: 6
Length: 7.32m
Gross weight: 3,500kg
Payload: 509kg (standard models only)

Swift Kon-Tiki Sport 599 motorhome

The flagship Swift Kon-Tiki range was stunningly redesigned for 2019 to great acclaim, and is joined this season by the new Kon-Tiki Sport. An exciting addition by Swift for 2020, this is a high-performing motorhome with luxury at its heart.

With a streamlined profile, powerful Euro 6 engine, SMART construction and excellent specification, Kon-Tiki Sport is one of Swift’s best-equipped vehicles available in this price bracket.

Depending on the options chosen, there are 13 models available to meet individuals’ needs, from the two-berth 562 with rear wrap- around seating, side kitchen and washroom, to the six-berth 596 featuring a drop-down bed, front dinette, mid kitchen and washroom, and relaxing rear lounge.

The sumptuous interior and sleek exterior match the style and décor of the Kon-Tiki, with a black metallic Fiat chassis cab and striking coordinated graphics, as well as an opulent ‘Darwin’ soft furnishing scheme.

As befits a premier range, it’s overflowing with luxurious features from a recessed full-length roll-out Thule 4900 awning to a twin lens reversing camera with 7in LCD screen rear view mirror, plus air-conditioning, cruise control and equipment from leading brands including Fenix, Alde and Duvalay™.

Low-line models also have a panoramic ‘Skyview’ sunroof.

SPECIFICATION

Price from: £68,620
Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
Layout: Front dinette with two travelling seats, mid kitchen, mid transverse washroom and rear island bed
Berths: 4
Travel seats: 4
Length: 8.11m
Gross weight: 4,250kg
Payload: 895kg (standard models only)
Swift Escape 675 motorhome

Swift Escape 675 motorhome

Swift’s award-winning Escape (along with the Escape Compact) coachbuilt range has been transformed for 2020, gaining a new layout and an exciting makeover both inside and out. An upgraded exterior graphics scheme coordinates with the cab to enhance the streamlined profile, while the interior is revitalised by the stylish new ‘Langholme’ soft furnishing scheme and ‘Aralie Sen’ upper locker doors, creating a refreshing feel with a superb specification.

The new Escape 675, with front lounge, mid kitchen and twin beds, plus rear washroom, offers space for four to sleep and travel.

Built on Swift’s pioneering SMART construction platform with a timberless bodyshell and durable GRP outer skin, Escape boasts outstanding build quality and a 10-year bodyshell warranty*. There’s also Swift Command, allowing you to monitor and control many on-board systems via a 7in touchscreen panel and smartphone app, with the option to subscribe to a pre-installed Thatcham Category S7 approved proactive tracker** for added protection.

* Subject to terms and conditions.

** Dependent on insurer, subject to annual subscription.

SPECIFICATION

Price from: £54,825
Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
Layout: Twin single beds and a front double bed
Berths: 4
Travel seats: 4
Length: 7.86m
Gross weight: 3,500kg
Payload: 510kg (standard models only)

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