A Bold New Look for the Pilote A-Class
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You couldn’t miss the star of the Pilote press preview, the new Galaxy A-class. Forsaking the previous, rather dated and rounded front end, the 2027 models have gone all angular.
The design is much more modern – it had to be as it’s expected to be current for a decade, such is the investment involved.
Peter Vaughan Content Editor: Motorhomes
Peter Vaughan Content Editor: Motorhomes
Production models will, however, differ slightly from those photographed as the Pilote logo (a new design) above the windscreen will be deleted and the company name will instead be spelled out above the grille.
The new design has also had to incorporate the latest ADAS (driver assistance) systems, which be standard across all Pilote vehicles in 2027.
Externally, the rear of the A-classes has also received attention, with a look that takes its inspiration from the Ford-based Atlas range complete with a black band across the stern incorporating the LED tail lights.
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The gas compartment has been moved, too, and reduced in size (as the vehicles are less reliant on LPG, with Truma 6kW diesel/230V heating and a 150 or 158-litre compressor fridge now fitted as standard). In place of the gas locker, there is now a Technibox housing the habitation electrics and a 200Ah or 300Ah lithium battery.
Pilote will offer 12 Fiat-based A-class models (four with Al-Ko chassis) next year, with prices ranging from £85,900 (G690 Expression) to £104,900 (G781 Évidence). New options include the return of the 160hp Fiat engine, a second 200W solar panel and (very useful) anti-slip mats in the kitchen drawers.
There are fewer changes to the low-profile motorhomes, although these see aesthetic improvements in the kitchen and more ergonomically shaped settees in the lounge (also seen in the A-classes).
The end washroom models (P690D low-profile and G690D A-class) have been redesigned to increase their garage capacity by 25%, so two e-bikes can now be accommodated inside.
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