Laika Kreos H 5109 motorhome

The ultimate Laika motorhome, full of Italian design flair

Kreos is the flagship range from Italian premium brand, Laika (part of the Erwin Hymer Group). It was launched to considerable acclaim in low-profile form in 2023, with the A-class version following a year later. The fully integrated model, the H 5109, comes with just one layout, itself a replica of that in the original L 5109.

If the ‘L’ was a looker, then the ‘H’ takes things to a new level, but then few motorhomes come with such a rich infusion of automotive design. For the A-class, Laika once again turned to GFG Style, the company of Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro with a back catalogue of creating cars wearing Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini and Maserati logos, amongst others.

With its simple black and white colour scheme, minimalist LED headlamps, grille peppered with tiny slots and flush glazing, you won’t mistake the new Kreos for anything else. Nor will you forget that it’s Italian, thanks to the tricolour on the mirrors!

Stylish interior

The décor inside is, perhaps, an even greater change from the bland designs sometimes seen elsewhere. The dark blue Deep Ocean walls contrast with a mixture of white, grey and wood accents and there are also curves and rounded corners everywhere – or you can choose the alternative Icy Grey scheme. There are five upholsteries and even more choice with contrasting backrests for the settees and colourful scatter cushions.

The lounge has a sofa next to the door and an L-shaped seating group opposite. We love the round dining table here, while the A-class version, of course, gains the extra width in the cab and the views out through the vast windscreen.

There’s also a 32in LED TV (part of the TV Pack), which can be viewed from the electric drop-down bed in the A-class cab (1.90m by 1.40m) when it is deployed, as well as from the lounge seating in the day.

Kitchen options

In the 1.2m-long kitchen you can choose to upgrade to the Grand Chef version with integrated oven and grill, while a dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine are also offered as options. Worktops are in Getacore (like Corian), while the 153-litre fridge is opposite, next to the habitation door.

Washroom

The washroom sits behind the kitchen with a door to close off the rear and another door to give privacy from the bedroom. Unlike in even some luxury models, the toilet can be comfortably used even with its cubicle door closed, while the shower on the opposite side of the motorhome has a traditional showerhead as well as rain shower above and sauna-style wood panelling.

Bedroom

At the back, the bedroom has reading lights with USBs and single beds each measuring 1.95m by 0.80m. They feature lifting headboards and sliding wardrobes beneath for easy access to clothes. There are also high-level lockers on three sides of the bedroom. The garage (limited to 250kg) under the bedroom has doors on either side, plus a chequerplate for your motorbike’s stand and even a wine store.

You’ll be drawn to this motorhome for its stunning looks (inside and out), but these aren’t the sole reason to buy. The wood-free body has 44mm-thick walls with polyurethane framework, glass-fibre roof and underfloor and a heated double floor. Water tanks (200 litres fresh, 146 litres waste) are set within the basement but have been designed to slide out of the garage area for maintenance.

Other features include an electric windscreen blind, twin panoramic rooflights (lounge and bedroom), Alde gas/electric heating with convectors in every room (including the cab and garage), plus a heat exchanger and an electric waste water drain valve. Even more luxury can be added with Alarm, Multimedia and Chassis Pro packs, while further options include an inverter, lithium batteries, habitation air-con, 4G router, solar panels, outside shower and barbecue points, rear air suspension, an awning and towbar.

If the German alternatives all seem a bit bland, this Italian A-class has the luxury and quality with added style.