Itineo Cozi PS700 low-profile motorhome

This French brand's first Ford-based motorhome is perfect for families

The Itineo Cozi PS700 motorhome

Words & photos: Peter Vaughan

Itineo is a brand that’s best known for its A-class motorhomes, as that was originally all it offered. More recently, though, it has moved into the mainstream low-profile motorhome market through being part of the Rapido Group; its Cozi range is actually manufactured at the Giottiline factory in Italy, rather than alongside Rapidos in Mayenne, France, like the A-classes. 

Another speciality of this marque is family-friendly layouts, with the Famili Compact CS660 and the larger SB700 and SB740 all featuring bunk beds across the back. With that in mind, it’s surprising that only now is such a layout joining the company’s most affordable range.

But, while all of Itineo’s other motorhomes use sister Fiat and Peugeot cabs, the new PS700 is the brand’s first-ever model to be based on a Ford Transit. 

The spec

As standard, it comes with the 130PS (128bhp) engine and six-speed manual gearbox, but order the Elite Plus Pack and it’s upgraded to 170 horsepower, automatic transmission and 16in steel wheels. The cab’s Premium Pack comes as standard and includes the Trend dashboard, manual air-conditioning, electric/heated mirrors, front fog lights and colour-coded bumpers. 

So, the exterior is all white, bar the geometric graphics and, here, the optional alloys. The construction uses a polyester outer skin for roof, walls and underside. The offside skirt dips low to make for an easy entrance at the side door (with window and two-point locking if the Elite Pack is specified). The habitation windows sit proud, caravan style, and the overcab has a distinct peak over the windscreen (where the Life Pack adds an opening sunroof).

In reality, UK buyers are sure to want both the Life and Elite packs, but it’s especially noteworthy that the latter includes a Sony multimedia unit with an 8.8in screen and a reversing camera. 

With or without the extras, though, the Urban interior is the same, heated by a Truma Combi 4 gas blown-air system (6 EH gas/electric is an option) and trimmed with Macadamia faux leather upholstery. Carpets are an extra-cost item, as is a sixth belted travel seat to match the six berths available. Isofix is standard.

The lounge

Inside, it’s the spaciousness of the front lounge that makes a strong first impression, with a straight sofa on the offside and a longer L-settee on the nearside. There’s a small step up to the cab, where the swivel seats are in contrasting fabric. 

Net curtains cover the side windows, and the table, when unfolded, is absolutely huge – pity it was also rather wobbly on this early example at the launch. 

The beds

Above the lounge is an electric drop-down bed (1.85m by 1.44m max) that can come down to just 99cm off the floor if you’re not using the dinette bed below. Unlike some, it leaves the entrance unobstructed. 

If you need the full quota of six berths, however, you’ll need to park the bed in a higher position (accessed by ladder) and convert the sofas into another transverse double bed. 

Key to this layout, of course, is the pair of bunk beds right at the back. These both measure 2.08m by 0.90m and each bed has its own light, privacy curtain, USB port and opening window. The lower bed beats its neighbour for headroom, though (82cm versus 66cm). 

As is the norm with this type of floorplan, you can also fold the lower bed to create a garage (here with a large loading door on the offside and a smaller hatch on the nearside).

The kitchen and washroom

The kitchen scores with its size, large fridge (141 litres) and plentiful storage but there’s currently no oven option, just a two-burner hob. More impressive then is the washroom with a semi-separate shower cubicle using folding screens, not a curtain. It’s a ‘little room’ that’s definitely not too little.

Where to buy

Itineo has representatives in both Scotland (Dicksons of Perth) and Northern Ireland (Thompson Leisure in County Down). 

The French brand also has three dealers in England: long-established Rapido Group retailer, Wokingham Motorhomes in the south; Brownhills’ mega site in the Midlands; and, the newest addition to the network, Oakwell Motorhomes in Barnsley.