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Seen one side kitchen VW campervan and you've seen them all? Err, no. More than in any other part of the market, perhaps, spec, design details and, especially, build quality vary enormously.
So, you can buy the campervan equivalent of a supermarket own-brand sliced white loaf, or you can get the organic seven-seeded sourdough from a master baker. In terms of Volkswagen T6.1 conversions you can still – just – order a brand-new one for £50k but, like the sourdough, this Ecowagon Expo+ costs a lot more. For a start, the long-wheelbase I lighline panel van, on which this demo was based, boasts a 201bhp (204PS) engine, DSG automatic gearbox and 4Motion all-wheel drive, so, with a few extras added (power-latching sliding door, LED headlights, Park Assist, sat-nav, reversing camera and factory swivel seats), it's £54,600 as a base van, before Ecowagon adds any campervan components at all.
Here, not only has it added its full top-of-the-range Expo+ conversion, but all manner of tasty treats on top – and yes, this Cornish company really does sell VWs with price tags well beyond £100k. This one is its most expensive yet, at £131,233. So, let's see what you get for so much cash…
IF LOOKS COULD KILL
Unlike the regular motorhome market, the VW scene places considerable emphasis on looks. After all, if your camper costs as much
