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Chances are that you're not very familiar with the Italian brand, Giottiline, but equally likely is that you'll be hearing a lot more about this marque now that Brownhills has become its latest dealer. It's by no means a new manufacturer, having been founded two decades ago, but its focus has changed considerably from the eye-catching, but slightly oddball luxury models that were its first toe in the water.
Giottiline has been part of the Rapido Group since 2016. Two years ago the French parent invested in extending and updating the production line at Colle di Val D'Elsa in Tuscany, where the low-profile models for Itineo are also built. It may not be well-established here but Giottiline has a range of 19 models and about 100 dealers around Europe.
For Brownhills, the emphasis is on a quartet of Ford Transit-based low-profile motorhomes from the Siena range. You can choose from a bunk bed layout, rear singles that are over a garage or two island bed models (with different lounges), all priced £70,995. But that is far from the full story because the Newark-based dealer has ordered all of its Sienas with a very comprehensive spec.
That starts with the metallic grey Ford cab with alloy wheels and the 170hp engine and six-speed automatic transmission as standard. On the outside, a 4.5m Thule awning
