The best of Scottish engineering meets Japanese quirkiness
Our daily dose of cool recreational cars is here. Today’s guest is not only from Japan, but also hails from Scotland. Meet the Mitsubishi Delica d:5 Terrain camper van, built by Campers Scotland. They claim to be the country’s “premier campervan retailer.”
A redesigned version of Mitsu’s MPV-SUV mashup is available in certain regions. However, this motorhome is built on its predecessor, which was launched in 2007. They share the same underpinnings, so it is safe to assume that the D:5 Terrain is built on an updated platform.
Although the RV can sleep up to four people, it was designed for adventurous couples. You’ll find a small, “rugged” kitchen and a fridge onboard. The roof solar panels store energy in a lithium super-power batteries pack. To provide extra space, the roof can be raised to allow you to reach your camping destination.
The vehicle will be presented publicly at the forthcoming caravan and motorhome show in Glasgow, 7-10 February. A gasoline-powered version will be on display with a 2.5-liter inline four engine, but a diesel version is also available with the turbodiesel engine. The power reaches all four wheels continuously.
Gary Hayes, founder of Campers Scotland, says that this campervan is unlike any other. It can take you and your team off-road to remote and wild places. You can camp, cook, and sleep at your favorite sandy beaches, forest, or near lochs. This innovative, off-road campervan features many of the same features as a top-of-the-range Campervan. It also has a host of cutting-edge features that are designed for those who are truly adventurous.
The D:5 Terrain will also be on display alongside Campers Scotland’s previous JDM camper offering, which was based on the Toyota Alphard. Campers Scotland will also be building motorhomes and importing Japanese domestic vehicles into the United Kingdom.