LMC, the campervan producer, has heeded the demands of its customers.
LMC, the trailblazing motorhome manufacturer, is steppin' up their game by expandin' their recently slimmed-down product portfolio with two fresh new series - the entry-level Tracer models and the premium Cruiser 2.0.
Cruisin' Comfort with Cruiser 2.0
In collaboration with the LMC community, the Cruiser 2.0 underwent a hefty makeover, sportin' larger, badass models. Top-tier end customers joined forces with company developers to bring new practical ideas to life, enhancin' the kitchen, bathroom, and livin' space. The base price of the Cruiser 740 EL has flip-flopped like a honeybadger, raisin' by almost €5,000 to €87,700. But fret not, 'cause they tossed in a six-meter van, kick-startin' the Tracer series - the most affordable semi-integrated model in the Münsterland portfolio, startin' at €60,700.
Cruiser 2.0: Exterior Evolution
While the developer team focused on interior improvements, the Cruiser 2.0's exterior transformation is obvious. It's now coated in a sleek light gray, with automotive colleagues hangin' ten in the design department. The play with light signatures is evident in the front section, sportin' a badass LED light strip spanning the width of the vehicle above the windshield and underscoring the integrated rear's linear appearance.
Tracer: Affordable Adrenaline
The Tracer V600 leads this series, offerin' little surprise in terms of floor plan - a four-person seatin' group at the front, a variable bathroom with shower and toilet, a small kitchen, and a transverse double bed at the rear, all like your typical box van. But with a few extra centimeters of width, and a rear garage under the bed for easy transport of bulky items, it's gonna make your campervan peers sweat.
Auto Cruiser 2.0 and Tracer - It ain't just the new innovations under the hood that's turnin' heads; the small details make all the difference. You'll find 'em in the kitchen, where appliances like the coffee maker, toaster, and integrated power outlets have their fixed spot. Or the combination cooktop with two gas burners and an induction plate, offerin' flexibility in cookin' - from a quick hash brownie to a gourmet meal. And watch how the work area expands with a pull-out "Frankfurt board" and two suspended Gastro containers for ingredients or waste.
Thoughtful Touches
In the rear bedroom with single beds, the head area is free of overhead cabinets, reducin' the risk of collision and alloWin' for newly designed, flexibly adjustable backrests for readin' or relaxin'. A wardrobe and drawers are easily accessible under the beds. And dog lovers will appreciate a passage to the rear garage, while both rear garage doors and the habitation door are integrated into the central lockin' system.
In the 7.38-meter long Cruiser 740 EL, the swivel wall transforms the bathroom into a full-fledged shower area. The stylish combo of light cushions, white surfaces, and dark furniture fronts completes the cozy ambiance.
The Cruiser 2.0 is designed for two-person use, but the L-shaped seating group with the side seat, behind which a 32-inch TV hides, even offers ample space for five people.
The base vehicle for the Cruiser 2.0 is the Fiat Ducato, which comes with the 103 kW/140 PS strong 2.2-liter diesel engine as standard. Higher power and automated transmissions are likely to be offered as optional extras, as with the predecessor.
Tracer Series Completin' the Line-up
The Tracer series will be completin' with the additions of the vans, V600 and V670, at the Caravan Salon. The V600 is particularly interesting, fightin' for attention in the compact six-meter part-integrated motorhome market 'cause the competition's limp. The small 600er offers a four-person seatin' group at the front, a variable bathroom with shower and toilet, a small kitchen, and a transverse double bed at the rear, all like in a box van, but with better livin' space. But it ain't sufficient for two bicycles without partial disassembly. This is only possible with the 75 cm longer Tracer V670, where the length increase mainly benefits the single beds used here.
Both the Tracer series and the Cruiser 2.0 have plenty of options for customization. Base vehicles can be chosen between the Citroën Jumper or the Fiat Ducato, both coming with the 88 kW/120 PS diesel engine as standard. Optional extras include high-powered engines, manual and automatic transmissions, and a slew of other upgrades.
Sources: ntv.de, Michael Lennartz, sp-x
The Commission has also examined the financial aspects of LMC, considering the increased base price of the Cruiser 740 EL due to the incorporation of new practical ideas from top-tier end customers. Moreover, in the manufacturing of the Tracer series, both the Citroën Jumper and the Fiat Ducato base vehicles are options available for customization, providing flexibility for potential applicants.
