The SAIC Maxus V90 Villa Edition Is the Double-Decker Luxury Camper – Robb Report

When camper makers wish to add area to a trailer, the answer is often the identical: They make it longer. However one Chinese language automaker is taking a decidedly totally different strategy to fixing that conundrum. As an alternative of including a second axil, the SAIC Maxus is including a second degree.

The Life House V90 Villa Version is a double-decker camper that, when absolutely expanded, gives two flooring of dwelling area. Due to a pop-up second degree, the camper has room for the usual kitchen, leisure and sleep areas, in addition to a bar and Zen tea room.

Pop-up roofs are nothing new, in fact, however we’ve by no means seen a complete pop-up degree just like the one on the Villa Version. Though it seems like your commonplace, on a regular basis RV in drive mode, its outsized roof part hides a glass-encased second story that may be expanded to full peak on the press of a button. The higher space is accessible by way of a small elevator and was designed with relaxation and rest in thoughts and gives almost uninterrupted views of your environment. At 133 sq. toes, it’s smaller than the decrease degree, however there’s greater than sufficient area to show the area right into a tea room or yoga space. There’s additionally a walk-out balcony over the driving force’s cabin should you want a bit of air whereas up prime.

However that’s not the one manner SAIC Maxus’s camper can open up. The principle dwelling degree options driver- and passenger-side slide-outs sections to make its already spacious dwelling space even larger. When absolutely expanded, the decrease degree measure 215 sq. toes and has sufficient room for a full kitchen and a roomy lounge space cut up up by a bar. The principle sleeping space is positioned within the alcove above the driving force’s cabin, and it seems like each the first-floor leisure space and the whole second flooring may be transformed if essential. A toilet and bathe are positioned within the again. Different options embody customizable LED lighting, a JBL sound system, hookups for a TV or projector, a washer and air con.

Sadly, if in case you have your eyes on the Villa Version, you is perhaps in for an extended wait. SAIC Maxus at the moment solely sells its RVs in China, and it’s unclear if that can change anytime quickly. If the RV ever makes it Stateside (and we hope it does), the Villa Version reportedly begins at CN¥2.68 million, or about $413,000 at present alternate.