It's an apartment interior! Luxury 2025 Essential Caravanz Highlander
Feb 14, 2025
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Consumer tastes are changing recently. Increasing demand for more luxurious off-road caravans and strong independent power systems. In response, Essential introduced the brand's first all-composite full off-road model "Highlander."
Essential Caravan Highlander (Source=Caravan Camping Sales)
Highlander was developed with the goal of competing with Lotus Caravans and titanium Caravans, which are called strong players in the existing off-road caravans market. However, it was born as an original model by adding differentiated elements, not just imitation.
The biggest feature is a composite material body without a frame. A single structural glass fiber sandwich panel with a thickness of 30 mm was used. Single-cell XPS foam is applied to floors, walls, and roofs to maximize insulation and sound insulation performance. This design does not just make the appearance modern, it also contributes to weight reduction.
Essential Caravan Highlander (Source=Caravan Camping Sales)
The 2025 Highlander introduced a new folding entrance staircase. The solid structure with a built-in handle maximizes the convenience of entering the vehicle. While on the move, it is fully folded behind the door and stored neatly.
The Highlander is built based on an off-road only design. The 6-inch ARV Truss chassis has a 2-inch riser and optional cruise master ATX air suspension.
In addition, checker plate protection panels are added to the lower and side of the vehicle to increase durability. The exterior is a combination of black and gold colors for a luxurious feel.The gold alloy wheel with BF Goodrich All Terrain tires also attracts attention.
Essential Caravan Highlander (Source=Caravan Camping Sales)
Power systems have also been greatly strengthened. The roof is equipped with five 220W solar panels, and three 300Ah lithium batteries mounted on the chassis allow long-term off-grid life.
Power management can be operated intuitively through the Projecta 3000W 180A inverter-Charger and indoor touch screen display. The water supply is also excellent. It is equipped with four 95L fresh water tanks and a 95L recovery tank, which can ease concerns about water shortages even when traveling long distances.
Highlander tried to differentiate itself in indoor spaces as well. Unlike the traditional caravan layout, it introduces an apartment-style interior configuration to provide a luxurious residential space.
The first thing you notice when you enter the room is the L-shaped leather sofa. It is placed on the right side and a wall-mounted TV is installed on the opposite side, so you can watch movies. Recliner-style footrests are also basically applied, so there is no inconvenience without a table.
Essential Caravan Highlander (Source=Caravan Camping Sales)
Essential Caravan Highlander (Source=Caravan Camping Sales)
The kitchen space is compact but has excellent functionality. NCE Twin Induction Cooktop and Panasonic Combo Steam Microwave were installed, and a large refrigerator was also installed.
It is also eye-catching that the folding countertop is hidden under the bench so that the cooking space can be expanded. The storage space has been further strengthened. A pull-out pantry 2m high is provided, which is placed between the refrigerator and the shower room to support ample storage.
Essential Caravan Highlander (Source=Caravan Camping Sales)
Highlander's bathroom has a differentiated design from the existing caravan. Twin mode doors that can be opened and closed on both sides are applied to the bathroom and washstand space located in the center.
Thanks to
, the bathroom space can be separated individually or the interior can be divided into three zones as needed. The door may be fixed using a magnet or a lock. The shower booth provides more space than a regular caravan. Luxurious gold color showerheads, faucets and towel racks are applied.
The master bed room provides the best sleeping environment by applying a cozy mattress and padded bedhead. At the bottom of the bed, there is a vent for the diesel heater.A 12V power socket and storage space are also provided on both sides. The air conditioning system is equipped with a roof-type air conditioner and a ventilation system to help maintain indoor air quality.
Essential Caravan Highlander (Source=Caravan Camping Sales)
The interior finish is also stylish. It shows premium model-like completeness from silky smooth wall finishes, mood lighting, and refrigerator doors in the same color as furniture.
Only one Highlander V10 is currently manufactured, but Essential said it can be customized. When customized, the price is about $10,000 (about 150 million won). The basic single-axle highlander model starts at around A$95,000 (about W85 million), and for larger models, the price rises.
Editor Kim Tae-won tw.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
