Expanding Mercedes van fleet for Rapido in 2025
The new year brings exciting updates to the Rapido Distinction range, with two new Mercedes Sprinter-based models set to grace the horizon. These new additions promise comfort, luxury, and convenience, particularly in the i66M Alde model.
Living Room Redesigned
The living room in the 2025 Distinction range undergoes a transformation, featuring forward-facing bench seats that convert into face-to-face seating. These seats come with adjustable headrests and magnetic bench seat backs. The new straight bench seat shape offers a modern and sleek look. Other additions include an inbuilt unit for a 32" flat screen TV with backlighting and storage, heated shoe storage at the entrance, a laminated table with solid wood moulding, and USB ports integrated in chrome spotlights under overhead cupboards.
A Kitchen Fit for a Chef
The kitchen in the 2025 Distinction range boasts a new design with glossy white curved drawers that are backlit and have self-closing with automatic electric central locking when the vehicle starts. The stainless steel sink under the worktop comes with a laminate draining rack cover. The fridge has a double hinge door offering left or right opening. The kitchen also includes an embossed stainless steel stove top with 2 hobs (option for 3), an inbuilt cooker hood with LED lighting, and a chromed brass pull-down kitchen tap.
A Washroom Revolution
The washroom in the 2025 Distinction range features a washroom storage unit with two mirror doors embossed with the RAPIDO logo, a new washroom design with glossy white curved front, a new rectangular basin with swivel brass mixer tap, a slate grey laminate finish shower column with chrome trim, a skylight with blackout blind and flyscreen, and a quick-clean camping toilet with a removable tank.
Additional Features
The 2025 Distinction range includes several other notable features such as Truma Diesel Heating with CP Plus Control Panel, a heated waste water tank, heated entrance shoe storage hatch, magnetic bench backs, and electric central locking of interior drawers. Some models come with the ALDE Komfort Plus Arctic heating system, AL-KO chassis with independent wheel suspension, and multiple electric and comfort features like an electric adjustable rear king-size bed, electric drop-down bed with Bultex foam mattress, underfloor heating with ALDE system, heat-insulating electric windshield blind, and more.
The exterior and chassis of the 2025 Distinction range include a Mercedes-Benz chassis with an 8.1 m length, 2.5 m width, and 3 m height. It also features a 150 l water tank, 110 l greywater tank, 17" aluminum wheels, 100% LED headlights, automatic climate control, rain sensors, navigation, and thermal insulation with double-glazed windows and integrated roller blinds and mosquito nets.
Carado's Campervan Expansion
While specific details about Carado's extended campervan range for 2025 were not available, it has been confirmed that one of Carado's models is now available as a 4x4.
Rapido's Night Edition Models
Rapido has brought out Night Edition models of its C55 and C85 compact low-profile motorhomes, but detailed specifications for these 2025 models were not found in the current data.
In summary, the 2025 Rapido Distinction range promises advanced interior refinements, luxury-focused features, and comprehensive heating/comfort systems, particularly in their i66M Alde model. Carado's extended campervan range and Rapido Night Edition compact low profiles have no detailed 2025 updates available in the current data. If you want more specific information on Carado or Night Edition models, additional sources may be necessary.
- For those planning their travel lifestyle, the new reviews on the campervans from the 2025 Rapido Distinction range could offer useful advice on touring with these luxurious vehicles.
- Home-and-garden enthusiasts might appreciate the design changes in the living room of the 2025 Distinction range, particularly the modern straight bench seat shape.
- Owners of sports cars could find car-maintenance tips useful when traveling longer distances, as the 2025 Distinction range features Mercedes Sprinter-based models with improved comfort and convenience.
- Considering an upgrade to their travel habits, customers could study the kitchen design of the 2025 Distinction range, featuring glossy white curved drawers and a stainless steel stove top with 2 hobs (option for 3).
- The new washroom designs in the 2025 Distinction range, with features like a slate grey laminate finish shower column and a quick-clean camping toilet, could attract sports enthusiasts seeking a home-away-from-home experience while on the road.
