Renault Hippie Caviar Hotel/Motel

The Renault Hippie Caviar Hotel and Renault Hippie Caviar Motel are two concept campervans presented by Renault at two German car shows in 2021 and 2022 based on the Trafic III and Kangoo III, respectively.[1][2]

Renault Hippie Caviar Hotel
Renault Hippie Caviar Motel
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Production
  • 2021 (Hotel)
  • 2022 (Motel)
Body and chassis
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Overview

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Hippie Caviar Hotel

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Hippie Caviar Hotel

First previewed earlier that month,[3] the Hippie Caviar Hotel was fully revealed on August 27, 2021, at the 2021 Caravan Salon [de] in Düsseldorf,[4] and is a 1960s-inspired "hippie-chic" van concept.

It is based on the Trafic EV and has a two-tone exterior with a roof terrace as the tables and backrests can be installed on the roof. It also has a cabin with linen and wool upholstery. The concept features an adjustable bed measuring 1,950 mm (77 in) long and 1,450 mm (57 in) wide that can be extended behind the vehicle, while "draperies provide privacy and protection from the weather".[1]

Renault hasn't given details on the electric powertrain, but the van is designed to be accompanied by a "logistics container" that includes a bathroom, shower and recharging point.[1]

Hippie Caviar Motel

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Hippie Caviar Motel

The Renault Hippie Caviar Motel is a show car designed to preview what an eco-friendly EV camper might look like. It made its public debut at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Hanover on September 19, 2022.[2]

The concept is based on the Kangoo L2 E-Tech Electric and has a 45kWh lithium-ion battery pack powering a 118 hp (88 kW) electric motor.[5] This configuration gives the van a range of 285 km (177 mi) and should allow it to accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in around 11.6 seconds.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Gauthier, Michael (August 20, 2021). "Renault Trafic SpaceNomad And Hippie Caviar Hotel Unveiled As Chic Camper Vans". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ a b Ashraf, Yousuf (20 September 2022). "New Renault Hippie Caviar Motel electric adventure van makes public debut". Auto Express. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ Gauthier, Michael (August 16, 2021). "Renault's Hippie Caviar Hotel Is An Electric Campervan Concept". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  4. ^ Bruce, Chris (August 23, 2021). "Renault Debuts Space Nomad And Quirky Hippie Caviar Hotel Campers". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  5. ^ Gauthier, Michael (August 23, 2022). "Renault Hippie Caviar Motel Concept Unveiled As A Kangoo-Based Mobile Base Camp". Carscoops. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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