Car-Editors.news: 25.08.2023

Camper van from Citroën: Monsieur Holidays creates a family

The market for motorhomes continues to grow. Not as vigorously as in previous years, but Citroën now wants to take a well-measured slice of the pie. At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf (until September 3), the French are presenting the series version of a study that was already shown last year and is being heralded as the father of an entire camper family. The Citroën Type Holidays combines features of the historic Type H with those of the current Space Tourer. It is to be launched on the market next year via the Citroën sales network.

A special feature of Monsieur Holidayy is its retro design by Italian coachbuilder Caselani. Like the historic Transporter Type H, which played roughly the same role in post-war France as the VW Bulli did here, it has the famous corrugated metal look, but here it is made of plastic. The gray color of the retro-mobile is also characteristic.The Slovenian company Bravia takes care of the interior and installs two swiveling front seats as well as a fold-out two-seater bench that, when unfolded, becomes a berth for two. Two additional sleeping berths can be found in the elevating roof, which was also fitted by Bravia. The kitchenette, also in the retro look of the Gelsenkirchen Baroque, comes with a stove, sink and refrigerator, while a folding table and Webasto auxiliary heating complete the equipment.The Citroën Type Holidays, which can be seen from August 25 to September 3 at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, promises a distinctive travel experience. With its retro exterior and modern interior, the model is the ideal companion for a stylish vacation in absolute freedom. It marks the start of a comprehensive range of products that will be available in Citroën's distribution network next year. (aum/mk)