With its pop-up second level, the ‘Life Home V90 Villa Edition’ campervan from SAIC Maxus offers two floors of living space, including a Zen tea room with panoramic views. Rose Dykins reports
Space is at a premium in campervans, with smart storage and minimalist design the selling point for van owners of the 2020s. And now, Chinese van manufactuer, SAIC Maxus has taken things to the next level with a campervan that expands its roof to create a pop-up second level.
Currently only available in China, the SAIC Maxus “Life Home V90 Villa Edition” has split window walls that fold in half inside its oversized roof, forming a second storey when they pop up. Owners can press a button to expand this section to full height, revealing an upper living area.
The campervan also has LED lighting that can be customised to create the desired ambience in the upper living area, and a walk-out balcony that forms over the driver’s area.
The glass walls of the second storey area can also be adjusted and transformed from clear to opaque for when users would like more privacy.
Meanwhile, the RV’s electronics and amenities around the living area and the cockpit are controlled by Maxus’ X-Connect RV smart system
Campervan ownership is increasing significantly as travellers are seeking new ways to explore their home country rather than flying overseas during the pandemic. However, the next generation of van owners are seeking vehicles with amenities that serve their tech-driven lifestyles, and that allow them to combine their career goals with their holiday plans.