by Marcus Dubois
Marquis Caravans has announced today the launch of a new range of entry-level caravans. As a dealership, Marquis is better known for its successful retail of new and used motorhomes from established manufacturers. Yet as the UK’s largest dealer network for Swift, its comparative buying power has led to the creation of an exclusive range of tourers.
The seven-model line-up has been custom-built for Marquis by award-winning manufacturer Swift Caravans. The keenly priced range is suitable for those starting out touring, and is based on the Sprite range from Swift. A host of layouts are offered from a lightweight two-berth up to a luxury fixed bed six-berth.
Every model in the Marquis Lifestyle range will come complete with the ‘Diamond’ pack usually offered by Swift Caravans on their Sprite models. On the exterior, this comprises of an AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser, a spare wheel and carrier, and a door flyscreen. Included in this pack for the interior is a radio/CD player and a pair of scatter cushions.
Luxury as standard
However in addition to the ‘Diamond’ pack Marquis has added its own improvements to the caravan. Each model is specified with a microwave, and the seating is upholstered with more luxurious fabrics. Keen observers will easily distinguish these from regular Sprites with the addition of sleek graphics to the exterior.
A variety of flexible layouts are available, with the top of the range 620 offering six berths with plenty of space and a flexible seating/sleeping layout. Both the 470 and 620 come with a fixed bed sporting an Ultra Comfort mattress as standard.
From motorhomes to caravans
Those familiar with Swift’s range of motorhomes may have come across the name of Marquis. As the UK’s largest network of dealers for Swift the connection between the two firms has always been a strong one. Yet in addition other unrelated events may have shaped the decision to launch the new Lifestyle range.
As Marquis entered 2010 the firm recently introduced caravan sales to their offering with the launch of Marquis Caravans. Offering new models alongside used caravans with what the firm proclaimed to be an “industry-leading warranty” called CaraMarq, the new venture has already proved successful. The addition of the Lifestyle range based on the popular Sprite should prove popular with buyers making their first entry into caravan ownership.
