by Joe Jeffrey
A more streamlined, modern Fiat cab has been announced for the 2015 ‘Black Edition’ Kon-Tiki, ensuring Swift’s latest edition will stand out from the crowd
Following on from Swift’s ‘Black Edition’ Kon-Tiki range for 2014, which was a complete sell-out, Swift has announced an even more stunning edition of ranges for the 2015 season, comprising of four four-berth models and two six-seaters.
A new Fiat cab comes top of the list for 2015, providing a more streamlined feel to the popular Kon-Tiki, complete with colour-keyed bumper complementing the black metallic cab, as well as stylish LED daytime running lights. Speaking of the daytime running lights, it looks as though Swift have thought at least one step ahead of the game in this instance as, from next year, all new motorhomes will have to come with this functionality in accordance to changes in UK law.
We’re not done there though. Inside the cab new ‘captain-chair’ style cab seats come with integrated headrest, wider backrest, improved side support and overall comfort, all of which are sure to make for a more enjoyable journey wherever you’re heading.
The dashboard looks pretty fancy too, with bronze trim and has all the things you’d expect to find with the ‘Black Edition’, including DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity for any important calls as well as enabling you to hook up your Bluetooth compatible devices. A mirror mounted aerial also allows a clearer reception.
Think that’s it? Think again. The instrument panel has been given more modern graphics and the handy gear indicator proves when you need to change gear and step it up a notch, whilst also helping to economise fuel – a great addition and coming as standard across all models.
SMART construction once again comes as standard as well as Swift’s timberless body frame known as PURe, comprising of strong polyurethane material tested to be impervious to water as proven with Swift’s stellar efforts previously.
Sticking to the same formula, all new ‘Black Edition’ Kon-Tiki’s will also come with Alde central heating, AL-KO double floor chassis, cab air-conditioning, BBQ point, shower point, 120w solar panel, reversing camera and TRACKER retrieve. A Status 550 TV aerial has also been thrown in to boot.
Swift Group’s commercial director, Nick Page commented on the latest 2015 offering: “The Kon-Tiki is an exclusive range with most models built to order. Such was the success of the 2014 range more production slots had to be allocated to meet demand. The new ca, SMART construction and change of woodgrain are all added to the’Black Edition’ specification, which makes the offering the highest specification ever at a highly competitive price in this luxury sector.”
