The luxurious Frankia Noctra Cruiser makes its NEC debut
The Noctra Cruiser 7.6L comes with plenty of luxury throughout, and is also available on either a Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz.
The Noctra Cruiser 7.6L comes with plenty of luxury throughout, and is also available on either a Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz.
Frankia has its sophisticated Noctra Cruiser on display at the NEC Show this week.
Available on either a Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz base vehicle, the Noctra Cruiser 7.6L could be ideal for fans of luxurious motorhomes. The ‘van comes with the usual pared-down design you get from Frankia, with the end result being a very stylish interior.
There are plenty of storage options on offer throughout too, including a double floor and a rear garage.
Unusually, it comes with the optional extra of a panoramic rear window in the bedroom too, where twin beds can be easily reached thanks to steps and a rail.
You all need to make sure you have the right motorhome driving licence, though, with the Noctra having an MTPLM of 4500kg.
The model on display at the NEC this week is the Fiat Ducato-based option, which comes with a length of 7.55m and a width of 2.35m.
Features in the Ducato Noctra include a kitchen with a compressor fridge and a coffee machine, a router, and Alde warm water heating. You will not need to worry about buying one of the best motorhome TVs, either, as it comes with a 32-inch TV as standard.
It could also be a tempting choice for those who love motorhoming off-grid, as the ‘van comes with three 110W motorhome solar panels and two 210Ah LiFePr batteries.
On the Fiat Ducato, it has a 180 hp EURO 6 engine, 16-inch aluminium rims, and an Alpine radio. However, if you opt for the Mercedes-Benz chassis instead, you will get a 170hp EURO 6 engine with painted 17-inch aluminium rims, smartphone integration, and driving aids such as traffic sign assist, and a leather steering wheel. On the Sprinter base vehicle, prices start from £163,500.
The Noctra Cruiser 7.6L has an OTR price of £134,490, but the model on Frankia’s stand comes with the Edition One package, which puts it up to £154,490.
Other brands to be showcasing new models at the NEC include Mobilvetta, which had its new compact low-profile on display. The Kea Kompact is a Fiat-based vehicle which comes with daring upholstery.
Buccaneer also had its first motorhomes on display since it was acquired by Erwin Hymer UK in 1998; the Quantum F-4F and the F-4S are two Fiat-based ‘vans and are both 7.37m-long four-berths.
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