Crossover vs Xtura … Fight!

[Rog NotJane]

https://obrist-com.ch/files/Vergleichstest-Hymer-ML-T-Crossover---Eura-Xtura.pdf

My German is not up to the job but I Google translated the conclusion. TLDR they’re both good.

TEST CONCLUSION

Eura Mobil Xtura and Hymer ML-T are long-distance motorhomes in the best sense: a powerful all-wheel drive chassis easily meets driving sprinters and comfortable living space. At the same time, the vehicle dimensions still remain pleasantly manageable.

The last consequence of the real off-roader is missing here and there, but that will hardly disturb many campers. With all the technical and conceptual similarities, the character of the two vehicles is quite different. The ML-T gives the elegant design mobile with a shiny silver cabin and stylish interior, the Xtura in the sand-coloured look wants to be more robust natural bush.

Dreammobiles are ultimately both.

 

[Abgs]

They've not actually reviewed the Crossover but the, and I would say this, vastly superior MLT580!

 

[Abgs]

Another comparison test here:

Off-road with style: Eura Mobil Xtura vs. Hymer ML-T

This one is easier to translate in your browser.

 

[Lenny HB]

Another comparison test here:

https://reisemobil-international.de/wohnmobil-tests/vergleich-eura-mobil-xtura-vs-hymer-ml-t-580/

This one is easier to translate in your browser.

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[Abgs]

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Ooops - fixed!

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[CaptainPaul]

I'll soon know in a couple of days time when I go bashing around Donegal in mine and report back here how it all went, it's sitting patiently waiting for me

 

[CaptainPaul]

I don't think that's the new Crossover in that review
Mine has tons more stuff than what's listed there

 

[Jane NotRog]

When are you picking it up? It does look fantastic!

 

[CazPaul]

I don't think that's the new Crossover in that review
Mine has tons more stuff than what's listed there

So on the Hymer the permanent AWD is an extra?
Good review I would choose the Hymer myself because the PUAL construction is tried and tested over many many years but both lovely vans.

What extras does your have that are not listed there?

 

[CaptainPaul]

When are you picking it up? It does look fantastic!

Some day next week, then I'll take it for a bit of a rumble I know loads of tracks & fields, rough grounds etc Donegal has plenty of that, I have my own wee bit of beach too and I might even have a spin around a disused quarry I know, I won't do anything wreckless, just a bit of fun to see what it can do
Here's some more pics of it

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[dunnah01]

off roading in a £150k Moho - get melamine plates and plastic glasses

 

[CaptainPaul]

So on the Hymer the permanent AWD is an extra?
Good review I would choose the Hymer myself because the PUAL construction is tried and tested over many many years but both lovely vans.

What extras does your have that are not listed there?

Mine has loads more than what's listed in that article for example ive got 2 x 11kg gaslow, heated leather seats, cab & habitation air conditioning, water purification system, SOG toilet venting system 4 x 80ah lithium batteries, 2 x 100 solar panels, with controller, shunt etc and a 2000w inverter to all plug outlets, smart TV, mifi hub, bbq point external shower, theres other stuff I cant remember lol plus theres stuff in the cab, heated screen, distance control, lane assist, speed sign & traffic light recognition automatic headlights & rain sensor wipers, digital 10" screen.... there's loads that aren't in that review...
But I agree both fantastic vans, Jane & Rogs is a beauty too, hopefully we'll meet up next year and have some off road adventure

 

[CazPaul]

Mine has loads more than what's listed in that article for example ive got 2 x 11kg gaslow, heated leather seats, cab & habitation air conditioning, water purification system, SOG toilet venting system 4 x 80ah lithium batteries, 2 x 100 solar panels, with controller, shunt etc and a 2000w inverter to all plug outlets, smart TV, mifi hub, bbq point external shower, theres other stuff I cant remember lol plus theres stuff in the cab, heated screen, distance control, lane assist, speed sign & traffic light recognition automatic headlights & rain sensor wipers, digital 10" screen.... there's loads that aren't in that review...

Wow that’s some moneys worth of extras there, lithium, solar habitation air con etc etc, that lot must have gone onto the price surely plus the AWD extra
Don’t overdo the off roading please Take it steady

 

[Jane NotRog]

Mine has loads more than what's listed in that article for example ive got 2 x 11kg gaslow, heated leather seats, cab & habitation air conditioning, water purification system, SOG toilet venting system 4 x 80ah lithium batteries, 2 x 100 solar panels, with controller, shunt etc and a 2000w inverter to all plug outlets, smart TV, mifi hub, bbq point external shower, theres other stuff I cant remember lol plus theres stuff in the cab, heated screen, distance control, lane assist, speed sign & traffic light recognition automatic headlights & rain sensor wipers, digital 10" screen.... there's loads that aren't in that review...
But I agree both fantastic vans, Jane & Rogs is a beauty too, hopefully we'll meet up next year and have some off road adventure

Why did you skimp so much on the extras! You only live once you know…

 

[CaptainPaul]

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[CaptainPaul]

Why did you skimp so much on the extras! You only live once you know…

If I visit Hymer in Germany I might find some more goodies to stick in it!

 

[Rollingwheels]

Mine has loads more than what's listed in that article for example ive got 2 x 11kg gaslow, heated leather seats, cab & habitation air conditioning, water purification system, SOG toilet venting system 4 x 80ah lithium batteries, 2 x 100 solar panels, with controller, shunt etc and a 2000w inverter to all plug outlets, smart TV, mifi hub, bbq point external shower, theres other stuff I cant remember lol plus theres stuff in the cab, heated screen, distance control, lane assist, speed sign & traffic light recognition automatic headlights & rain sensor wipers, digital 10" screen.... there's loads that aren't in that review...
But I agree both fantastic vans, Jane & Rogs is a beauty too, hopefully we'll meet up next year and have some off road adventure

I will be interested in both of your in depth opinions of these as they are the two I am looking at, whichever one it is I am sure you will all enjoy them immensely, they will allow you to get a bit further from the madding crowd to misquote Thomas Hardy, which as things are changing for motohomes will definitely be advantageous.
Enjoy

 

[CazPaul]

CaptainPaul have you picked the 4x4 Hymer up yet?

 

[CaptainPaul]

No not yet
I'll be enjoying the new Hymer early next week

 

[Lenny HB]

No not yet
Currently still in Blighty fighting with Carthago & their representatives about this Malibu van & it's problems, and don't seem to be getting very far so I think it's going home to Ireland to live in one of my sheds & it'll sit there until the courts decide what is to be done but either way I'll be enjoying the new Hymer early next week

What's wrong with the Malibu, I missed it?

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[CaptainPaul]

What's wrong with the Malibu, I missed  it

Mr Blobby lol

 

[CazPaul]

What's wrong with the Malibu, I missed it?

And you’ve been singing their praises Lenny, the Malibu PVCs

 

[CaptainPaul]

And you’ve been singing their praises Lenny, the Malibu PVCs

 

[Lenny HB]

And you’ve been singing their praises Lenny, the Malibu PVCs

One of the best PVC's providing not built on a Friday afternoon.

 

[CaptainPaul]

One of the best PVC's providing not built on a Friday afternoon.

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[Antl]

MLT Crossover, good choice. I hovered on what to replace my Sven with. MLT Crossover or Grand Canyon S 700 AWD. Went for the Grand Canyon in the end.

 

[Rollingwheels]

Have you got your new one yet? Post pics and opinion when you do

 

[CaptainPaul]

Yes Rollingwheels I collected it last week and its currently in my shed,
Can't give much of an opinion yet as I only drove it home & parked it up but one good point is the Mrs absolutely loves it! seems very solid and capable and its lovely to drive
Going to take it out to the Picos or Dolomites in a few weeks time and I'll know better then what it's like

 

[Brains]

off roading in a £150k Moho - get melamine plates and plastic glasses

Long time former Landie owner here, now a Hymer MLT570.

It would be far more accurate to call them both 'Rough Roaders' rather than 'Off Roaders'

Having taken my MLT570 (2x2) down a few rough roads, its not just the melamine crockery you need, but cupboards filled with cushions or bubble wrap as the noise at the rear can be deafening!.

The new Euromobil Xtura looks like it would be a bit more capable of genuine off roading, as it's got the raised rear quarter behind the rear wheels. I've bottomed out my rear quarter, despite having it raised on air.

 

[CaptainPaul]

Every van I've ever had with air suspension was way noiser than standard, that wee Malibu I have has air suspension and its far more noisey than standard suspension vans

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