Coachman introduced the 8ft-wide Lusso in 2021. A standalone twin-axle at the upper end of the market, it was joined a year later by a single-axle, designated Lusso II (the original being Lusso I).

Both have transverse island beds (with the headboard on the offside) and an end washroom, and offer every comfort for the discerning – and well-heeled – caravanner.

For 2025, Coachman has introduced a third model in the line-up, the Lusso III, and I was keen to take a closer look. This twin-axle offers single beds in place of a double, which might make the Lusso III more appealing to families and couples. It’s also a highly sophisticated tourer, as seen by its win at the Practical Caravan Awards 2025, where it took the best luxury caravan category.

Pitch and set-up

Coachman has retained its smart bodyshell for another year and that’s no bad thing. There are new graphics for the new season, but I liked how, as ever, all is understated and classy.

As you would expect, the Lusso comes with an Al-Ko stabiliser, ATC and the E&P automatic levelling system, the type of spec you may look for in the best caravans. You get an external barbecue point and a mains socket on the nearside, with access to the storage area under the fixed bed.

On the offside, there’s access to other underbed storage and services connections. There’s also a shower attachment and a services light. New for 2025 is a one-piece door with high-security locking, and a 120W solar panel.

The Lusso comes with roof-mounted Truma air-con, which integrates with the Alde heating to give full climate control.

Lounge in the Coachman Lusso III

As has been standard in the Lusso since 2022, the caravan’s layout sees an L-shaped lounge. For the new season, Coachman has gone for a lighter upholstery fabric, which I think should provide a brighter ambience on the gloomiest of days.

I like how they have addressed what is possibly the biggest drawback in this type of caravan – how do you sit four at the table in an L-shaped lounge? They’ve managed this with a new footstool. While I found it to be quite heavy, it does offer another seating option, although couples will probably leave it at home most of the time.

The lounge of the Lusso III
The huge windows allow plenty of light to flood in

There’s plenty of natural light flooding the lounge, and when it’s dark outside, lots of options to keep it well lit artificially.

Owners of the best caravan TV will find the TV point is on a narrow shelf on the nearside. Having a set there will block the nearside window, but that’s a compromise of this layout. The lounge speakers are well positioned, with sound directed at ear level.

Kitchen in the Coachman Lusso III

The kitchen in the Lusso III is superb. The caravan’s 8ft-wide body allows the main unit to be a useful L-shape, with excellent work surface. Add to that a good-sized extension flap and there should be enough space for the busiest of chefs.

The sink retains the flexible spouted tap, and there are two sensibly placed mains sockets on the attractive splashback.

The L-shaped kitchen in the Lusso III
Superb L-shaped kitchen has generous worktop and a vast amount of storage

The cooker has three gas burners and a hotplate, and you also get a separate oven and grill, and a built-in hood extractor.

There are pull-out baskets, drawers and lockers galore. Move to the nearside and you’ll find a 159-litre Thetford fridge-freezer and more huge pull-out baskets.

Sleeping in the Coachman Lusso III

Probably the main reason for choosing the Lusso III over the Lusso I is the sleeping arrangements, starting with the twin fixed single beds, a feature which I think could make it a good caravan for couples. Both are a good size, although they are only 0.50m high.

The Coachman's fixed single beds
Fixed single beds are comfortable and a good size

Each bed has a small shelf, a light, a radio speaker, and switches for floor-level lights – a thoughtful touch. There’s a TV point at the foot of the nearside bed.

The lounge seating converts into a large double bed and each occupant has a flexible reading light. But you’ll have to find a home for the footstool and the backrest cushion.

Washroom in the Coachman Lusso III

The washroom is the biggest compromise, as it has to house the wardrobe, although Coachman has done an excellent job of using the space well. The wardrobe is on the offside, above the Thetford toilet, and in the rear offside corner, there are a couple of handy shelves above an Alde towel rail.

On the rear wall is a salad-bowl-style basin, mounted on a cabinet with a huge mirror.

The salad-bowl-style basin
Elegant salad-bowl-style basin is mounted on a large cabinet with a mirror behind

The fully lined shower cubicle occupies the nearside and has continuous hot water, thanks to the Alde 3030 Plus boiler.

There are no windows, but there is a rooflight, which also provides ventilation, and the artificial lighting is excellent.

Storage in the Coachman Lusso III

There’s no central chest in the lounge, but there’s a huge amount of storage in the rest of the van, with 11 overhead lockers (not counting those in the kitchen), giving you ample space for storing the caravan essentials.

There’s a handy cupboard just inside the entrance, as well as another under the TV point in the lounge. Although the fixed beds are lower than average, the area under them is clear for storage, and there’s more under the transverse seat in the lounge.

Alternatives to consider

The Coachman Laser 845 Xtra provides an opulent living space, complete with a comfortable lounge and a large washroom, making it an ideal candidate for a seasonal pitch. Another option is the Adria Alpina Colorado, an option with an excellent spec, a lounge designed for comfort and, for the 2025 season, a new exterior colour scheme.

Technical specs

  • Price: £51,545
  • Berths: 4
  • MiRO: 1824kg
  • Payload: 160kg
  • MTPLM: 1984kg
  • Interior length: 6.27m
  • Shipping length: 7.90m
  • Overall width: 2.44m
  • Rear single bed (offside): 1.92 x 0.80m
  • Rear single bed (nearside): 1.90 x 0.80m
  • Front double bed: 1.98 x 1.37m
  • Website: coachman.co.uk

Spec list

  • ATC
  • Al-Ko Secure wheel locks
  • Truma Aventa Comfort air conditioning
  • E&P levelling system
  • Teleco Teleplus TV aerial
  • Exterior barbecue point and mains socket
  • Nearside awning light
  • Offside services light
  • External shower point
  • Alde heating
  • 40-litre onboard water tank
  • 120W solar panel
  • 12V and aerial sockets

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