AUTO-TRAIL EXPEDITION 68XL

Peter Baber finds lots to like, especially the innovative pop-top roof in the much updated Auto-Trail Expedition range

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Along with the Imala range of low-profiles, Auto-Trail's Expedition range, its most budget-conscious range of campervans, has seen the most significant updating for 2026. New models have been brought out at both ends of the length spectrum.

There’s a new 5.41m-long 'van, and two new 6.36m-long models: the Expedition 68 XL, and the Expedition 68 XL Flex. Both have been designed to allow everyone except the very tall to sleep lengthways in the back.

The Flex model includes a drop-down bed that does exactly this, but we thought we would first look at the more conventional looking and marginally cheaper 68 XL.

There have been a number of all-round improvements on all 2026 Auto-Trail 'vans, not just Expeditions but V-Line and Adventure models, too. These include a 70Ah AGM battery fitted as standard, with a Renogy 100Ah lithium battery as a £400 option. You also now get a 200W flexi solar panel on the roof.

The cab remains standard Ducato (eight-speed auto is a £3840 extra with the standard 140bhp engine).