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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Colorado</strong>
Design and function<br />
Fascination on wheels<br />
Nobody can ignore the fascination of a<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> motor home. Soft, rounded<br />
contours create a compact, clear form<br />
which is both harmonious and<br />
extremely powerful. Following the design<br />
language of the most exclusive<br />
sports cars, the dynamic lines of the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> both catch and hold the eye -<br />
the low front end of the vehicle and<br />
the rising roofline make it seem that<br />
the vehicle is crouched and ready to<br />
spring.<br />
This energy, convincing in every detail<br />
and from all angles, is also manifested<br />
at the rear. <strong>The</strong> three-dimensional deign<br />
means that the <strong>Colorado</strong> is<br />
absolutely unmistakable, even from<br />
behind.<br />
But even so, the design of the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> is by no means sheer<br />
indulgence in "form for form's sake".<br />
<strong>The</strong> desire to combine form and<br />
function in the best-possible way has<br />
been consistently implemented in the<br />
cabover and part-integrated models.<br />
And the roof contour of the TI models,<br />
based on a wedge, proves that integral<br />
campers do not have a monopoly on<br />
aerodynamics. <strong>The</strong> convex form of the<br />
side walls not only emphasises the<br />
automobile character of the <strong>Colorado</strong><br />
design, it also makes it possible to<br />
provide a wider bed at the rear.<br />
Fascinating forms and design details<br />
are also revealed when you look into<br />
the interior.<br />
With its own individual stamp and a<br />
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Some of the vehicles shown in this catalogue are supplied with special equipment<br />
which is available at extra cost. Please consult the price list.
great deal of chic, the interior takes up<br />
the dynamics of the other contours.<br />
motor home enthusiasts who expect<br />
"that bit extra" from their vehicle.<br />
Two-tone finishes in the look of genuiine<br />
wood contrast with aluminium<br />
profiles. Softly rounded edges and<br />
convex s-shaped cupboard flaps bear<br />
witness to the formal consistency with<br />
which the designers have also<br />
implemented the "new line" of the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> in the interior. Exclusive use<br />
of high-quality accessories makes it<br />
clear that the <strong>Colorado</strong> is aimed at<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Technology<br />
Twin-floor design<br />
<strong>The</strong> attractive exterior of the <strong>Colorado</strong> surronunds<br />
a technical concept which combines<br />
innovative design features with a high degree of<br />
functionality. Between the floor compartment<br />
which houses technical equipment and the roof<br />
shell, a body has been implemented which<br />
allows weight to be saved without compromising<br />
essential vehicle stability.<br />
Rigid aluminium profiles link the glass-fibre laminated<br />
sandwich panels with one another. Even<br />
the underside of the rotproof floor of hard<br />
polystyrene foam sheeting is covered with glassfibre<br />
reinforced plastic. <strong>The</strong> quality of the<br />
materials used, combined with the painstaking<br />
build process, guarantee the long life and<br />
ongoing high resale value which are characteristic<br />
of a <strong>Karmann</strong> mobile home.<br />
<strong>The</strong> on-board technology is accommodated in<br />
the floor compartment and is therefore easily<br />
accessible. Charger and fuses can be reached<br />
through hatches in the floor, while heating air,<br />
which is distributed via the floor space, protects<br />
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against cold from underneath and prevents<br />
pipelines or tanks from freezing in the winter. In<br />
combination with the wide chassis, specially<br />
developed for the <strong>Colorado</strong>, the floor construction<br />
helps to keep the vehicle centre of gravity low.<br />
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1 Easy access to the body:<br />
<strong>The</strong> entrance door with a<br />
width of 57 cm.<br />
2 <strong>The</strong> on-board control<br />
system gives an overview of<br />
all important functions.<br />
3An important design<br />
element: aluminium profiles<br />
ensure stable linking of<br />
floor, walls and roof shell.<br />
4 Accessible via floor hatches:<br />
fuses and charger.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> chassis and the driving cab<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Colorado</strong><br />
Enjoyable drive – relaxing experience<br />
In the <strong>Colorado</strong>, you will enjoy your<br />
holiday trip from the very first<br />
moment. A wide and deep step makes<br />
entering the driver's cab easy. After<br />
settling into the ergonomically-shaped<br />
seats, you choose your optimum position.<br />
Both the seats and steering<br />
column can be adjusted for height and<br />
fore-and-aft and thanks to the<br />
adjustable armrests and headrests and<br />
the generous space in the cab, long<br />
journeys are absolutely no problem.<br />
And the <strong>Colorado</strong> is not only your ideal<br />
partner as regards comfort, but also<br />
offers optimum safety. <strong>The</strong> safety<br />
concept includes the easy-access joystiick<br />
gearchange next to the steering<br />
wheel and driver and passenger airbags<br />
as standard, as well as antilock brakes<br />
(ABS). With the electronic differential<br />
lock (EDS) and traction control (ASR)<br />
and also the engine drag torque<br />
control (MSR), which prevents the<br />
drive wheels from breaking free on<br />
slippery surfaces when the foot is<br />
quickly removed from the accelerator,<br />
you will be safe, even when road<br />
conditions are treacherous.<br />
A well-thought-out storage system with<br />
roomy glove compartment and<br />
numerous integrated storage spaces<br />
make for greater convenience while<br />
travelling, as do the power windows<br />
and electric external mirror adjustment,<br />
which are supplied as standard.<br />
And of course we did not forget the<br />
environment when we designed the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong>. For example, all diesel<br />
motors are also suitable for use with<br />
rapeseed methyl ester (biodiesel) in<br />
accordance with E DIN 51 606. And a<br />
soot particle filter which makes short<br />
work of hazardous fine dust is available,<br />
too.<br />
<strong>The</strong> right engine for every<br />
temperament.<br />
• 1,9 l Diesel TDI ® with 77 kW<br />
and 5-speed manual gearbox<br />
• 2,5 l Diesel TDI ® with 96 kW<br />
and 6-speed manual gearbox<br />
• 2,5 l Diesel TDI ® with 128 kW<br />
and 6-speed manual gearbox<br />
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Safer and more dynamic:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Colorado</strong> suspension<br />
<strong>The</strong> most important features which<br />
have to be provided by a mobile home<br />
chassis are a comfortable ride<br />
combined with a high degree of<br />
driving stability. In the <strong>Colorado</strong>, a<br />
specially-designed wide wheelbase suspension<br />
ensures perfect poise and<br />
stable ride characteristics. <strong>The</strong> low<br />
centre of gravity particularly makes<br />
itself felt on bends and in side winds.<br />
<strong>The</strong> perfect harmonisation of the highquality<br />
components within the lowframe<br />
chassis of the <strong>Colorado</strong> reduces<br />
suspension and body vibrations and<br />
increases comfort while travelling. <strong>The</strong><br />
single-wheel suspension and the<br />
trailing arm with torsion bar are not<br />
only invaluable when negotiating<br />
bumpy roads, but also make town and<br />
motorway driving a great deal more<br />
pleasant.<br />
<strong>The</strong> weight requirements of a mobile<br />
home place quite specific demands on<br />
the shock absorbers. For this reason,<br />
shock absorbers are used in the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> which - in contrast to more<br />
conventional systems - are not only<br />
fully effective in the middle weight<br />
range, but also when the vehicle is fully<br />
laden. <strong>The</strong> result: optimum ride quality<br />
for a relaxed driving experience.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Coachbuilt<br />
Models<br />
Making an entrance<br />
Despite its softly rounded and harmonious lines,<br />
the silhouette of the <strong>Colorado</strong> cabover models is<br />
still strong and dynamic. <strong>The</strong> body and cab seem<br />
to be "all of a piece". <strong>The</strong> low alcove offers - hardly<br />
recognisable from the outside - one of the most<br />
generous interior spaces in its class.<br />
Safety belts (standard)<br />
Safety belts (option)<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> 550<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> 600 <strong>Colorado</strong> 650 <strong>Colorado</strong> 660<br />
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<strong>Colorado</strong> 660H<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Coachbuilt<br />
Models<br />
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Up and away<br />
<strong>The</strong> space concept of the <strong>Colorado</strong> cabover<br />
models is based on four different layouts with<br />
four different emphases: starting with the<br />
compact <strong>Colorado</strong> 550 with a length of 5.68 m,<br />
through to the <strong>Colorado</strong> 600 with a traditional<br />
seating area at the rear up to the 6.75 m long<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> 660 with a fixed double bed or semicircular<br />
seating area at the back.<br />
<strong>The</strong> dynamic lines of the <strong>Colorado</strong> exterior are<br />
echoed in the interior of the vehicle. Rounded<br />
surfaces in two-tone finish in contrast with<br />
attractive matt aluminium profiles make for less<br />
rigid contours. This means that the generous<br />
interior appears even larger and more open.<br />
1 Compact on the outside,<br />
the <strong>Colorado</strong> 550 is<br />
extremely spacious inside.<br />
2 Living at its best: <strong>The</strong><br />
rear seating area of the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> 600 .<br />
3You decide on the curves<br />
here: the "swan-neck" lamp<br />
in the alcove is adjustable<br />
to all sides.<br />
4 “Antaro” is another<br />
upholstery pattern which<br />
we can supply for your<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong>.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Coachbuilt<br />
Models<br />
Interior design in<br />
its purest form<br />
<strong>The</strong> ongoing synthesis of attractive form and<br />
consistent functionality is also expressed in the<br />
careful use of high-quality materials. <strong>The</strong> entire<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> body consists of glass-fibre reinforced<br />
sandwich walls, which do not give damp the<br />
chance to penetrate, even if the surface is damaged.<br />
And attractive appearance was not the<br />
only criterion when selecting the materials for<br />
furniture surfaces and upholstery; robust wear<br />
qualities were also given primary consideration.<br />
All cabover models have space for four people<br />
to sleep comfortably, but the seating groups are<br />
different. <strong>The</strong> largest is in the <strong>Colorado</strong> 650,<br />
and the semicircular arrangement easily offers<br />
enough space for six people with its extendible<br />
table. In the <strong>Colorado</strong> 660 you can enjoy a<br />
glass of wine in the half-dinette, while the<br />
children play in the rear seating area.<br />
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2<br />
3<br />
1 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Colorado</strong> 650<br />
fascinates with its open,<br />
generous floorplan. This<br />
model offers maximum<br />
freedom of movement in<br />
the kitchen and within the<br />
seating area.<br />
3<strong>The</strong> alcove offers sleeping<br />
space of 2,000 x 1,430 mm<br />
while the hinged floor makes<br />
for easy access to the driver's<br />
cab.<br />
2 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Colorado</strong> 660 offers<br />
two arrangements. Both<br />
have a dinette, with a<br />
choice of rear seating area<br />
or fixed bed at the rear.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Low-Profile<br />
Models<br />
Contour with character<br />
Attractive and individual in design: the<br />
characteristic strong lines of its silhouette<br />
lend the <strong>Colorado</strong> TI a striking sporty<br />
image. With the TI as a companion,<br />
travel becomes adventure.<br />
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Safety belts (standard)<br />
Safety belts (option)<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> 625 TI <strong>Colorado</strong> 655 TI <strong>Colorado</strong> 665 TI <strong>Colorado</strong> 675 TI<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Low-Profile<br />
Models<br />
A new benchmark for<br />
mobile living<br />
A unique ambience is created in the TI models<br />
through the dynamic interaction of the different<br />
materials and colours. <strong>The</strong> exclusive interior<br />
with its generous living space sets new stanadards<br />
when it comes to style. But in the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> TI, unusual styling is always also<br />
superbly functional. For example, the convex<br />
shape of the side walls supplies the extra five<br />
centimetres needed to build in a comfortable<br />
double bed across the back.<br />
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2<br />
1With around 680 cm, the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> 675 offers the<br />
most space. A full-size side<br />
seating area for four people<br />
is provided in front of the<br />
standard fixed bed at the<br />
rear.<br />
2Two additional sleeping<br />
spaces can be created in<br />
the 675 TI by converting<br />
the seating modules.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Low-Profile<br />
Models<br />
Functionality and fascination<br />
Optimum combination of the well<strong>bei</strong>ng factor<br />
and superb utility characteristics - this was a<br />
requirement we set our interior designers. Does<br />
that all sound too theoretical? <strong>The</strong>n you should<br />
experience the atmosphere in a <strong>Colorado</strong> TI for<br />
yourself. Two-tone finish in "Welsh pearwood"<br />
and "Vermont maple", contrasted with mat<br />
aluminium profiles, varies the surfaces of the<br />
furnishings and emphasises the generous<br />
proportions of the interior, while providing<br />
unique elegance and flair. You will discover the<br />
true nature of the <strong>Colorado</strong> TI and the extent of<br />
its practicality and convenience when you take<br />
your first holiday!<br />
Rotatable driver's and passenger seats complete<br />
the seating group in all models with halfdinette.<br />
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2<br />
3<br />
1 Optimum use of space: a<br />
simple turn and the driver's<br />
and passenger seat become<br />
part of the seating area.<br />
2 <strong>The</strong> rear bed of the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong> 655 TI.<br />
3 Practical and extremely chicalso<br />
for the beach and<br />
shopping. <strong>The</strong> bags in the<br />
roof of the <strong>Colorado</strong> TI not<br />
only offer storage space for<br />
small items, they can easily<br />
be detached for use outside.<br />
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Bathroom and kitchen<br />
Setting the scene<br />
<strong>The</strong> desire to interpret and combine form,<br />
colour and function in ever new ways has been<br />
implemented in all the function areas of the<br />
<strong>Colorado</strong>. <strong>The</strong> use of coloured transparent<br />
acrylic material sets design accents in the<br />
kitchen. Elegant anthracite and warm wood<br />
tones emphasise comfort in the bathrooms.<br />
And optimum use of space ensures that there is<br />
room for a separate spacious shower, even in<br />
the smallest <strong>Colorado</strong>.<br />
1 Enthusiastic cooks will<br />
decide in favour of the<br />
spacious corner kitchen of<br />
the <strong>Colorado</strong> 650 or 655<br />
TI. Here, you can make<br />
meals the way you do at<br />
home (Illustrated: <strong>Colorado</strong><br />
650).<br />
2 All you need to prepare a<br />
superb meal: a three-ring<br />
stove and stainless steel<br />
sink are let into the<br />
generously-sized work<br />
surface, and additional<br />
space is provided by the<br />
glass covers.<br />
3 <strong>The</strong> technical floor space -<br />
room for supply cables and<br />
insulation against rising cold.<br />
4 <strong>The</strong> designer bathroom:<br />
instead of sterile white for<br />
the sanitary fitments, an<br />
attractive mix of materials<br />
in toning colours.<br />
Standard in the <strong>Colorado</strong>:<br />
All models have a separate<br />
shower.<br />
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Manufacturing quality<br />
No compromises<br />
A modern roof construction spans the production<br />
facilities for all <strong>Karmann</strong> mobile homes: up to<br />
2,000 vehicles can be manufactured in a<br />
production and storage area of 6,000 m2 over<br />
two floors. With the help of state-of-the-art<br />
logistics processes, but above all with the<br />
commitment and know-how of the <strong>Karmann</strong><br />
workforce, a chassis is turned into a mobile<br />
home of groundbreaking design and the<br />
highest possible level of manufacturing quality -<br />
the <strong>Karmann</strong> mobile home.<br />
Countless draft designs form the basis of a new<br />
model, for our standards of design and<br />
manufacturing quality are equally high. Model<br />
studies of the interior and of exterior details<br />
precede implementation in initial prototypes.<br />
Before the first models can be tested for their<br />
readiness for production proper, the hundreds<br />
of components which go into a <strong>Karmann</strong><br />
mobile home are carefully selected – all with<br />
the aim of offering you the best possible quality<br />
when it comes to materials, components, deign<br />
and functionality. With no compromises and<br />
excellent in all respects.<br />
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1 <strong>The</strong> foundation of your<br />
mobile home: the rotproof<br />
floorpan is mounted on the<br />
chassis.<br />
3 Following positioning of the<br />
roof, the interior is<br />
completed.<br />
2 Creation of the superstructure:<br />
the most<br />
important items of<br />
furniture are installed<br />
before the side walls are<br />
added.<br />
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KARMANN-MOBIL Vertriebs GmbH<br />
Kreuznacher Straße 78<br />
D-55576 Sprendlingen<br />
Phone: ++49 (0) 6701 – 203 800<br />
Fax: ++49 (0) 6701 – 203 869<br />
www.karmann-mobil.de<br />
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August 2005<br />
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