2027 Burstner Habiton Campervan Range

The 2027 Burstner Habiton campervan range brings together compact dimensions, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter underpinnings and some unusual ideas for making better use of the available space.

At 5.93 metres long, the Habiton sits firmly in the six-metre campervan class, but Burstner has taken a different approach to the interior compared with many conventional panel van conversions. Depending on the model, buyers can choose longitudinal single beds or a transverse rear bed, while selected versions can also be specified with a heated pop-top roof for additional sleeping space.

The range now includes the Habiton HM 6.0 and Habiton HM 6.1, together with HMX all-wheel-drive versions for buyers who want added traction and a more rugged specification.

At Southdowns Motorhome Centre, we can help you compare the different Habiton layouts, understand the factory option packs and choose a specification that suits the way you intend to travel.

2027 Burstner Habiton Range at a Glance

The biggest choice when looking at a Burstner Habiton is the floor plan.

Although both main layouts are less than six metres long, there is a noticeable difference in how they use the available space.

The HM 6.0 is the choice for buyers who prefer longitudinal single beds and Bürstner’s sliding bathroom arrangement.

The HM 6.1 has a slightly wider rear section and uses that extra width to accommodate a transverse bed. It also introduces a different washroom design, induction cooking and a revised storage system.

The HMX takes the Habiton concept and combines it with Mercedes-Benz all-wheel drive and the option of equipment aimed at rougher roads and tracks.

Burstner Habiton HM 6.0

The Habiton HM 6.0 measures 5.93 metres long and 2.04 metres wide and is built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Its defining feature is the pair of longitudinal rear single beds. This is unusual in a campervan measuring less than six metres, where transverse beds are far more common.

For couples who prefer separate beds, or simply want to get in and out of bed without climbing over one another, this can make the HM 6.0 particularly appealing.

An additional mattress section can also be specified to join the two beds together and create a larger sleeping area.

The Sliding Bathroom

One of the most distinctive parts of the HM 6.0 is Burstner’s sliding bathroom system.

Rather than allocating a fixed amount of floor space to the washroom at all times, part of the bathroom moves on rails. This allows the available space to be used differently depending on whether the bathroom is in use.

The result is more room to move through the centre of the campervan during the day while still providing a proper washroom when required.

For a vehicle measuring only 5.93 metres, this is an interesting solution to one of the main compromises normally associated with compact campervans.

HM 6.0 Living Area

At the front is a dinette incorporating the cab seats.

The dinette itself can slide, helping to alter the amount of legroom and circulation space according to how the vehicle is being used.

Forward-facing travelling seats are fitted in the living area, and ISOFIX provision makes the layout suitable for buyers travelling with younger passengers where the vehicle specification permits.

Large windows and the available SkyView panoramic window help keep the front of the vehicle light.

HM 6.0 Kitchen

The side kitchen is compact but designed around the requirements of touring rather than trying to fit in full motorhome-sized appliances.

Equipment includes a two-burner hob with an integrated sink and a compressor refrigerator.

A worktop extension is available as part of selected equipment packages, creating extra preparation space when required without permanently reducing the width of the central walkway.

HM 6.0 Sleeping Arrangements

The standard rear sleeping area provides two longitudinal single beds.

A conversion cushion can be added to join these together, which gives couples the choice of retaining separate beds or creating one larger sleeping area.

A heated pop-top roof can also be specified. This adds two further sleeping places without changing the basic layout of the campervan.

That makes it possible to configure the HM 6.0 as a compact campervan for a couple while retaining the option to accommodate additional passengers when required.

Burstner Habiton HM 6.1

The Habiton HM 6.1 joins the range for the 2027 season and provides a noticeably different alternative to the HM 6.0.

It remains 5.93 metres long but measures 2.08 metres across the widened rear section.

That additional width allows Burstner to use a transverse rear bed rather than the longitudinal single beds fitted to the HM 6.0.

It is therefore not simply another trim level. The HM 6.1 is aimed at buyers with different priorities.

Transverse Rear Bed

The transverse bed makes full use of the width at the back of the vehicle.

A bed extension increases the sleeping surface when it is being used, while the bed can be moved to make it easier to reach the storage area beneath.

For buyers who prefer one main double sleeping area and want to maximise the amount of usable floor and storage space in a sub-six-metre campervan, the HM 6.1 may be the better choice.

An aluminium bed base is used to help keep weight down.

Revised Washroom

The HM 6.1 also takes a different approach to the washroom.

Instead of the HM 6.0’s sliding bathroom, it uses movable washroom fittings. The toilet or washbasin can be folded away to free the shower area when needed.

It is another example of Burstner avoiding permanent fixtures occupying more space than necessary.

Gas-Free Cooking

Another major difference is the kitchen.

The 2027 HM 6.1 is designed around induction cooking rather than a gas hob.

Heating is diesel powered and cooking is electric, allowing the Habiton HM 6.1 to operate without relying on an LPG supply for these main functions.

The kitchen also incorporates a 90-litre drawer-style compressor refrigerator.

For owners who prefer an electrical touring set-up with lithium batteries and an inverter, this configuration is likely to be one of the main reasons to consider the HM 6.1.

HM 6.1 Living Space and Storage

The wider rear body and transverse bed have allowed Burstner to alter the way storage is organised.

A flexible rear storage system can be accessed from outside as well as from within the campervan, depending on the system selected.

This should appeal particularly to owners carrying walking equipment, outdoor furniture, sports kit or other items they would rather load directly from outside.

The front lounge also differs from the HM 6.0 and incorporates additional seating flexibility.

Habiton HM 6.0 or HM 6.1?

Neither layout is automatically better. The choice comes down to how you intend to use the vehicle.

The HM 6.0 is likely to suit you if:

• You prefer two longitudinal single beds.
• Easy access to each bed is important.
• You like the flexibility of converting the singles into a larger sleeping area.
• Burstner’s sliding bathroom arrangement appeals to you.
• You want the narrowest of the two Habiton layouts.

The HM 6.1 is likely to suit you if:

• You prefer a transverse double bed.
• You want a large rear storage area.
• Gas-free induction cooking appeals to you.
• You like the revised washroom arrangement.
• You want the additional interior possibilities created by the slightly wider rear section.

Both remain under six metres in length, which is an important point for buyers who want a campervan that is easier to manage than a larger coachbuilt motorhome.

Burstner Habiton HMX 4×4

For buyers who want added traction, the Burstner Habiton HMX introduces all-wheel drive to the Habiton range.

The 2027 Habiton HMX 6.0 models currently specified by Southdowns use the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 419 CDI, with a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 190PS, all-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The examples ordered by Southdowns are plated at 4,100kg, so drivers need to check that their licence entitlement covers the vehicle.

All-wheel drive does not turn a Habiton into a specialist off-road vehicle, but it can be useful for owners whose touring regularly takes them onto loose surfaces, wet grass, gravel roads, rural tracks or winter routes.

It can also be paired with Burstner’s Offroad Package for additional equipment and protection.

Habiton Offroad Package

The optional Offroad Package available on HMX models adds equipment aimed at improving usability away from normal surfaced roads.

Depending on model year and configuration, the package can include:

• Downhill speed regulation for off-road use
• Black 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tyres
• Engine protection and skid plate
• Electrically retractable off-road entrance step
• Front protection bar

The retractable step is particularly useful on a vehicle with increased ground clearance because it provides easier access when parked but can move out of harm’s way when greater clearance is required.

Engine and underbody protection also makes sense for owners who expect to use rough tracks where stones, ruts and uneven surfaces are more likely.

The HMX is therefore worth considering if your trips regularly go beyond conventional campsites and paved touring routes.

Heated Pop-Top Roof

One of the most useful Habiton options for buyers travelling with more than two people is the pop-top roof.

Rather than using the main living area to create additional beds each night, the raised roof provides another sleeping area above the campervan.

Burstner also heats the sleeping roof, which makes it more suitable for use outside the warmest months of the year.

On an HM 6.0, the combination of rear beds and pop-top allows up to four sleeping places depending on the chosen specification.

The HM 6.1 can accommodate up to five sleeping places depending on its configuration.

For couples, the pop-top can also provide flexibility when travelling with occasional guests without requiring a larger vehicle for every trip.

Water, Heating and Touring Equipment

Despite its relatively compact dimensions, the Habiton has water capacities suited to longer touring.

The current range includes:

• 110-litre fresh-water tank
• 90-litre waste-water tank
• Diesel-powered heating
• Compressor refrigeration
• Leisure battery installation
• Multiple 230V and USB charging points, depending on model and specification

The exact electrical system differs between versions.

The HM 6.0 can be fitted with upgraded lithium battery capacity and solar equipment, while the HM 6.1 moves further towards an electrically based habitation system with lithium batteries, inverter and induction cooking.

Anyone planning longer periods away from mains hook-up should pay close attention to battery capacity, charging equipment and solar provision when specifying the vehicle.

Self Sufficiency Package

For buyers who want to spend more time away from campsites or electric hook-up, a Self Sufficiency Package can make a major difference to how the Habiton can be used.

A 2027 HMX 6.0 specification ordered by Southdowns includes a package with:

• 150W solar system
• Reinforced 45A charging booster
• 150Ah lithium leisure battery

The exact battery packages available vary by Habiton version, and the HM 6.1 uses a different electrical architecture.

The right set-up depends heavily on how you tour. A campervan that spends most nights on serviced pitches has very different electrical requirements from one used for several days at a time without hook-up.

When discussing a Habiton with Southdowns, tell us how you expect to travel and which electrical appliances you plan to use. We can then explain which battery, charging and solar options make sense for your intended use.

Automatic Package

The Automatic Package available on selected Habiton configurations combines the Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission with a number of driver assistance features.

A current 2027 Southdowns HMX specification includes:

• 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission with hold function
• Traffic sign assistance
• Leather steering wheel
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
• Multifunction steering wheel controls

For a vehicle that may be used for long European journeys, motorway driving and touring through busy towns, the automatic transmission and adaptive distance assistance are likely to be options many owners appreciate regularly.

Chassis Comfort Package

The Mercedes-Benz cab can also be upgraded with a Chassis Comfort Package.

Equipment can include:

• High-beam assistant
• Smartphone integration
• Wireless phone charging
• Additional dashboard charging provision
• Electric parking brake
• Dashboard storage compartment lids
• Cup holders for driver and passenger

These are not camping features, but they can make a considerable difference when the campervan is used frequently and covers long distances.

Habiton Comfort and Premium Equipment

Depending on the Habiton model and production specification, additional habitation equipment may be grouped within Comfort or Premium packages.

Items seen on current Habiton specifications include:

• Ambient interior lighting
• Framed habitation windows
• Lithium leisure battery
• Kitchen worktop extension
• Additional mattress for converting single beds
• Fabric interior wall panelling
• Cab privacy blinds
• Pleated fly screen for the sliding door

Several of these options are worth considering carefully at the point of ordering.

A sliding-door fly screen, for example, is simple equipment but can be particularly useful when touring in warmer parts of Europe. Cab blinds also make setting up for the night quicker than using separate removable screens.

The bed conversion mattress is relevant if you like the HM 6.0’s twin-bed layout but occasionally want one larger sleeping area.

Individual Habiton Options and Upgrades

A Habiton can be further tailored with individual factory options.

Availability varies according to model and production date, but examples include:

Mercedes-Benz Chassis Equipment

Options can include:

• LED high-performance headlights
• Fog lights with cornering function
• 360-degree parking camera
• Electric assistance for closing the sliding door
• THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
• Wheel and tyre upgrades
• Increased vehicle weight where applicable

A 360-degree camera is particularly worth considering on a campervan of this size. Although the Habiton is compact by motorhome standards, the extra view around the vehicle can make parking and manoeuvring in tighter areas much easier.

Exterior Options

Depending on configuration, exterior choices can include:

• Alternative body colours
• Colour-coded exterior trim
• SkyView panoramic roof
• Heated pop-top roof
• Alloy wheel upgrades
• Off-road equipment on HMX versions

Paint and wheel combinations can change the character of the Habiton significantly, particularly on HMX models.

Interior Options

Interior choices can include different upholstery and furniture finishes, fitted bed sheets and additional insulation for the pop-top roof.

The available combinations depend on the particular model and specification.

Water and Sanitation Options

One unusual area of choice within the Habiton is the toilet system.

Depending on configuration, different toilet solutions may be available, including conventional portable systems and the Clesana X1 waterless sealing toilet.

An exterior shower connection can also be specified.

This can be useful for rinsing muddy footwear, cleaning equipment, washing a dog or dealing with outdoor kit without bringing it through the campervan.

Clesana X1 Toilet

The Clesana X1 is quite different from a conventional cassette toilet.

Instead of storing waste in a cassette with flushing water and chemicals, it seals waste hygienically into individual bags.

For some buyers this will be a major attraction, particularly where access to normal motorhome disposal points may be limited.

Others may prefer the familiarity and simplicity of a conventional system.

It is worth understanding both arrangements before ordering rather than choosing purely from a specification list.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Driving Experience

The Sprinter base is another major part of the Habiton’s appeal.

Modern Mercedes-Benz driver assistance systems available across the range can include features such as active braking assistance, lane assistance, crosswind assistance, blind-spot monitoring, cruise control and traffic-related assistance, although the precise equipment depends on specification.

The cab seats swivel to become part of the living area once parked, which avoids wasting the front section of the vehicle when camping.

For owners who expect to cover substantial mileage in the UK and mainland Europe, it is worth giving as much thought to the cab and driving specification as the habitation equipment.

Is the Burstner Habiton Suitable for Off-Grid Touring?

It can be, particularly when specified with the appropriate electrical equipment.

The combination of diesel heating, lithium batteries, solar charging and large water tanks makes it possible to configure a Habiton for trips where electric hook-up is not always available.

HMX models add all-wheel drive for owners who also expect to encounter more difficult access routes.

There are limits, however. Battery capacity, payload, water use, weather and electrical demand all affect how long any campervan can remain independent.

If off-grid touring is one of your main reasons for buying a Habiton, we recommend planning the electrical specification around your expected usage from the outset.

Is the Burstner Habiton Suitable for Year-Round Use?

Diesel heating and the availability of a heated and insulated pop-top make the Habiton an interesting option for owners who do not want to restrict trips to summer.

The hard-sided main sleeping area will naturally be the first choice for colder conditions, while the heated roof provides more flexibility when extra berths are needed.

For winter touring, an HMX all-wheel-drive version may also appeal to buyers travelling to ski areas or regions where poor weather and slippery surfaces are more common.

Tyre choice remains important, regardless of whether the campervan has rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.

Who Is the 2027 Burstner Habiton For?

The Habiton should be on the shortlist for buyers who want the manoeuvrability of a campervan without giving up some of the sleeping and washroom arrangements normally associated with larger vehicles.

The HM 6.0 is particularly well suited to couples who like longitudinal beds.

The HM 6.1 provides an alternative for buyers who prefer a transverse rear bed, large storage area and electrically based kitchen.

Adding a pop-top makes the range more practical for families or owners who occasionally travel with friends.

The HMX versions are aimed at people who regularly tour in more remote areas or want the extra traction of all-wheel drive.

3,500kg or 4,100kg Habiton?

Vehicle weight is an important part of configuring any Habiton.

Burstner lists models starting with a technically permissible maximum laden mass of 3,500kg, but options, seating capacity, drivetrain and other equipment affect the final weight and available payload.

Some highly specified Southdowns HMX models are plated at 4,100kg.

A vehicle above 3,500kg requires the appropriate UK driving licence entitlement, normally category C1.

Increasing the permitted maximum weight can provide more payload for equipment, passengers and touring kit, but licence requirements, toll classifications and other practical considerations should all be checked before choosing a final configuration.

We can talk you through the implications when comparing vehicles.

Which Habiton Options Should You Choose?

There is no single ideal specification because the right extras depend on how the campervan will be used.

For mainly couples touring on campsites, we would concentrate on day-to-day comfort, cab equipment and the options that make setting up easier.

For family use, the pop-top roof becomes much more important.

For long-distance European touring, automatic transmission, driver assistance systems, automatic cab climate control and navigation are all worth considering.

For off-grid touring, lithium battery capacity, solar charging and electrical management should move higher up the list.

For rough-road and year-round travel, HMX all-wheel drive and the Offroad Package provide the most relevant upgrades.

The advantage of discussing the specification before ordering is that money can be spent on equipment you will actually use rather than simply adding every available option.

View the 2027 Burstner Habiton at Southdowns

Southdowns Motorhome Centre is an authorised Burstner dealer in Portsmouth, Hampshire, with new Burstner campervans available from stock and on order.

Our Habiton range includes conventional HM models as well as highly specified Habiton HMX 4×4 campervans.

Because specifications can vary considerably between individual vehicles, we recommend looking at the exact equipment fitted to each Habiton rather than comparing models by headline price alone.

A vehicle fitted with all-wheel drive, pop-top roof, lithium batteries, solar panels, upgraded cab equipment and driver assistance systems will be very different from a more straightforward two-berth HM 6.0.

View our current Burstner Habiton campervans for sale, or contact the Southdowns team to discuss incoming vehicles and factory-order options.

You can also visit our Portsmouth showroom to compare the Habiton with other Burstner campervans and alternative Mercedes-Benz campervans.

Exact specifications, weights, options and availability can change during the model year. Please speak to Southdowns for the specification of an individual vehicle before ordering.

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Written by the Southdowns Motorhomes team. With decades of experience supplying premium motorhomes to UK and European customers, our team understands what makes a vehicle suitable for serious touring.