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Benimar has been producing recreational vehicles for over 40 years, with the first Benimar produced in 1979. The Company is based in picturesque Peñiscola, with its historic old town and sunny weather.  Modern tools, high-tech machinery and innovative technologies allow the factory to produce 3,000 motorhomes per year.

Marquis Leisure are the sole importers of Benimar from Spain to the UK.

Benimar Benivan 144

2025 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Van Conversions with a rising or pop top roof under 6 metres

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The Benimar Benivan 144 is white with black trim. There is a black step by the open sliding door which reveals the interior. The pop top roof is fully open.

Benimar Benivan 144 exterior

The Benimar Benivan 144 has wooden floor, with white cabinets. The upholstery is two tone light and dark brown. There is a fixed rear bed. The pop top roof is open.
The Judges' said ...

The rear bed folds back securely so you can fit bikes inside

Base Vehicle

  • FIAT Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic (fitted option)
  • Engine: 138 bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 5.99m (19' 7")
  • NCC Approved: yes

Benimar Benivan 144 Technical Information

Benimar Tessoro T861

2025 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Three or Four Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes 7 metres and under

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The Benimar Tessoro T861 has a silver cab with a white body. There is a black step by the open habitation door. The rear garage door is open.

Benimar Tessoro T861 exterior

The Benimar Tessoro T861 has a grey carpet, with white cabinets. The upholstery is cream and light brown. There is a fixed rear bed. There are two green cushions.
The Judges' said ...

More of a 2+2 but if you want a large bed and garage with a decent specification at this price point, this is definitely worth considering

Base Vehicle

  • Ford Transit
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 165 bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 6.69m (21’ 11”)
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Tessoro T861 Technical Information

Benimar Primero 201

2024 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Second | Two-Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes 6 metres and under

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Benimar Primero 201’s exterior is a white with black, grey and yellow decals. The entrance door is closed and there is a step to gain easy access.

Benimar Primero 201 exterior

Benimar Primero 201’s interior has cream upholstery. The furniture is wooden. The rear seats have seat belts. The table can be extended and is folded. There is a tied up cab window curtain. There is a fixed bed to the rear accessed by a ladder.
The Judges' said ...

This is a super budget two-berth motorhome with a rear fixed bed, garage and well designed washroom. It has some lovely features for a budget motorhome like soft closing drawers, illuminated spice rack, extractor hood - all things that you would expect to find in a high-end motorhome

Base Vehicle

  • FIAT Ducato
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 140 bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 5.95m (19' 6")
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Primero 201 Technical Information

Benimar Mileo 243 Auto

2024 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Joint Third | Three or Four Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes 7 metres and under

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Benimar Mileo 243 Auto’s exterior has a dark blue cab and with its body being white with black, grey and yellow decals. The entrance door is open and there is a step to gain easy access. There is an information stand next to the step.

Benimar Mileo 243 Auto exterior

Benimar Mileo 243 Auto’s interior has beige and cream upholstery. The furniture is wooden. The rear seats have seat belts. The table can be extended and is folded. There is a fixed bed to the rear accessed by a wooden steps.
The Judges' said ...

Great practical four-berth with a fixed rear transverse bed and front drop-down bed making it easy to make up beds at night. Different layout with the mid-washroom next to entrance door

Base Vehicle

  • FIAT Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 140 bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 6.99m (22' 11")
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Mileo 243 Auto Technical Information

Benimar Benivan 144

2024 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Van Conversions with a fixed roof 6 metres and under

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Benimar Benivan 144’s exterior is white. The sliding door is open revealing the kitchen. There is a step to gain easy access.

Benimar Benivan 144 exterior

Benimar Benivan 144’s interior has brown and cream upholstery. The furniture is brown and white. The rear seats have seat belts. The table can be extended and is folded. There is a fixed bed to the rear. The hob is on the left.
The Judges' said ...

A modern European style interior layout with a fixed bed which is light and bright

Base Vehicle

  • FIAT Ducato
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 140 bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 5.99m (19' 7")
  • NCC Approved: Applied for (Feb 2024)

Benimar Benivan 144 Technical Information

Benimar Primero 282

2024 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Three or Four Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes over 7 metres

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Benimar Primero 282’s exterior is a white with black, grey and yellow decals. The entrance door is closed and there is a step to gain easy access.

Benimar Primero 282 exterior

Benimar Primero 282’s interior has cream upholstery. The furniture is wooden. The rear seats have seat belts. The table can be extended and is folded. There are tied up cab window curtains. There is a rear lounge.
The Judges' said ...

A practical layout with two good size lounges and two drop down double beds

Base Vehicle

  • FIAT Ducato
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 140 bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 7.39m (24' 2")
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Primero 282 Technical Information

Benimar Tessoro 482

2023 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Joint Second | Three or Four Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes over 7 metres

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Benimar Tessoro 481 exterior, the vehicle has a silver cab with the body being predominantly white.

Benimar Tessoro 482 exterior

Benimar Tessoro 481 has pale upholstery, with white overhead lockers. It has grey carpets and has a rear lounge.
The Judges' said ...

Drop-down beds mean either (or even both) lounges can still be used while others sleep

Base Vehicle

  • Ford
  • Gearbox: automatic (fitted option)
  • Engine: 168bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 7.38m (24' 2")
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Tessoro 482 Technical Information

Benimar Tessoro 481

2023 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Third | Three or Four Berth Coachbuilt motorhomes under 7 metres

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Benimar Tessoro 481 exterior, the vehicle has a silver cab with the body being predominantly white, the habitation door is open showing into the interior, with a step to gain easy access.

Benimar Tessoro 481 exterior

Benimar Tessoro 481 has pale upholstery. It has grey carpets and has a rear kitchen where there is a large fridge freezer with a microwave above it.
The Judges' said ...

It's got it all and won't cost the earth. An excellent blend of price/practicality/use of space and a very generous specification

Base Vehicle

  • Ford
  • Gearbox: automatic (fitted option)
  • Engine: 168bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: four
  • Length: 5.98m (19' 7")
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Tessoro 481 Technical Information

Benimar Mileo 201

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Buyers Guide
4.5 stars
Two Berth Coachbuilts

The Assessors' said ...

Benimar appears to offer the whole package, with the 201 being made for the British market, includes a useful kitchen with appliances

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato Euro 6D Chassis
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 160bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 5.95m / 19’ 5”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Mileo 201 Technical Information

Benimar Tessoro 487

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Buyers Guide 
4 stars
Up to Four Berth Coachbuilts

 

The Assessors' said ...

Its decent garage means excellent storage, plus a space saving drop-down bed. The feeling of space belies its compact sub 7m length

Base Vehicle

  • Ford Transit Cab
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 170bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.98m / 22’ 9”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Tessoro 487 Technical Information

Benimar Primero 313

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Buyers Guide
3.5 stars
Up to Six Berth Coachbuilts

 

The Assessors' said ...

Excellent price for a large family motorhome

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 6
  • Length: 5.99m / 19’ 6”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Primero 313 Technical Information

Benimar Fiat Primero 301

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Coachbuilts £50,000 - £55,000

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Exterior, over cab

Benimar Fiat Primero 301 exterior

Interior, grey upholstery, ladder to raised bed, kitchen
The Judges' said ...

A great four-berth without any unnecessary gimmicks – tried and tested, it works!

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 5.99m / 19’ 6”
  • NCC Approved

Benimar Fiat Primero 301 Technical Information

Benimar Fiat Primero 313

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Coachbuilts under £50,000

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Exterior, over cab

Benimar Fiat Primero 313 exterior

The Judges' said ...

Great for a big family on a budget

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 6
  • Length: 5.99m / 19’ 6”

Benimar Fiat Primero 313 Technical Information

Benimar Ford Tessoro 487

2020 Motorhome & Campervan Design Awards
Coachbuilts £55,000 - £60,000

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Exterior, silver cab, coachbuilt

Benimar Ford Tessoro 487 exterior

The Judges' said ...

Excellent lift up travel seats

Base Vehicle

  • Ford Transit
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 170bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.70m / 21’ 9”
  • NCC Approved

Benimar Ford Tessoro 487 Technical Information

Benimar Fiat Benivan 120

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Van Conversions under £45,000

The Judges' said ...

A great value van offered on a smaller wheel base

Base Vehicle 

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 130bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 2
  • Length: 5.99m / 19’ 6”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Fiat Benivan 120 Technical Information

Benimar Fiat Mileo 282

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Coachbuilts from £55,000 - £65,000

The Judges' said ...

A novel layout which uses twin drop-down beds to a great effect

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 130bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 7.39m / 24’ 2”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Fiat Mileo 282 Technical Information

Benimar Fiat Primero 331

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Coachbuilts under £45,000

The Judges' said ...

A usable and well-spec’d interior for a modest price

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 130bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 2
  • Length: 5.99m / 19’ 6”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Fiat Primero 331 Technical Information

Benimar Ford Tessoro 486

2019 Motorhome Design Awards
Coachbuilts from £55,000 - £65,000

The Judges' said ...

A cracking van with lots of innovation and a 170 bhp Ford base

Base Vehicle

  • Ford
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 170bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.98m / 22’ 9”
  • NCC Approved: Yes

Benimar Ford Tessoro 486 Technical Information

Benimar Fiat Mileo 243

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Coachbuilts from £45,000 - £55,000

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Benimar Fiat Mileo 243 exterior

The Judges' said ...

Excellent washroom and fridge freezer, drop-down front bed

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 2000cc
  • Engine: 150bhp
  • Length: 6.99m / 22’ 9”

Benimar Fiat Mileo 243 Technical Information

Benimar Ford Tessoro 494

2018 Motorhome Design Awards
Coachbuilts from £55,000 - £65,000

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Benimar Tessoro 494 exterior

The Judges' said ...

A stylish Spaniard on a powerful modern base, very appealing for the money

Base Vehicle

  • Ford Transit
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 2000cc
  • Engine: 170bhp
  • Length: 7.38m / 23’ 9”

Benimar Ford Tessoro 494 Technical Information

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