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Karl-Heinz Schuler founded Carthago on 1 July 1979 and at that time the Company offered one off tailor-made conversions, to customer’s own specifications. The Malibu Volkswagen T4 Van was launched in 1985.  In 2013 Malibu became its own brand in the Carthago Group and today offers a full range of campervan, coachbuilt and A Class vehicles.  

Malibu charming GT skyview 640 LE RB

2022 Entrant Van Conversions with a fixed roof over 6 metres

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.35m / 20' 8"
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • Mass in running order: 2685kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear bed
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 2.02m x 0.90m / 1.89m x 1.02m (6' 6" x 2' 9" / 6' 2" x 3' 3")
  • Fridge size: 80-litre
  • Heating: Truma Combi 6E (fitted upgrade)
  • ISOfix Points: None

Price

  • Price from £59,720
  • Price as entered: £71,745 (includes £12,025 fitted options)

Check with your local Malibu dealer for the latest prices and availability  

Read more about the Malibu charming GT skyview 640 LE RB

"Clever washroom design makes most of space with slide-away WC and separate shower and sink taps."

Judge's comment

Malibu compact 540 DB

2022 Entrant Van Conversions with a fixed roof under 6 metres

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 140bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 5.41m / 17' 7"
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • Mass in running order: 2670kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear bed
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.91m x 1.41m / 1.26m (6' 2" x 4' 6" / 4' 1")
  • Fridge size: 84-litre
  • Heating: Truma Combi 6E (fitted upgrade)
  • ISOfix Points: None

Price

  • Price from £52,630
  • Price as entered: £63,750 (includes £11,120 fitted options)

Check with your local Malibu dealer for the latest prices and availability  

Read more about the Malibu compact 540 DB

".A superb all-rounder with innovative washroom solutions"

Judge's comment

Malibu I 441 LE Touring

2022 Entrant A Class under 7 metres

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 160bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.67m / 21' 8"
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg / upgrade 3650kg
  • Mass in running order: 2925kg
  • B Licence compatible (maximum weight 3500kg)
  • C1 Licence required (maximum weight 3650kg)

Conversion

  • Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear beds
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 2.0m / 1.90m x 0.85m (6' 5" / 6' 2" x 2' 7"), 1.95m x 1.60m (6' 3" x 5' 2")
  • Fridge size: 133-litre
  • Heating: Truma Combi 6E (fitted upgrade)
  • ISOfix Points: None

Price

  • Price from £81,030
  • Price as entered: £100,685 (includes £19,655 fitted options)

Check with your local Malibu dealer for the latest prices and availability  

Read more about the Malibu I 441 LE Touring

"Well designed washroom with potential for a huge ensuite changing room thanks to the two-way door"

Judge's comment

Malibu I 500 QB Touring

2022 Entrant A Class 7 - 8 metres

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 180bhp 
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 7.48m / 24' 5"
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4250kg
  • Mass in running order: 3145kg
  • C1 Licence required 

Conversion

  • Central kitchen / end washroom / fixed island bed
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.95m x 1.45m (6' 3" x 4' 7"), 1.95m x 1.60m (6' 3" x 5' 2")
  • Fridge size: 133-litre
  • Heating: Truma Combi 6E (fitted upgrade)
  • ISOfix Points: None

Price

  • Price from £94,735
  • Price as entered: £110,495 (includes £15,760 fitted options)

Check with your local Malibu dealer for the latest prices and availability  

Read more about the Malibu I 500 QB Touring

"A competent and worthy motorhome from the Carthago stable offering clean lines and fully usable features."

Judge's comment

Malibu Charming GT 640 LE - 4.5 stars

Price from £55,265

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Award Buyers Guide Entrant - Van Conversions over 6 metres

 

11 dealerships in the UK

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato 
  • Gearbox: automatic 
  • Engine: 160bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.36m / 20’ 8” 
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight 3500kg 
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear single beds 
  • Number of berths: 3
  • Bed sizes: 1.65m x 1.14m (5' 4" x 3' 7"), 1.96m x 0.90m (6' 4" x 2' 9"), 1.83m x 1.02m (6' x 3' 3")
  • Fridge size: 90 litres
  • ISOfix points: none

Price

  • Price from £55,265
  • Price as entered £66,465

Read more about the Malibu Charming GT 640 LE



"Thanks to its upgraded heating system and engine, this makes an ideal all-year round touring vehicle"

Assessors comment

Malibu family-for-4 GT skyview 640 LE RB - 4.5 stars

Price from £60,210

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Award Buyers Guide Entrant - Van Conversions with a Rising Roof

11 dealerships in the UK

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 160bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.36m / 20’ 8”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight 3500kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear bed / double roof bed
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes:  2m x 1.35m (6' 5" x 4' 4") and 2m x 1.35m (6' 5" x 4' 4")
  • Fridge size: 90 litres
  • Roof type: High top with pop top
  • ISOfix points: none

Price

  • Price from £60,210
  • Price as entered £75,960 

Read more about the Malibu family-for-4 GT skyview 640 LE RB 

"Carthago’s DNA shows, with a luxury feel and outstanding washroom design"

Assessors comment

Malibu T410 Touring DB - 4 stars

Price from £71,900 

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Award Buyers Guide Entrant - Up to Four Berth Coachbuilts

11 dealerships in the UK

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: automatic
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.66m / 21’ 8”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • 3500kg is B Licence compatible
  • Upgrade to 3650kg requires a C1 Licence

Conversion

  • Layout: Central kitchen / rear washroom / fixed rear bed
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 2.03m x 1.3m / 0.65m (6' 6" x 4' 2" / 2' 1") and fixed rear bed 2.10m x 1.47m / 1.36m (6' 8" x 4' 8" / 4' 4")
  • Fridge size: 133 litres
  • Garage: Yes
  • ISOfix points fitted: none

Price

  • Price from £71,900
  • Price as entered £77,595

Read more about the Malibu T410 Touring DB

"Great length to drive at 6.66m. Scooter garage a bonus. All round a great family motorhome"

Assessors comment

Malibu I441 LE Touring - 4 stars

Price from £82,260

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Award Buyers Guide Entrant - A Class under 7 metres

11 dealerships in the UK

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.67m / 21’ 8”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • 3500kg is B Licence compatible
  • Upgrade to 3650kg requires a C1 Licence

Conversion

  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 2.0m x 0.85m (6’ 5” x 2’ 7”) and 1.9m x 0.85m (6’ 2” x 2’ 7”)
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear single beds
  • Fridge size: 133 litres
  • Garage: Yes
  • ISOfix points: none

Price

  • Price from £82,260
  • Price as entered £90,475 

Read more about the Malibu I441 LE Touring

"A super roomy two-berth - with a more spacious lounge thanks to the deletion of the overcab"

Assessors comment

Malibu I500 Touring - 3.5 stars

Price from £89,750

2021 Motorhome and Campervan Design Award Buyers Guide Entrant - A class 7-8 metres

11 dealerships in the UK

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: manual
  • Engine: 160bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 5 (entrant has an optional fifth travel seat belt fitted)
  • Length: 7.48m / 24’ 5”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • 3500kg is B Licence compatible
  • Upgrade to 4250kg - requires a C1 Licence

Conversion

  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed rear island bed / drop down front bed
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: fixed island bed 1.95m x 1.45m (6' 39" x 4' 7"), drop down bed 1.95m x 1.6m (6' 39" x 5' 2")
  • Fridge size: 153 litres
  • Garage: Yes
  • ISOfix points: none

Price

  • Price from £89,750
  • Price as entered £90,475

Read more about the Malibu I500 Touring

"Scooter (Pedelac) garage. 'Queen-sized' bed. Luxury van"

Assessors comment

Malibu I 500 Touring

2020 Entrant A Class over £90,000

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 160bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 7.43m / 24’ 3”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4250kg
  • MIRO: 3045kg
  • C1 Licence required

Conversion

  • Price: £96,000 (price as judged with extras to the value of £7,770)
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.95m x 1.60m (6' 3" x 5' 2"), 1.95m x 1.45m (6' 3" x 4' 7")
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed island bed

"Excellent all round storage option in a stunning van. Love the separate loo!"

Judge's comment

Malibu I44I Touring

2020 Entrant A Class under £90,000

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.65m /22’ 6”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • MIRO: 2965kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Price: £84,660 (price as judged with extras to the value of £2,780)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 2.0m/1.95m x 0.85m (6' 5"/6' 3" x 2' 7"), 1.95m x 1.60m (6' 3" x 5' 2")
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom

"Value A Class with an innovative washroom"

Judge's comment

Malibu T 410

2020 Entrant Coachbuilts £60,000 - £75,000

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.66m / 21’ 8”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • MIRO: 2855kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Price: £74,285 (price as judged with extras to the value of £9,480)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 2.03m x 1.30m/0.65m (6' 6" x 4' 2"), 2.10m x 1.47m/1.36m (6' 8" x 4' 8"/4' 4")
  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom

"Great to see the option of a transverse bed which frees up daytime living space"

Judge's comment

Malibu T 430 Touring

2020 Entrant Coachbuilts over £75,000

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 140bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.66m / 21’ 8”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • MIRO: 2905kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Price: £77,495 (price as judged with extras to the value of £4,255)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 2.03m x 1.30m/0.65m (6' 6" x 4' 2"/2' 1"), 2.0m/1.90m x 0.85m (6' 5"/6' 2" x 2' 7")
  • Layout: Central kitchen / central washroom / fixed island bed

"Lighting creates great ambience and it feels luxurious"

Judge's comment

Malibu Van 540 DB

2020 Entrant Van Conversions £55,000 - £65,000

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 180bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.4m / 20’ 9”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • MIRO: 2967kg
  • B Licence compatible

Conversion

  • Price: £68,930 (price as judged with extras to the value of £14,265)
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.96m x 0.90m (6' 4" x 2' 9") and 1.83m x 1.02m (6' x 3' 3")
  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom

"Stylish, comfy – huge bed and love the integration of the lounge and cab"

Judge's comment

Malibu 640 GT

2019 Motorhome Design Award entrant

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 180bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.4m / 20’ 9”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • MIRO: 2760kg

Conversion

  • Price: £67,990 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.96m x 0.90m/1.83m x 1.02m (6' 4" x 2' 9"/6' x 3' 3")
  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom

Malibu I 500 QB Touring

2019 Motorhome Design Award entrant

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Engine: 150bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 7.48m / 24’ 5”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4250kg
  • MIRO: 3045kg

Conversion

  • Price: £89,930 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.95m x 1.45m (6' 3" x 4' 7") / 2.03m/1.77m x 1.0m (6' 6"/5' 8" x 3' 2")
  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed rear island bed

Malibu T 430 Le Touring

2019 Motorhome Design Award entrant

Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Engine: 150bhp
  • Designated travelling seats: 4
  • Length: 6.9m / 22’ 6”
  • NCC Approved: No

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4250kg
  • MIRO: 2585kg

Conversion

  • Price: £72,975 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 2.0m/1.90m x 0.85m (6' 5"/6' 2" x 2' 7")
  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom

Malibu I 460 Touring

2018 Entrant A Class under £90,000

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Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato Flat frame 40 heavy
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 2287cc
  • Engine: 150bhp
  • Length: 7.25m / 23’ 7”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 4200kg
  • MIRO: 2970kg

Conversion

  • Price: £87,265 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.92m x 1.58m (6’ 3” x 5’ 2”) / 1.98m x 0.82m (6’ 5” x 2’ 7”)
  • Layout: Centre washroom / centre kitchen / fixed bed

"Everything you need and nothing you don’t in a quality package."

Judge's comment

Malibu T 440 QB

2018 Entrant Coachbuilts over £65,000

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Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato Flat frame 35 light
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Capacity: 2287cc
  • Engine: 130bhp
  • Length: 6.99m / 22’ 9”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • MIRO: 2990kg

Conversion

  • Price: £69,410 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 4
  • Bed sizes: 1.95m x 1.45m (6’ 4” x 4’ 7”) / 1.95m x 1.60m (6’ 4” x 5’ 1”)
  • Layout: Centre washroom / centre kitchen / fixed bed

"Plenty of value-for-money comfort and luxury in a comfort package."

Judge's comment

Malibu Van 640 LE

2018 Entrant Van Conversions over £55,000

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Base Vehicle

  • Fiat Ducato 35 light
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Capacity: 2287cc
  • Engine: 150bhp
  • Length: 6.36m / 20’ 6”

Weights

  • Maximum weight: 3500kg
  • MIRO: 2815kg

Conversion

  • Price: £58,550 (price as judged)
  • Number of berths: 2
  • Bed sizes: 1.95m (length) (6’ 4”)
  • Layout: Centre washroom / centre kitchen / fixed bed

"Fabulous sleeping area and the possibility to turn it into a decent luggage carrier."

Judge's comment