Built on the trusted Fiat Ducato and powered by a 2.2-litre 140 BHP engine paired to an automatic gearbox, the Merlin 164 combines comfortable touring with a highly practical layout. At approximately 6.36 metres long, it offers a generous amount of living space while retaining the versatility and easy-going nature of a panel van conversion.
At the front, the welcoming dinette incorporates forward-facing travelling seats, giving the Merlin 164 a total of four travelling seat belts. The swivelling cab seats help open up the living area when parked, while the folding dining table creates a comfortable space for relaxing, eating or planning the next day's adventures.
The well-equipped kitchen includes a Dometic two-burner hob and sink combination, built-in flatbed microwave, an 80-litre compressor fridge and a useful fold-away worktop extension, giving you everything you need for cooking while away.
Alongside the kitchen is a practical washroom featuring a shower, fold-away washbasin, vanity storage and a Thetford cassette toilet with electric flush. An Ecocamel Jetstorm shower head is also fitted, helping provide an efficient yet powerful shower while touring.
At the rear is one of the Merlin 164's standout features – a high-level fixed transverse double bed, complete with Swift's Duvalay Duvalite Alto mattress for added comfort. Measuring approximately 6'2" by 4'9", the bed remains permanently made up, so there's no need to convert the lounge each evening.
Beneath the bed is a particularly useful large rear garage and storage area, accessible via the rear doors and offering plenty of room for outdoor equipment, camping gear and everything needed for longer trips away. The garage area measures approximately 1620mm × 1180mm × 950mm, making this layout particularly appealing to owners who travel with bulky leisure equipment.
Comfort throughout the seasons is taken care of by Whale 6kW underfloor heating with blown-air distribution, alongside an 8-litre water-heating system. The Merlin 164 also comes equipped with an impressive 100Ah lithium leisure battery, DC-DC charging, a 91-litre fresh-water tank and ultra-low-energy LED lighting, making it well suited to touring beyond traditional campsites.
Up front, the Fiat cab benefits from modern technology including a digital dashboard and touchscreen infotainment system with DAB radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, alongside wireless phone charging, cruise control and automatic cab air conditioning.
Finished with Swift's contemporary Sangallo Elm furniture, Charcoal upholstery and modern ambient LED lighting, the all-new Merlin 164 provides a comfortable, practical and stylish space for touring.
Key features:
Brand-new 2027 model
2 berth
4 travelling seat belts
Fiat Ducato 2.2L 140 BHP
Approx. 6.36m overall length
Front dinette with swivelling cab seats
Fixed transverse rear double bed
Duvalay Duvalite Alto mattress
Large rear garage/storage area
Dometic two-burner hob and sink
Built-in microwave
80-litre compressor fridge
Washroom with shower and cassette toilet
Whale 6kW heating
100Ah lithium leisure battery
91-litre fresh-water tank
Digital dashboard and touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Automatic cab air conditioning
Cruise control
Wireless phone charging