Australian Off Road Matrix vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and carries more fresh water; the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Australian Off Road Matrix
- Lighter to tow1,960 kg vs 3,024 kg
- Lower starting price$144,900 vs $173,990
- More fresh water on board265 L vs 190 L
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- Less weight on the towbar188 kg vs 190 kg
- More payload capacity976 kg vs 840 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix | Nova Caravans Terra Sportz |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Nova Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $144,900 | $173,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,800 kg | 4,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,960 kg | 3,024 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 840 kg | 976 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 188 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 7 m | 7.37 m |
| Travel height | 2.82 m | 3.1 m |
| Width | 1.95 m | Not published |
| Axles | Not published | Single axle |
| Fresh water | 265 L | 190 L |
| Grey water | Not published | 110 L |
| Solar | 700 W | 800 W |
| Battery | 600 Ah | 600 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | 3000 W |
| Fridge | Not published | Compressor |
| Construction | Not published | Sandwich panel |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row."Not published" means the maker has not put that figure out, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
Verified features
These are the features we have confirmed from the published specs.A feature missing from one list has not been verified for that van, which is not the same as the van going without it.
Australian Off Road Matrix
- Diesel heater
- Solar panels
- Large water tanksverified here only
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- Diesel heater
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
- Island bedverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
Australian Off Road Matrix vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,960 kg versus 3,024 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix has an ATM of 2,800 kg and the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz 4,000 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Nova Caravans Terra Sportz has the larger payload: 976 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 840 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Matrix has the lower starting price at $144,900, compared with $173,990 for the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz. Both are drive-away starting prices before options, so the on-road gap can change once each is specced up.
How many people can the Australian Off Road Matrix and Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix sleeps 2 and the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.