Lotus Caravans Off Grid vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Lotus Caravans Off Grid costs less to buy; the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz is lighter to tow, 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.
Lotus Caravans Off Grid
- Lower starting price$149,790 vs $173,990
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- Lighter to tow3,024 kg vs 3,115 kg
- Less weight on the towbar188 kg vs 255 kg
- More payload capacity976 kg vs 885 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Lotus Caravans Off Grid | Nova Caravans Terra Sportz |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lotus Caravans | Nova Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $149,790 | $173,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 4,000 kg | 4,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 3,115 kg | 3,024 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 885 kg | 976 kg |
| Ball weight | 255 kg | 188 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Travel length | — | — |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row. Weights are manufacturer specs — confirm against the compliance plate.
Key features
Lotus Caravans Off Grid
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Diesel heateronly this one
- Large water tanksonly this one
- Washing machineonly this one
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
Lotus Caravans Off Grid vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Lotus Caravans Off Grid or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Nova Caravans Terra Sportz is lighter, with a tare weight of 3,024 kg versus 3,115 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Lotus Caravans Off Grid has an ATM of 4,000 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 Lotus Caravans Off Grid or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Nova Caravans Terra Sportz has the larger payload: 976 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 885 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Lotus Caravans Off Grid or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz cheaper?
The Lotus Caravans Off Grid has the lower starting price at $149,790, 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 Lotus Caravans Off Grid and Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleep?
The Lotus Caravans Off Grid sleeps 2 and the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.