Malibu Van Compact 540 DB
Malibu Van Compact 540 DB
Compact, Versatile, and Ready for Adventure
The 2025 Malibu Van Compact 540 DB is the ideal blend of compact convenience and luxurious comfort, designed for both urban living and cross-country adventures. Measuring just 5.41 meters, this versatile camper van navigates city streets with ease while offering all the essential features you need for longer trips. Whether you're exploring bustling cities or escaping to serene landscapes, the Compact 540 DB adapts effortlessly to your lifestyle.
Despite its compact size, the Malibu Van Compact 540 DB is packed with smart features and optimised living spaces that enhance every journey. From the cosy crossways rear bed to the well-thought-out storage solutions, this camper van provides the perfect balance of comfort and functionality, making it a go-to choice for solo adventurers, couples, and small families looking for a home on wheels.
Key Features of the Malibu Van Compact 540 DB
- Urban-Friendly Design: At 5.41 meters, this camper van is perfect for navigating tight city spaces while still providing ample interior comfort.
- Spacious Lounge Area: Enjoy a comfortable seating area for four, complete with rotating front seats and a versatile table extension for dining or relaxing.
- Smart Kitchen Layout: The well-designed kitchen includes a multifunctional sink, a spacious worktop, and easy access to the 84-liter compressor fridge for your culinary adventures on the road.
- Innovative Washroom: A compact bathroom with a swivelling toilet and folding washbasin offers comfort in a small footprint, while the sectional shower door ensures a dry and functional space.
- Rear Sleeping Comfort: A transverse rear bed featuring a ventilated slatted frame and a cold foam mattress guarantees a restful sleep after a day of exploring.
- Storage Solutions Galore: Overhead cabinets, a spacious linen cupboard, and a wardrobe provide ample storage for all your essentials, keeping the interior clutter-free and organise
Compact Adventure Awaits – Start Your Journey Today
The 2025 Malibu Van Compact 540 DB brings together luxury and practicality in a compact, easy-to-drive vehicle that’s perfect for city explorers and outdoor adventurers alike. Ready to make every trip a memorable experience? Contact Adventure Leisure Vehicles today to discover how the 540 DB can transform your travels. Visit us in Tebay, Cumbria, just off Jct 38 on the M6, and take the first step towards your next adventure!
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*The recommended retail prices (RRP) displayed are provided by the manufacturer and include applicable VAT. Please note, the price does not include On The Road (OTR) charges, which are £2,600 and cover delivery from Germany to the UK, registration, and pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Any potential import duties are excluded and will be invoiced separately. Prices are accurate as of 01/09/2024 but are subject to change without prior notice.
Specification & Options
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Technical Specifications
Standard chassis Fiat Ducato 35 light Base engine Diesel 2,2 l Output (in kW/HP) 103 / 140 Tech. permissible total weight (kg) 3500 Weight in running order (kg) | Legal tolerance of -/+ 5 % 2.754 (2.616 - 2.892) Weight of additional equipment in series production specified by the manufacturer (kg) 396 Max. towed load (kg) 2500 Standard seating places 4 Refrigerator volume (l) 84 Freezer compartment volume (l) 6 Heating system Truma Combi 4 Fresh water volume (l) 80 Fresh water tank volume with filling in running order (l) 20 Waste water volume (l) 92 230V socket 3 12V socket 1 USB socket 1 Battery capacity 80 Ah -
Dimensions
Total length (mm) 5410 Total width (mm) 2100 Total height (mm) 2590* Wheelbase (mm) 3450 Standing height in living area (mm) 1900 Rear bed dimensions (mm) 1910 x 1410 / 1260 Bed access height (mm) 640 *If the family-for-4 pop-up roof package is selected, the height of the vehicle is 2690 m
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Standard Equipment
Base Vehicle
- Fiat Ducato 35 light chassis, high-roof Van, front-wheel drive
- 2.2 l diesel Multijet 3 with Adblue (19 l), 140 HP / 103 kW, 4 cylinders, 350 Nm, Euro 6e, 8-speed automatic torque converter
- All-weather tyres (M+S)
- 15-inch steel wheels for incl. Malibu wheel trims
- Start / Stop system
- 75-litre fuel tank
- Daytime driving lights integrated in headlights.
- Side Wind Assist
- Cruise control
- ABS, ESP, ASR, electronic immobiliser, hill hold control, hill descent control, traction plus, trailer stability control, collision braking system 33)
- Driver / passenger airbag 9)
- Seat occupancy sensor
- Manual air-conditioning system
- Cup holder
- Central locking with remote control
- Electric windows on driver’s and passenger’s sides
- Fix & Go repair kit
Main Cabin
- 6-year water ingress guarantee
- Exterior colour White
- Fully insulated floor panel and roof insulation with RTM hard foam
- Cold-bridge-free lined side walls and vehicle body frame members with polyurethane insulating foam mats
- Two Malibu PREMIUM WINDOWS in living area with insect screen roller blind and pleated blackout blind
- Window in rear doors
- Extra-wide, electrically extendible entrance step with warning buzzer
- Entrance light / reading light on passenger’s side
- Mechanical closing aid for easy, noise-reducing closing of sliding door
Drivers Cab
- Driver’s and passenger’s seats with tilt adjustment, 180° rotatable, adjustable arm rests on both sides
- Driver’s cab overhead storage cabinet with front flap
Interior Design
- Cherry Classic World of Style Furniture in a two-tone look with Noble Cherry finish
Living area
- Living area seat cushions with premium foam core
- Two designer shelves above lounge seating area
- Living area table with swivel-out tabletop extension
- Skylight (70 x 50 cm) above lounge seating area
- Double connection technology: Furniture parts screwed together and mortised
- Prop struts, hinges, pull-outs in metal
- “Ergo“ strip handles on furniture doors, easy to use with secure locking
Storage Space
- Double floor storage compartment under lounge seating area with large bilge hatch and high-quality hinges
- Large storage drawer under bench seat, accessible from front and above
- Wardrobe in rear, integrated in overhead storage cabinet
- Rear beds fold up to allow use of rear storage compartment
- All-around overhead storage cabinets with open corner shelves
- Additional shelf below overhead storage cabinets on driver’s and passenger’s sides
- Additional storage compartments under rear beds
Kitchen
- Worktop with robust finish in slate look
- Two-ring gas hob with glass cover, stainless steel design, electric igniter
- Stainless steel sink flush-mounted in worktop
- High water taps in metal, ceramic seal
- Extra-wide kitchen drawers with double locking, roller slides and soft-close mechanism
- Integrated wooden cutlery organiser
- 84-litre compressor fridge integrated in side kitchen
Compact Bathroom
- Single-level floor with flush-fitting transition thanks to shower insert
- Swivel-away toilet and folding washbasin for more space
- Mini-Heki skylight
Sleeping
- Two-part rear beds, heated, ventilated slatted frame across entire vehicle width
- Extra-low bed access
- Mini-Heki skylight above rear bed
- Internal window trims with microfibre and fabric cover for side windows and rear doors
- Cold and shock protection on rear windows
On-Board Utilities
Water
- Drain valves positioned in the double floor, easily accessible and protected from frost
- Water supply via submerged pump system
Gas
- Gas compartment in rear storage compartment accessible from front (2 x 11 kg, 540 DB model: 2 x 5 kg)
- Gas stopcocks in kitchen area
Electrical System
- Electrical centre under driver’s seat
- 230 V sockets in kitchen, bathroom and entrance area (640 LE RB model: kitchen and bathroom)
- 12 V socket in driver’s cab
- Double USB socket in driver’s cab
- 230 V external electricity supply via external socket
- 18 A automatic charger, electronic control automatic shut-off in the event of low voltage incl. starter battery charging function
- Multifunctional panel above entrance door
- 80 Ah on-board gel battery
Living Area Lighting
- Numerous LED spotlights across entire living area
- Kitchen unit to the outside with LED accent light strip and Malibu branding in chrome
- Indirect accent lighting in entrance area
- Work light and ambient lighting can be switched on separately
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Optional Equipment
Fiat Ducato chassis Engine variants
- Engine 180 HP / 132 kW, Euro 6e, f35 light, 8-speed automatic torque converter
Other chassis options Fiat
- Tow bar preparation
- Fiat full LED headlights
- Removable tow bar
- Double leaf spring rear axle on f35 chassis
- Fiat 10.1” multimedia system incl. sat nav, Motorhome route guidance and DAB+
Habitation exterior
- Exterior colour metallic black
- Exterior colour iron grey
- Exterior colour artense grey
- Exterior colour expedition grey
- Roof-mounted awning, length 325 cm
- Side wall awning, length 325 cm (only in conjunction with family-for-4 package)
- LED light strip on side wall awning
- LED exterior lighting incl. rain gutter
- Mini-Heki skylight in hybrid pop-up roof
- Bike rack for two bicycles, black
- Pedelec and bike rack for tow bar, folding
- Insulating mat for rear doors
- Insulating mat for windscreen and side windows in driver’s cab Electrical system
- Socket package: 3 x USB sockets / 2 x 230 V sockets
- USB socket in pop-up roof
- Additional 80 Ah on-board gel battery
- 150 Ah lithium-ion battery incl. battery computer and separate touch display
- Pre-wiring for solar system
Gas | Water | Heating
- Truma Combi 6 E (operated by gas/electricity)
- Truma Combi 6 D+E incl. height kit (operated by diesel/electricity)
- Truma Duo Control CS with crash sensor and automatic switchover
- Gas filter for Truma Duo Control CS (recommended, only in conjunction with Truma Duo Control CS)
- Additional heating of waste water tank and waste water pipes
Radio | Multimedia | TV | Satellite
- Pioneer 9” multimedia system incl. sat nav, Motorhome route guidance and DAB+
- Pioneer 6.8" radio/moniceiver incl. DAB+
- Pre-wiring for reversing camera (for single-lens camera)
- Analogue reversing camera system with single lens
- Digital reversing camera system with single lens
- 24" Smart LED TV with TV bracket incl. connecting kit
- Pre-wiring for satellite system 16)
Interior
- Cherry Style World of Style
- Removable carpet for driver’s cab
- Removable carpet for living area
- Additional exterior mounting rail for table
- Malibu table and chair set, incl. Malibu logo and carry bags
- Removable double floor in rear storage compartment (for two levels)
Living area fabrics | World of Living
- Paris - quilted upholstery combination
- Davos - textile leather - fabric combination
- Ancona 25 - textile leather - fabric combination
- Ivory part leather - leather - fabric combination
- Marone 25 part leather - leather - fabric combination
- Ivory leather 850740 Macchiato leather
- World of sleeping & décor set: Decorative cushions, bed throw, fitted sheet set
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Packages
Chassis package £Parking assist system with sensors in rear 43090-litre fuel tank 110Charge booster 12) 185Driver’s cab blackout system on windscreen and side windows 8) 650Pre-wiring for radio with roof antenna with DAB+, speakers (4x) 34) 485Height-adjustable passenger’s seat 125Pilot seats covered in the same material as the living area including padded armrests 680Insect screen behind sliding door 600Electrically adjustable and heated rear view wing mirrors 285Electrically folding wing mirrors 195Headlight frame in black 55Total price of individual options3,800Package Price3,240Your Savings560Habitation package £Interior roof cladding with microfibre, climate-regulating lining 405Ceiling canopy in living area with indirect LED ambient lighting 360Kitchen upgrade 4) 215High-quality cold foam mattress on rear bed 310Truma CP Plus digital control panel 90Luggage compartment lashing system 135Waste water tank in insulated housing 265Total price of individual options1,780Package Price1,500Your Savings280Chassis Plus Package* f35 Manualf40 / f35
in conjunction with automatic**Leather steering wheel and gear knob 275275Dashboard finish: Ventilation grille in chrome 21521516-inch alloy wheels for f35 light chassis 960-16-inch alloy wheels for f40 heavy chassis / f35 in conjunction with 8-speed automatic torque converter -835Multi-functional steering wheel (radio remote control via control buttons) 63) 275275Driver’s cab automatic air conditioning 13) 475475Inductive mobile phone charging tray 300300Digital instrument cluster with colour display in dashboard 40) 320320Keyless Entry & Go 570570Electric handbrake 610610Body-coloured bumper 450450Skid plate black 8080Fog lights with cornering lights 220220Total price of individual options4,7504,625Package Price4,4754,380Your Savings275245* As standard for “Charming” exclusive models
** For f40 chassis version in conjunction with manual transmission or 8-speed automatic torque converter, for f35 chassis version in conjunction with 8-speed automatic torque converterDriver’s assistance package (camera and radar-based) 8)* £Active brake assistant with pedestrian and cyclist detection Active lane departure warning system High beam assist Traffic sign recognition Rain and light sensor Active cruise control Intelligent speed assistant Driver drowsiness detection Tyre pressure sensors Package Price1,925* Driver’s assistance package only in conjunction with Chassis Plus package and Fiat 10.1” multimedia system
Winter package £Insulating mats for windscreen and side windows in driver’s cab 255Insulating mat for rear doors 195Additional heating of waste water tank and waste water pipes 925Removable carpet for driver’s cab 170Removable carpet for living area 290Total price of individual options1,835Package Price1,670Your Savings165Pop-up roof family-for-4 package 16) 38) £Hybrid pop-up roof made from ultra-sturdy GRP “Protect” sandwich material Mattress support for ventilation Artificial leather lining on inside of roof Rain gutter above sliding door Package Price4,380Please Note: The information provided here is for guidance only. Prices are correct as of 24/10/2024 and are subject to change at any time. Please contact our sales team to confirm current rates from the manufacturer.
4) Kitchen upgrade: Fronts in matt ivory, worktop extension, divided sink cover with chopping board. 600 DB, 640 LE models with wall bracket. 640 LE RB model: without worktop extension.
8) When selecting a driver’s assistance package, there is a cut-out for the camera casing in the camera position area (top centre) with the driver’s cab blackout system.
12) The charge booster is incorporated between the alternator and the starter and also the habitation battery, and ensures that the alternator generates power during travel until the batteries are charged.
13) In the event of unfavourable conditions, manual readjustment of the air-conditioning system may be necessary.
16) In conjunction with family-for-4 package: The standard skylights above the seating area and in the washroom are omitted. Hybrid pop-up roof only possible in conjunction with PREMIUM WINDOW option in washroom (except in compact models). Not possible in conjunction with seating area to bed conversion kit, solar system pre-wiring, or sat nav pre-wiring options. In 540 DB and 600 LE models, there is a forced ventilation system on the passenger’s side.
34) Speaker in driver’s cab (2x) and lounge seating area (2x).
38) In conjunction with the pop-up roof family-for-4 package in the 600 LE / 600 DB / 600 DB K models, the standard Mini-Heki skylight in the rear area is replaced with a Micro-Heki skylight. In 540 DB model, the Mini-Heki skylight in the rear area is omitted.
40) Digital instrument cluster with colour display for optimal pairing with the Fiat 10.1" multimedia system for display of 3D navigation maps and driver’s assistance systems.
63) The multifunctional steering wheel is obligatory if the Chassis Plus package is not selected.
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