The Sprite Exclusive was the main new feature in Swift’s line-up for the 2025 season. Like the Challenger Exclusive the year before, it doesn’t replace the existing Sprite range, but instead offers models with much higher spec that are only available at a select number of dealerships, such as the Swift Sprite Exclusive Alpine 4 I’m reviewing here, and the Swift Sprite Exclusive Quattro MB.

The new spec includes a 142-litre slimline fridge in all models except the Compact Exclusive. This involved altering the layout in some vans, including the Alpine 4.

So I thought it was time to take a fresh look at this diminutive caravan – ostensibly a four-berth, but really better as a couples’ caravan.

Pitch and set-up

Smart silver sides set the Alpine 4 apart from standard Sprites. The outside is where a good deal of the extra goodies are found, such as alloys and a 120W solar panel.

At 1335kg this certainly isn’t the heaviest of caravans, although I reckon the inclusion of ATC should add peace of mind when towing, something which could be particularly appealing if you’re a beginner to caravanning.

You still get an external locker door on the nearside front corner and the offside rear corner – ideal places to store outdoor furniture where it can quickly be retrieved.

Lounge in the Swift Sprite Exclusive Alpine 4

This whole caravan is less than 5m long inside, and that has to include a fixed bed. As a result, I wasn’t surprised to find the lounge is not the biggest I’ve ever seen.

Four people in here on a wet afternoon might begin to feel claustrophobic, even if you go for the optional wraparound seating in place of the fold-out central shelf.

The large windows and sunroof in the lounge
Large windows and sunroof keep the area bright

If it’s just two of you, I think the lounge is fine, and roomy enough for at least two visitors for a few hours – or possibly overnight. If the fold-out shelf isn’t enough, the foldaway table can accommodate four.

The best caravans are kitted out with plenty of features, and here, the spec is impressive – much more than you’d expect in a Sprite. The sunroof allows in plenty of daylight, and there’s a mains socket in the nearside corner and a wireless charging pad and two USBs in the offside corner. Two LEDs in the housing sit between speakers for the standard-fit FM/DAB/Bluetooth radio.

Kitchen in the Swift Sprite Exclusive Alpine 4

The four-burner dual-fuel hob and separate oven and grill are high spec for a Sprite, as is the large sink. Two sockets sit above a curved shelf, with a caravan microwave above and plenty of space underneath for a kettle.

The kitchen area with the bed in the background
Four-burner dual-fuel hob above separate oven and grill

The workspace is adequate, even without the extension – which you might choose not to use, because of the relatively limited space in the lounge. The area is well lit, at least in the daytime. At night, two LEDs under the overhead lockers seem more focused on the hob, rather than the sink, which might not suit all preferences.

Washroom in the Swift Sprite Exclusive Alpine 4

As with the standard Sprite Alpine 4, the basin is outside the corner washroom, in the main part of the van at the foot of the bed. It has a lit mirror and a towel ring.

The handbasin, set outside the washroom
Handbasin is outside the washroom, with a large mirror and a towel ring

You open the washroom door to find the shower tray, with the toilet set behind it. The two areas are divided by a curtain and there is only one drainage hole. But the room has a big roof vent, and is well lit.

Sleeping in the Swift Sprite Exclusive Alpine 4

The rear-corner bed has a large headboard. There is only one average-sized window on the offside, but it looks bigger than it is, thanks to the padding on each side.

There is a second TV bracket above the handbasin, which I think offers a great location for very cosy late night viewing for those who own the best caravan TV.

The lockers above the bed in the Swift
Plenty of storage capacity above the bed in overhead lockers and open shelving

With a lounge this size, you really only have the option of making the settees into a double. But that is easily done, with slats that pull out, something which can be an important factor in this type of caravan. The two sleeping areas are divided by a curtain.

Storage in the Swift Sprite Exclusive Alpine 4

The lounge is small, but it is well furnished, with two large, shelved overhead lockers, two corner lockers, and good space under the settees, once you lift the base cushions.

There is a huge space under the rear-corner bed, even with the spare wheel stored here, and it’s externally accessible. There are three more overhead lockers here, with little shelves in between.

The narrow hanging wardrobe is located on the lounge side of the dividing curtain, so anyone sleeping up at the front of the van can also access it easily.

Above the kitchen work surface, two overhead lockers sit next to the microwave. In the base unit below is a large drawer, suitable for cutlery and utensils, above a double cupboard, with a small pan locker under the oven. There is one more locker below the fridge. It seems a shame, though, that the table storage has been left open, rather than being made an extra cupboard.

There is a cupboard under the handbasin, with some open shelving in this area, too. Open shelving in the washroom should at least provide a place for toilet rolls.

Alternatives to consider

The Elddis Avanté 520 is another tourer that I think makes a great choice for couples, providing a spacious washroom and a comfortable lounge. For those who would rather stick to two berths, a Coachman Acadia 460 could be worth considering instead, not only providing an airy lounge but also coming with a good rear dressing room area.

Specification of the Swift Sprite Exclusive Alpine 4

Tech specs

  • Price: £25,595
  • Berths: 4
  • MTPLM: 1335kg
  • MiRO: 1189kg
  • Payload: 146kg
  • Shipping length: 6.53m
  • Interior length: 4.83m
  • Overall width: 2.25m
  • Contact: swiftgroup.co.uk

Spec list

  • Al-Ko galvanised steel chassis
  • AKS 3004 stabiliser
  • ATC
  • 15-inch half diamond cut Edge alloy wheels
  • Steel spare wheel
  • Receiver for Al-Ko wheel lock
  • 120W solar panel
  • External mains socket and BBQ point
  • Scatter cushions
  • Curtains to front windows
  • Pleated blinds and flyscreens to all windows
  • Door flyscreen
  • Dual-fuel four-burner hob
  • Separate oven and grill
  • 142-litre slimline fridge
  • Eco Camel Jetstorm shower head
  • Thetford toilet with electric flush and 18-litre wheeled waste tank
  • Truma Combi boiler
  • LED lighting throughout
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Four mains sockets and four USBs
  • Bluetooth connectivity and auxiliary output
  • Status 570 directional aerial
  • TV point with mains
  • 12V and aerial sockets
  • Front double bed: 1.96 x 1.28m
  • Rear corner bed: 1.94 x 1.32m

If you’d be interested in a pre-owned option from previous years, see what Andrew Jenkinson had to say about buying a used 2019 Sprite Alpine 4.

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