2026 Swift Challenger Grande 640 – Demonstrator Due In!

Due in October

Designed for families and seasoned caravanners alike, the Challenger range offers a modern, well-equipped space at an affordable price. It builds on the essentials with added comfort, including the latest Truma CombiNeo for continuous hot water – ideal for those who enjoy a long shower or need back-to-back showers for the whole family. Challenger is made for easy getaways, comfortable living and memorable holidays, time after time.

Challenger 640 Specification
Width – 2.46m / 8’1″
Shipping Length – 7.98m / 26’2″
MTPLM – 1797kg
Payload – 180kg

Exterior and Construction

• European Whole Vehicle Type Approval ensures compliance with strict weight, dimension and safety regulations
• AL-KO Vario X chassis  -single axles
• AL-KO galvanised steel chassis with Euro-axle – twin axles
• EN1645 Grade 3 classification for heating and thermal insulation confirmed by cold chamber testing
• SMART construction with GRP body panels:
  • Strong, moisture proof ‘PURe’ polyurethane timber-less framed bodyshell with polystyrene insulation core and GRP outer skins (25mm in sidewalls, 32mm in roof)
  • Robust balanced panel side walls with GRP outer and inner skin
  • 44mm ‘sandwich’ floor construction with GRP outer skin, ply upper and high rigidity Ravatherm core
  • Hail resistant exterior GRP roof, fully bonded for extra strength and flatness
  • Sweeping front panel in GRP with triple flush fitting opening windows and exclusive LED front marker lights
• Full height GRP rear panel
• Streamlined aerodynamic profile
• Striking grey exterior with NEW unique graphics
• Chrome exterior grab handles
• Exclusive LED rear light clusters, LED high level marker and brake light which provide better visibility in poor weather
• LED awning light
• 120W roof mounted solar panel
• External 230V mains socket & External BBQ point and connector
• 15” half diamond cut Edge alloy wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• High tyre rating – a load margin is included in the tyre specification
• Heavy duty corner steadies (twin axles)
• Step-on hitch cover for easier cleaning of front windows
• Exterior access battery box with mains electric inlet (battery not included)
• Exterior access door to front nearside (except 630)
• Graphite wide access gas locker door with two compression locks (except 390. Extra wide on Grande models)
• Bulkhead mounted regulator suitable for use with either propane or butane bottles
• Fully double-glazed opening windows
• Screen printed windows with graphite grey tint
• Fixing bars for optional Thule rear mounted cycle rack
• Exterior one-piece door with magnetic stay, interior moulded liner, concealed hinges, chrome handle, window with blind, bin, dustpan and brush
• Entrance step
• 10 year manufacturer backed bodyshell warranty

Living, Relaxing & Sleeping

• Spacious front lounge with an extra seven inches between seats (Grande models – U-shaped front lounge in 630)
• 1.95m (6’5″) headroom
• NEW Elephant soft furnishing scheme with Aquaclean fabric
• Sangallo Elm woodgrain with Toro and Grau woodgrain accents with complementary furniture and white locker doors in kitchen
• Grey French Oak effect, high impact, scratch resistant floor vinyl
• Large retained entrance mat with embroidered logo
• NEW Dometic panoramic front sunroof incorporating fully integrated curved blind system, recessed lighting and speakers
• Large mid-dinette with wrap-around seating with freestanding telescopic table (630 Grande & 640 Grande)
• Curtains to front windows
• Twin curtain track for improved hanging and ease of use
• Sectioned removable bleachable carpets for flexibility (except washroom)
• NEW sprung seat bases and tri-foam backrests for optimal seating and sleeping comfort
• Seat and backrest ventilation boards
• Beech slat seat and bed bases for extra comfort and sprung hinged tops for easy access (Challenger)
• Bed make-up system with slats retained on track (Challenger)
• Easy Accuride bed make up system on front and mid-dinette beds with beech slat seat and bed bases with fully opening hinged tops for extra comfort and easy access (Grande)
• Exclusive Duvalay Duvalite Strato mattress, which includes a platinum support layer and reflex foam for superior durability while memory fibre increases airflow for a more comfortable sleep (fixed beds)
• Aluminium bed frames to maximise strength and storage space (fixed beds)
• Wooden bed surround (fixed beds)
• NEW phone storage pockets with twin USB point on rear double bed (model specific)
• Midi-Heki rooflight with flyscreen and adjustable concertina blind in lounge
• Mini-Heki rooflight with flyscreen and adjustable concertina blind in kitchen (model specific)
• Mini-Heki rooflight with flyscreen and adjustable concertina blind in bedroom (model specific)
• Door flyscreen with easy concertina action
• NEW blackout blinds on all windows
• Flyscreens on all windows
• Lounge mirror

Cooking & Eating

• Thetford thermostatic oven and grill with three-burner gas hob and one electric hotplate, all with electronic ignition. Hob features a glass lid with auto gas shut-off functionality
• Flatbed microwave oven with digital controls
• Thetford 142 litre tall fridge with 15 litre freezer compartment
• Stippled grey worktop and table top colour to complement the interior fabric scheme
• Foldaway kitchen worktop extension (model specific)
• Durable stainless steel kitchen sink
• Swan neck chrome effect swivel spout kitchen tap
• Removable extension drainer with dedicated storage
• Washing up bowl
• NEW pull-out wire basket in kitchen cupboard
• Cutlery drawer on smooth-action steel runners
• Chrome finish crockery rack
• Freestanding table

Washing

• Boutique style wash basin unit with cupboard and mirror
• Dedicated shower with bi-fold door and travel lock (except, 500 and 560)
• One piece ‘Vellamo’ shower cubicle with curved sliding door and NEW coat hook (560)
• Shower curtain (500)
• Ecocamel Jetstorm showerhead with on/off button for a powerful shower that uses less water
• NEW White Stipple effect shower wallboard
• Chrome effect swivel spout vanity tap
• Thetford toilet with electric flush and 18 litre wheeled waste tank
• Mini or Midi-Heki rooflight with flyscreen and adjustable concertina blind (model specific)
• Additional coat hooks or towel ring (model specific)
• 31mm thick washroom door with domestic style lock and handle(s)

Storage

• Useful front chest featuring a soft close drawer and convenient slide-out extending top (except 500 and 630)
• Additional storage space including a second wardrobe (560, 580 and 580 Grande) and third wardrobe (650)
• Positive overhead locker catches for secure storage on the move with chrome handles
• Upper front corner opening lockers for extra storage
• Shelves in selected lockers for extra storage
• Seat bases featuring spaceframe construction with full front access and space for larger items

Heating & Utilities

• Control system with 4” LCD colour touchscreen panel featuring;
  • Simple controls for monitoring and managing:
    • Power
    • Battery selection, battery level meter and power usage
    • Selected lighting control with soft-start dimming
    • Water, tank levels and control related features such as pump control (twin axles)
    • Environment monitoring with internal and external temperature and internal humidity levels
• 4G Wi-Fi-ready by supply of 12V power supply in kitchen locker
• NEW dual fuel heating with Truma CombiNEO Boiler, delivering quick and continuous hot water
• Digital programmable controller for heating and hot water
• Areas under beds and seats, and washroom areas warmed by Truma blown air system
• High flow rate onboard pump with chrome effect taps for reliable, high performance water supply
• Onboard semi-rigid fresh water pipes
• Large bore underslung rigid waste pipes
• Isolation taps for gas appliances
• Fully protected mains electric system
• 25 metre mains hook-up cable
• 25 amp switchmode charger/transformer
• LED lighting throughout interior including:
  • Adjustable under locker LED spotlights with USB points
  • Pelmet lighting in lounge
  • Over locker lighting
  • Under kitchen worktop lighting
• Wireless phone charging pad with USB A and USB C sockets
• A minimum of four 230V sockets and a mix of USB A and NEW USB C points for easy charging of portable devices (except 390)
• Chrome effect sockets and switches
• Branded FM/DAB radio with USB, Bluetooth connectivity and auxiliary input
• Status 570 directional digital / analogue TV/FM aerial and booster
• TV point with 230V, 12V and aerial sockets (two on twin axles)

Safety & Security

• Convenient one-key high security locks
• Passive infra-red alarm system with tilt sensor and key fob operation
• Dead lock facility on entrance door for added security
• VIN CHIP^TM identification system concealed within construction to deter theft and aid quick recovery
• CRiS identity number labels to windows and caravan chassis
• AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser
• AL-KO Automatic Trailer Control (ATC)
• Receiver for optional AL-KO Secure wheel lock (two on twin axle models)
• Smoke alarm
• Carbon monoxide alarm

Options – Dealer fit

• AL-KO Secure wheel lock(s)
• Wrap around front seating in addition to drawer chest
• Weight plate upgrade (model dependent)
• Cycle rack (Thule Elite G2 two cycle)
• Roof mounted air conditioning (model dependent)