Swift Select first appeared as a range back in 2017, and the 144 layout – which features a rear lounge with facing sofas and a single dinette up front – has been available every year since.

That goes to show the model’s popularity, so it’s sure to be in demand for the coming year – but what else does the three-berth Swift Carrera 144 offer for 2026? We visited the Swift factory in the East Riding of Yorkshire to find out how it rates and whether it should be in the best camper van discussion.

Cab and dinette in the 2026 Swift Carrera 144

Campervans are very much in vogue this year, so it’s great to see that Swift has given the Carrera line-up a few tweaks to keep it fresh and bang up-to-date. The changes begin on the outside: it’s still based on the Fiat Ducato, a vehicle which is in the running for the title of best van for a camper conversion.

However, Swift’s 2026 Carrera range comes in new Artense Grey, with a body-coloured grille and front bumper.

Under the bonnet is Fiat’s Euro 6E 140bhp 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine with 6-speed manual gearbox (you can upgrade to a 140bhp, 2.2-litre engine with 8-speed automatic transmission for £2995).

The Ducato cab
The Ducato cab is very car-like in style. Auto transmission costs £2995

This model is less than six metres long, and you do get some view out the back when you’re driving, but the new digital reversing camera will be handy when you’re parking or arriving at your pitch. There’s no roll-out awning on the side as standard, but you can choose to have one as a dealer-fit campervan upgrade.

The sliding side door
Both the sliding side door and the rear doors are fitted with handy flyscreens

Slide open the side door and step in and the first thing you’ll see is the single front dinette. This year it has a new Acacia soft-furnishing scheme and features stain-resistant fabrics; they’re in a smart, automotive-style grey colourway which should prove practical and easy to keep clean.

Both cab seats can be swivelled to meet the dinette – a good-sized table sits between them, and the latter can be extended, too.

The cab seats swivelled inwards
Interior styling is smartly automotive. An extendable table can be placed between the swivelled seats and the rear bench

The bench seat in the dinette itself has a pair of seatbelts, and those travelling here are in for a treat – for 2026, these seats have adjustable headrests, and an armrest against the side wall also provides a surprisingly welcome amount of additional comfort.

There’s loads of lighting in the lounge, both natural and artificial, making it a pleasant place to spend time. The side windows are double-glazed and for this year receive new pleated Horrex Honeycomb blackout blinds. Up top, you’ll find a number of lockers, with a new extruded ‘Anthracite’ base.

The kitchen in the 2026 Swift Carerra 144

Opposite the dinette is the kitchen. There’s not much of the ‘Slate’ work surface here, but there is a lift-up extension.

The combined oven/grill
A combined oven/grill is fitted

The combination Dometic two-burner stainless steel hob and sink both have glass lids and there’s a built-in oven with grill below. The Dometic 90-litre compressor campervan fridge sits to the left, and has a two-way door.

The washroom in the 2026 Swift Carrera 144

The washroom has a tambour door, which makes entrance a lot easier, and now comes with new black fittings which look smart.

The washroom
The washroom isn’t enormous, but the tambour door helps to save space

As before, the washbasin folds away to give more space for your ablutions.

The rear lounge in the 2026 Swift Carrera 144

At the rear of the vehicle is the lounge, with facing sofas between which a good-sized table can be set.

The rear lounge
The rear lounge is a good size. A double bed can be made up here

There are windows either side, which keeps the space bright, and lockers up above with LED strip lighting beneath. You’ll be kept warm here no matter what the season thanks to the newly upgraded Whale blown-air heating.

Sleeping in the Swift Carrera 144

The rear sofas can be made up into a spacious double bed, and that’s where this layout shines – couples can decide to leave the bed made up on a near-permanent basis, and use the dinette for meals and evenings spent relaxing. When guests arrive, the bed can be converted back to a lounge.

The front bed itself is a single, and the foot is made up from the base of the swivelled driver’s seat – as such, we think most buyers would only want to use this as an occasional bed.

Storage options in the Carrera 144

The campervan storage options are reasonable throughout: there’s a wardrobe with hanging rail opposite the washroom, and room to store various bits and pieces of kit underneath the sofas.

Alternatives to consider

The Auto-Trail Expedition 68XL is a Fiat Ducato-based ‘van with a pop-up roof and a length of 6.36m. It offers good storage options and is ideal both for every day and touring use.

Or how about another model from the brand, the 2025 Swift Trekker X? It comes with a superior roof bed and is ideal for activity-oriented families.

You can also take a look and see how the latest version compares to an older model, by taking a look at our review of the 2023 Swift Carrera 144.

Technical spec of the 2026 Swift Carrera 144

  • Price: From £77,590
  • Sleeps: 3
  • Belts: 4
  • Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
  • Engine: 2.2-litre, 140bhp turbodiesel
  • Length/width/height: 5.99m/2.26m/2.72m (19’8”/7’5”/8’11”)
  • MTPLM: 3500kg
  • MiRO: 3025kg
  • Payload: 475kg
  • Water (fresh/waste): 93/58 litres
  • Leisure battery: 2 x 80Ah
  • Gas: 2 x 3.9kg

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