The Grech RV Turismo-ion Tour is designed to take you — and up to three of your favorite traveling companions — off the beaten path for a carefree and flawless RV camping experience. The smallest Class B in the Grech RV lineup, the Turismo-ion is a nimble and efficient 19-foot, all-electric RV with a144-inch wheelbase. As with all Grech RVs, the Turismo-ion is built on a fully loaded diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Together, the shorter wheelbase and fully featured chassis give the Turismo-ion Tour AWD delightful maneuverability and prowess. This Class B is definitely meant to take you exploring roads less traveled and beyond.
The Difference in the Turismo-ion Floorplans
The Turismo-ion is available in two floorplans. The Tour is arranged with a lounge area in the back, with a sofa and two ottomans situated in the rear of the RV. A very cool Lagune table can also be set up quickly as needed. The Twin floorplan is the same as the Tour in every way, except two reclining sofas are arranged across from one another that, instead of the sofa and twin ottomans found in the Tour. In short, the Tour option gives you room for more passengers (four); and the Twin adds additional space in the cabin to store larger items (like a surfboard, fishing gear, or a bicycle) between the sofas.
So, if you’re looking for a luxurious, expedition-ready, Class B that fits up to four people, the Turismo-ion Tour could be exactly what you’re looking for. Just like its bigger Class B siblings — the 24-foot Strada-ion and the 22-foot Terreno-ion — the Turismo-ion is loaded with luxurious amenities. And it’s ample proof that big things can come in small packages.
At a Glance: Turismo-Ion Tour AWD
Check the Specs
- Height: 10 feet 2 inches
- Width: 6 feet 6 inches
- Overall Length: 19 feet 6 inches
- Interior Height: 6 feet 1 inch
- Bed: 66 inches (wide) by 73 inches (long)
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Sleeping Capacity: 2
- Fresh/Gray/Black: 16/26/13 gallons
Features We Love
- Elegant and uncomplicated exterior
- Spacious, built cabinets
- Firefly touch pad controls everything
- No propane!
- Quiet, all-electric power system
- Separate back and front areas
- Drop down insect screen at back
- Insect screen on one-touch power side door
- One-touch power side door
- Oh-so-comfortable seating and sleeping
- Shade at back that doubles as a movie screen
- Pop-up table
- Storage shelves and cubbies
- Outdoor shower
- Captain’s chairs with position memory
- Lagun table can be deployed as needed
- Rear windows open and have insect screens
- Quiet 1260-Watt hour power system for up to 6 days off grid
- No noisy generator
- Whisper quiet Gree air conditioner/heat pump
- Diesel furnace and hot water
- Spacious wet bath with three mirrors
- Ceramic toilet with foot flush
- 5,000-pound towing capacity (with hidden tow hitch) to bring toys
- Dog friendly features: Outdoor shower and easy-to-clean interior surfaces
- Off-road capability can take you anywhere
Benefits
- Perfect for two people, but has room for two more on day or road trips
- Clean, quiet all electric
- No hassles with propane or noisy generators
- Dog friendly
- Luxurious amenities
- Build quality is superb
- 5000-pound towing capacity
- Fun to drive
Challenges
- There’s no outdoor storage space for camp chairs and grills.
- The Turismo-ion Tour has seat belts for four, and sleeping space for two. (And the Twin only has seating for two. If you’re looking for a larger Class B with additional passenger capacity, Grech RV has larger models available like the Strada-ion Lounge (which seats nine) and the Strada-ion Tour (which seats seven).
Who Is This For?
- Singles and couples who like having the freedom to explore and boondock off-grid with select family and friends.
- Digital nomads who need top plus-up their connection capabilities. (Starlink hookups are built-in.)
- Young four-person families who want a gorgeous RV that doubles as a daily driver to take kids to soccer games. The Turismo-ion Tour can do that with ease. Its features make road trips comfortable and easy for the whole family—and there’s sleeping space to squeeze young kids in with their parents.
What You Asked Us to Review
RV Trader asked RV shoppers (like you) what was most important to them in their RV buying process. And those shoppers came up with a list of six key areas: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, kitchen, four-season capability, and storage.
Suffice it to say, you can expect those categories to be assessed in every RV review from RV Trader. You can also trust RV Trader to conduct an independent RV reviews process for each RV, hiring experienced RV experts to evaluate each model.
I’m Lynne, and that’s where I come in. I’m an RV expert, and when I review an RV, my goal is always to review it objectively. So, when RV Trader sent me to evaluate six Grech RV models and floorplans in Riverside, California, I did exactly that. I went over every inch of this RV and put together an objective, unbiased review that I hope will be valuable to RV shoppers.
So, let’s get rolling with my review of the Tour floorplan of the Grech RV Turismo-ion AWD RV.
Sleeping Space
In the rear of this Class B, you’ll find a plush ultraleather, memory-foam sofa with twin ottomans and a 24-inch LED smart TV with a premium soundbar. When it’s time for bed, you can use either the phone app or one of two mounted Firefly touchscreen controllers, and the sofa and both ottomans transform into a massive and very comfortable 66-inch by 76-inch bed. Trust me, it’s much easier (and way more fun) to use a touchpad or app than to pull and push a sofa into position! In fact, I kind of suspect the Firefly technology just might have spoiled me for more traditional approaches to Class B camping.
Now, if you like to watch TV or movies in bed (who doesn’t), you’ll love the reclining sofa in the Turismo-ion Tour. The Firefly app lets you pick your favorite recline angle for watching the TV. I loved that you can also adjust the angle of the smart TV to get a truly premium viewing experience.
Other undeniably cool features are 110V power outlets and USB charging outlets, complete with handy built-in shelves in the rear area of the Turismo RVs. This lets you plug in a laptop or charge smaller devices nearby while you sleep.
When It’s Time to Turn Out the Lights
Before you go to bed, you’ll want to go to the Firefly panel (or the Firefly App on your phone) and choose the Shades option. From there, you can choose the Master option to lower all the shades. Also, the panel or app lets you choose just the shades you want to lower with individual options. The Firefly system is nearly flawless technology that’s designed to be easy to use without any learning curve.
Another thing I loved in the Grech RVs are the insect screens on the side and rear doors. The power insect screen at the back drops from the top of the doorway to protect RV occupants. This feature lets you have the rear doors open without worrying about mosquitos coming in. That means, you could back the Turismo-ion Tour up to a beautiful lake. open the rear doors, drop the screen, and enjoy a beautiful view — without being bitten by bugs.
Bathroom
The Turismo-ion Tour has a spacious wet bath that’s packed with features that give it an aura of elegant luxury. It’s true that many RV wet baths can feel cramped. But this one has an airy and spacious feel. One reason why is its concealed window and the three mirrors strategically placed to reflect light. Surfaces in the bathroom are light colored and glossy, which also helps them to reflect light. The end result is that lighting in this wet bath is so good that it would be easy to shave or do makeup. Those who desire more privacy can pull the manual shade closed (even though the window is already invisible from the outside). It’s always good to have options.
I also loved that the toilet is ceramic because ceramic RV toilets are easy to clean. Ceramic RV toilets maintain their appearance for much longer than the plastic toilets commonly found in RV bathrooms.
Bathroom Features We Love
- One-piece, easy-to-clean, high-gloss surface
- Excellent lighting for shaving or makeup
- Concealed bathroom window
- Pull-out, multiposition shaving/makeup mirror
- Pull-out faucet and transforms into a shower head
- Multiple hooks for hanging towels and washcloths
- Manual pull-down window shade
- Cloth shower curtain to contain moisture
- Large mirror that can be used outside the bathroom when door is open
- Protected toilet tissue holder that keeps toilet tissue dry while someone showers
Living Area
As mentioned, there’s a comfy lounge area at the rear of the Turismo-ion Tour floorplan. It has its own multiposition Lagun style table, which can be quickly deployed or removed as needed. It’s nice to have this separate seating area. That way RV travelers can use the front and rear of the RV for different activities. In addition to the lounge area, the Turismo-ion Tour’s sumptuous and fully adjustable captain’s chairs swivel around to face the main area of the RV. This creates an additional seating area without compromising room in this space conscious RV. What’s more, the seat closest to the door can be positioned to make use of a pop-up table that deploys from the end of the kitchen cabinetry.
I loved the versatility of this space-efficient floorplan. It’s actually laid out so someone could be relaxing in the rear lounge area watching TV or playing games while someone else could be doing work-related tasks in the front section. I also loved that the one-touch power side door has its own manually operated screen door to keep the bugs out of the RV. This lets you have the door open while you do things inside the RV.
Taking the Living Space Outdoors
Outside, there’s a generous awning (with a wind sensor) that adds sheltered outdoor living area to the Turismo-ion Tour. The Firefly App (or touch pad) lets you easily control and adjust both the awning and its adjustable lighting. I loved the design-conscious way that Grech RV adds its power awning to the side of all of its RVs. Instead of just plunking it next to the roof of the RV and screwing it on, Grech RV maintains the visual integrity of their RV’s elegant exterior appearance. The result is an artistically aerodynamic and elegant design. It’s the kind of keen attention to detail that helps create trust in Grech RV’s craftsmanship and quality. These are the little things that make a big difference in how you perceive an RV brand.
To take even more living space outdoors, the exterior side of the rear door power shade is white. With the rear doors open, it makes a perfect projection screen for enjoying movie nights under the stars. All you’d need to add would be a starry night, a projector and popcorn. I was impressed that Grech RV made one side of this particular shade white on all its 2025 RVs in response to a customer input — an often underused commodity in the RV industry.
Kitchen
The kitchen area of the Turismo-ion Tour has a lot of features that we’ve become accustomed to seeing in larger RVs. There’s a lot to love in this functional kitchen. The gorgeous quartz countertops maximize counter space with a two-induction cooktop and a removable insert that can be placed over the deep, farmhouse-style sink. At the end of the kitchen cabinets, there’s a well-placed pop-up table that can either add to the kitchen work area or be used as a table/desk. All of this makes for an unexpectedly practical and functional galley-style kitchen in a Class B.
The Turismo-ion Tour AWD boasts an energy-efficient induction range, a combination convection oven/air fryer/microwave, and a small fridge. Kitchen storage is adequate in gorgeous solid hardwood cabinets and drawers. Here’s a list of the features I loved about this RV kitchen.
- Flip-up work surface/table
- Quartz countertops
- Two-burner induction stove
- Combination microwave/convection/air fryer
- Large farmhouse-style sink
- Faucet with pull-out sprayer
- Large 12V refrigerator with bottom freezer
- Plenty of storage in hardwood cabinets and drawers
- Integrated flip out storage caddy under the sink for dishwashing tools
Four-Season Capability
Grech RV puts multiple layers of insulation into all its RV floors, walls, and ceilings. Freshwater and gray water tanks are insulated and heated too. The Gree air conditioner doubles as a delightfully quiet heat pump that keeps things nice and cozy when you want to camp in cooler temperatures. However, when it’s really cold out, you have options. There’s a quiet Timberline heater that operates on diesel. It’s nice to have the choice of two different heating appliances. Neither of which involve filling/lugging a propane bottle.
While all these features help occupants to stay comfortable, Grech RV spokesperson John Black is quick to point out that these RVs are not designed to be used in extreme cold (e.g., a typical Canadian winter). However, these RVs will keep you comfortable for four seasons where winter temperatures are even slightly milder. With that in mind, the Turismo-ion Tour is probably better classified as a three-and-a-half-season camper.
Storage Space
For its size, the Turismo-ion Tour AWD has impressive storage capacity inside. In the cabin, that storage takes the form of spacious, beautifully handcrafted hardwood cabinets. There’s lots of room to store all the essentials including bedding, clothing, and food. There’s enough room here to store everything you need for a road trip or a few days of camping. We were also delighted to find multiple shelves and cubbies throughout the RV where you could securely stash a book or an electronic device.
One drawback of the Tour floorplan is that you need to be creative to store larger items — like grills, bicycles, or camp chairs. Being a Class B, the cabin crowds quickly. However, the Turismo-ion Tour’s 5000-pound towing capacity makes it easy enough to tow a small trailer that could carry these items and more.
A Closer Look at Those Cabinets
Cabinets in Grech RVs are beautifully crafted from high grade birch plywood using light or dark wood veneers. But it’s not all about beauty here: There is no MDF (otherwise known as particle board) in these cabinets at all. This gives the cabinets stronger structural integrity and helps ensure their longevity. It’s also another nice touch of luxury from Grech RV.
The cabinets are also highly functional. They lock with an easy click of a pop-out button on the cabinet handle. Locking the cabinets keeps them from opening and spilling their contents while you’re bumping along a campground road.
Final Thoughts for a Buyer
More Than Just Good Looks
All Grech RVs have a refined and understated elegance. And those good looks have an additional benefit: They blend into daily life naturally. From the outside, the Turismo-ion Tour AWD looks very much like an ordinary Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. The appliances and extrusions on its roof are painted to match the exterior color. So, unless you have a discerning eye, it’s hard to tell you’re looking at an RV. For an RVer who lives in an HOA community, it’s a natural fit.
Another cool feature is that there isn’t a single utility access hole cut into side walls of Grech RVs. Instead, all the utility access points are concealed beneath a protective strip of stainless steel along the bottom quarter of the RV. Sure, it’s in keeping with the Turismo-ion Tour’s elegant appearance. But again, there is more to this than good looks. This feature is highly functional: No intrusion points mean fewer places water can get in. It also means you don’t need to protect your RV from water damage with yearly resealing.
The Turismo-ion Tour Is a Joy to Drive
The Turismo-ion Tour AWD is built on a fully optioned Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Comfortable seats are essential to enjoying any road trip. In the Turismo you get adjustable heated and cooled driver and front passenger seats. Both driver and passenger seats have programmable memory for the seat position preferences of up to 2 people. Both driver and front passenger get a sumptuous, memory foam captain chair that has lumbar support.
A raised driving position and expansive windows offered an impressive view of the road. All the controls are easy to find and within easy reach while you’re driving. The list of goodies includes a nice, big touchscreen that includes a back-up camera and an on-board navigation system. The Turismo-ion Tour AWD handled beautifully. It felt remarkably responsive and had plenty of power for climbing hills. The Turismo would be just at home running around town as it would be exploring the backcountry.
On that note. The Turismo-ion Tour AWD is well-equipped to take you off the grid for up to six days at a time. It’s kitted out with 200 Watts of solar panels, and a 1,260 amp-hour lithium-ion battery package as well as a 3000-Watt Xantrex inverter. The Turismo-ion Tour even charges its batteries whenever you’re driving.
Favorite driving features
- Fantastic visibility of the road from the driver’s position
- Off-road capability
- Nimble enough for getting around a busy city with ease
- Lots of power
- Easy to operate navigation system
- Great stereo
- Backup camera
- Rain sensors
- Parking sensors
- Super comfortable captain’s chair with fully customizable seat and back positions with preset controls for multiple drivers
- Sublimely comfortable captain’s seat
The Definition of Integrity
After exploring the interior and exterior features of the Grech RVs I can’t say I was surprised when I looked underneath the chassis. Here’s what I found. A look underneath the Turismo-ion’s larger sister model — the Strada-ion Tour — revealed an incredibly neat and tidy undercarriage. Nothing was out of place. There were no mystery wires. There were no misplaced screws. Instead, there were gleaming stainless-steel brackets. And perfect welds. And not a nut or bolt out of place.
Not only that, the holding tanks were custom-made to fit perfectly under the RV, to help ensure that no space is wasted, providing Turismo owners with the maximum possible holding capacity. Clearly, Grech RV cares so much about quality that they enforce it in places no one else is looking.
It’s Not Just the Build — It’s After the Sale Service
That integrity extends to their service experience. Grech RV raises the bar for the RV industry with its quick response to customer concerns and outstanding commitment to both quality and customer service — a huge and often overlooked differentiator.
For Grech RV owner who have issues with their RV, they are advised to give Grech RV — not their dealer —the first call. As a result, Grech RV has been able to diagnose over 90 percent of problems without an owner ever having to waste time, money, or energy with maintenance. And if a repair is required, Grech RV helps arrange for an approved technician to fix it right away.
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