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Hymer vs Swift:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Swift had more branded searches than Hymer among caravan and motorhome brands in New Zealand. Swift had about 220 branded searches, while Hymer had 140. Swift made up 3.8% of all caravan and motorhome brand searches we track, and Hymer accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about caravan and motorhome brands, Swift appeared in two of the four answers and Hymer in one. Hymer and Swift were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.

Among caravan and motorhome brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Swift, about 57% more searches than Hymer

Swift 220 searchesHymer 140 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Swift, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Hymer in 1

Swift in 2 of 4Hymer in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Hymer first in 1Swift first in 1

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Top caravan and motorhome brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Swift was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Hymer was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Hymer and Swift were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Jayco1st
  2. TrailLite2nd
  3. Leisureline3rd
  4. Hymer4th
  5. Swift5th
  6. Bürstner6th
  7. Avan–
  8. Sunliner–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Jayco3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • TrailLite3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Leisureline2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Swift2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Hymer1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Bürstner1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Avan0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sunliner0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about caravan and motorhome brands

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which caravan or motorhome brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1TrailLite
    2. 2Jayco
    3. 3Leisureline
    4. 4Swift
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best caravan and motorhome brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1TrailLite
    2. 2Jayco
    3. 3Leisureline
    4. 4Hymer
    5. 5Bürstner
    6. 6Swift
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best caravan or motorhome brand in New Zealand for family travel?”

    1. 1Jayco
    2. 2TrailLite
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best caravan”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “motorhome nz”

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

    Is Hymer or Swift more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Hymer and Swift by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight caravan and motorhome brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Hymer and Swift among caravan and motorhome brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Swift, Hymer. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthJaycoTrailLiteLeisurelineSwiftHymerBürstnerAvanSunliner
    Oct 202554.5%25.5%8.6%5%2.3%2.2%1.4%0.43%
    Nov 202551.9%27%9.5%5.1%2.3%2%1.3%0.73%
    Dec 202559.4%21.4%7.4%5.7%2.1%2.5%0.98%0.56%
    Jan 202661.8%18.6%9.1%4.6%2.3%1.5%1.4%0.65%
    Feb 202657%21.1%9.4%5.4%2.7%2.1%1.5%0.76%
    Mar 202654%24.2%9.8%4.6%2.6%2%2.1%0.66%
    Apr 202659.4%20%10%4.3%2%2.2%1.3%0.67%
    May 202655.3%23.8%9.2%3.6%3.5%2.1%1.9%0.69%
    Jun 202653.3%26.4%9.2%4.9%2.6%2.1%1.1%0.56%
    Jul 202657.7%24.7%7.7%4%2.7%1.6%1.1%0.54%
    Aug 202647.4%35%8.1%4%2%1.7%1.3%0.5%
    Sep 202654%28.8%7.9%3.8%2.4%1.6%1%0.52%

    How has the Hymer and Swift comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand caravan and motorhome brands in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Swift in New Zealand fell 37.1% over 12 measured months, from 350 to 220 in September 2026.

    2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Hymer in New Zealand fell 12.5% over 12 measured months, from 160 to 140 in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    6 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hymer’s and Swift’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    Hymer

    4 branded search terms

    • hymer
    • hymer campervan
    • hymer caravan
    • hymer rv

    Swift

    2 branded search terms

    • swift caravan
    • swift motorhome

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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