There are times when there is no other option than get off the asphalt and it is important that the vehicle with which it is done is prepared for the occasion. With the rise of SUVs, there are few pure SUVs left and there are copies with other bodies that are not very suitable for off-road driving either. Vans are a clear example due to characteristics that work against them, such as weight or dimensions. However, the Ford Transit Trail wants to put an end to that myth and is postulated as a vehicle “for everything” thanks to important modifications.
The Ford Transit is a true myth within commercial vehicles. Carries behind him more than six decades and it looks like its legacy will be extended now that an electric variant of the model has been confirmed. However, in all this time we had not seen a version that was designed for off-road use. The Transit Trail has been developed by Ford Pro and is postulated as a camper van with which to get anywhere. At the moment, it is announced in the United States from a price of 65,975 dollars and it is not clear if it will reach Europe.
this copy can be distinguished from the rest of versions of the range thanks to exterior details such as the black grille, the bumper guards, the marked wheel arches, the side steps or the 16-inch wheels in black. Those tires, by the way, are shod by Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse off-road tires. In addition, the van has a height increased by 9 cm and a width of tracks 7 cm greater. It also has a trailer package that allows its capacity to be increased to 2,948 kg.
Among the equipment of the Ford Transit Trail all the technology appears that the model can count on, including the SYNC 4 multimedia system with a 12-inch touch screen and a high-resolution digital camera. Although the most interesting thing is that the interior of this camper is prepared to be a home. In its space of 13.80 cubic meters beds, shelves and all kinds of furniture can be adapted to meet the needs of the user. Optionally, tinted glasses and a ceiling fan. In addition, the front seats are rotating to form a more usable space.
There’s a upfitter package which is what makes this model a true off-roader. It includes additional exterior lighting with that LED bar, high-capacity switches, a larger center console, an auxiliary fuse panel, or dual AGM batteries, among other things. And last but not least, the Ford Transit Trail moves thanks to the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, a gasoline block with 310 hp and 542 Nm of torque that is linked to the 10-speed automatic transmission. It benefits from all-wheel drive and has five selectable driving modes: Normal, Eco, Mud, Slippery and Tow.