Across the Atlantic, Ford just unveiled the 2023 version Ford Transit Trail, which is similar to the European version launched two years ago in our region. Although there is no standard van version with a van installed, the Ford Transit Trail has been designed to converted into a recreational vehicle by their customers.
Ford Transit Trail is offered in three configurations : with a medium or high roof, as well as an extended version, and in the American market is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine that develops at least 310 horsepower and is associated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Ford Transit Trail: ready for adventure
The Ford Transit Trail also has a intelligent all-wheel drive, which operates in five driving modes (normal, eco, dirt, towing and slippery). It has 90mm of ground clearance, a 70mm widened track, and 30.5-inch Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse all-terrain tires mounted on 16-inch black alloy wheels.
Him adventurer style highlighted by the presence of a black radiator grille with integrated side lights, black headlights, a specific front bumper with a protective plate, mudguards, a specific covering of the wheel arches, front wheel arch overlays, as well as sliding footboards.
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Ford Transit Trail: easily converts into a camper
In its most spacious version, the Ford Transit Trail offers almost 14 m3 cargo space, which makes it possible to offer numerous possibilities for its transformation into a fixed van. It is equipped with swivel seats in the cab, storage compartments in the upper part of the cab, as well as drilled areas that allow the installation of cabinets, shelves, a bed or other equipment according to the needs of the users.
An optional roof fan provides ventilation, while the optional Upfitter Package powers auxiliary accessories such as exterior lighting and includes switches, an auxiliary fuse panel, a connector interface, and two AGM batteries.
Ford Transit Trail: Vandoit-equipped version
The model presented by Ford USA in the official images is the Transit Trail equipped American specialist Vandoit : he has a rear transverse bedupper cupboards as well as a centrally mounted kitchen unit with sink, hob and plenty of storage space.
In France, to offer you a Ford Transit Trail transformed into a fixed van, you can turn to the Pilote Atlas, which was presented a few weeks ago at the Paris Air Show and will hit the market in the spring of 2023.
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Source: Auto Plus
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