Recently released to the market, Panama is a brand of the French Trigano group, specializing in equipped vans, riding the wave of van life to attract a rather young customer, offering versatile models designed for everyday use as well as weekend and holiday trips.
There are three models in the Panama range: P10, P12 and P54, which are available in several variants. in Panama P10+ is an ultra-compact van based on the Ford Transit Custom, equipped with a 2.0-liter TDCi engine with a capacity of 130 horsepower, mated to a six-speed manual transmission (170 horsepower and an automatic transmission as an option).
Panama P10+: a very practical retractable roof
At 4.97 meters long, 2.08 meters wide and 2.08 meters high, the Panama P10+ is designed to carry four people on board, and the sliding multi-seater seat easily converts into double bed 120×185 cmends with a pop-up roof of the second dwelling double bed 120×194 cm based on tulip.
The bench also slides along its entire length thanks to the rail system, which provides great modularity. For eating, a retractable table is located in front, which makes it possible to offer living room for 5 people thanks to the two swivel cab seats. On the side is a block with a small kitchen equipped with a two-burner stove, a sink, storage rooms and a 42-liter compressor refrigerator.
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Panama P10+: Lots of hardware
At the rear there is an outside shower, storage, as well as tanks for 65 liters of clean water and 35 liters of waste water. Air conditioning is standard in the cabin, but a 2,000W fuel heater can also be selected as an optional extra. The rest of the standard equipment includes reinforced XPS insulation, insulation of the inner compartment, as well as numerous USB, 12 V and 230 V sockets. Depending on the seat configuration, the cargo volume can reach 2,000 liters.
Transit Custom features dual airbags, cruise control/speed limiter, front and rear park assist, hill start assist, SYNC 2.5 infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto , heated driver and passenger seats with armrests, electric windows, leather steering wheel and handle, heated windshield, 16″ alloy wheels, bumpers in body color, tinted glass or electric mirrors.
Panama P10+: Measured Price
The Panama P10+ is sold at an introductory price from €55,450. As an option, you can add metallic paint (€1800, 8 options), all-season rubber (€700), towbar (€600), solar panel (€450), railings (€490), roof insulation (€450), door mosquito net (€300) or even a rear view camera (€750).
Two option packages also complement the catalog: Housing package (2000W car fuel heating, 600W 12V to 230V inverter, portable toilet, electric footrest, heated waste water tank) for €1900 and also Open package (bicycle rack for 2 bicycles, external awning) for 1400 euros.
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Source: Auto Plus
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