Winnebago just revealed its newest RVs. Among them is the Revel, a four-wheel-drive, off-road camper.
If the name Winnebago makes you think of a land yacht that slows down interstate traffic, it’s time to update your knowledge.
The RV brand today announced a 4×4-capable camper called the Revel. It builds on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform. Many small companies build out Sprinters into custom or semi-custom RVs, and Winnebago uses the platform for its versatile interior and modest off-road capabilities.
Early shots of the Revel show a family-friendly, off-road adventure-mobile with some nice interior touches.
Winnebago 4×4 Revel
Driving the Sprinter chassis is a three-liter turbo-diesel churning 325 lbs./ft. of torque. That adds plenty of oomph on the highway, but an on-demand 4WD mode gives it grit for tackling rutted off-road.
Rounding out the Revel’s overlanding chops is a hill-descent mode. With it, the vehicle automatically controls the speed of each wheel to help keep the vehicle in line at a safe speed.