While the U.K. market got the ruggedized Transit van back in 2020, we on this side of the pond will finally get it in 2023.
Ford just teased us with a short video of the forthcoming Transit Trail. It’s obvious that Ford is looking at the outdoor enthusiast camper van crowd with this new offering, and we’re excited about it.
It looks to get the ruggedized treatment nearly all vehicles are getting these days — a blacked-out, aggressive grille, lots of plastic body cladding, and a more aggressive off-road wheel and tire package.
Ford says the new Transit Trail will be “equipped with its new adventure-seeking capability alongside interior and exterior enhancements providing do-it-yourselfers and motorhome distributors a turnkey canvas direct from the factory.”
Here’s what we know so far.
Grille
While euro Transit Trails got a Ford script front grille, similar to those found on the F-150 Raptor, Ranger Raptor, and Bronco Raptor, it looks like we’ll get one with the traditional blue oval badge. Otherwise, the new grille will look similar to the Raptor variants. We’ll also be getting three amber marker lights — which denote a wide vehicle — in that front grille.
Body Cladding
Wheels & Tires
Drivetrain
