There’s a brand new Ford Nugget on the town, and this one’s not fabricated from hen. No, this specific Nugget is a Transit camper van. It has to have one of many cutest names within the automotive world being referred to as the Transit Customized Nugget, however don’t get your hopes up too excessive, as a result of this little van is a Euro-only product.
Much like the earlier Nugget, Ford is constructing this one as a collaboration with camper converter Westfalia. Ford begins from the most recent and best Transit, which implies you get all the advantages of the brand new mannequin. Patrons can select between a diesel engine producing 168 horsepower or a PHEV pumping out a mixed 229 horsepower between the gasoline engine and electrical motor. Ford says it’ll go about 35-42 miles on electrical energy utilizing WLTP figures, however we’ll additionally observe that this is identical setup as you will get within the Escape PHEV within the U.S. That compact crossover will get an EPA-rated electrical vary of 37 miles, however anticipate a weighed-down camper van to not go as far.
Ford says its new platform additionally provides the Nugget extra function/utility capabilities similar to an optionally available photo voltaic roof, new flat ground design, roof-mounted passenger airbag for a extra helpful dashboard, and impartial rear suspension for higher experience and dealing with. These large, new screens positive look good, as effectively, however Ford says this Nugget provides a whole lot of enhancements for tenting life over the earlier one.
It nonetheless contains a comparable zoned structure with areas for cooking, residing and sleeping. Ford says the sleeping space is located such that with two double beds in place, you’ll be able to nonetheless cook dinner and get in/out of the car with out disturbing these which are sleeping. The L-shaped cooking space is up to date, and the brand new fridge drawer can now match bigger bottles in an upright place. There’s a brand new built-in range and sink (newly normal with scorching water functionality) that permits for 20% extra counter area. Plus all of the latches and handles have been transformed to be tender shut. The flip-up mattress is redesigned to supply extra headroom within the van, and the track-mounted rear seats are designed to be operated with only one hand now.
Further new options embrace self-folding cloth for the lean roof, built-in storage for the out of doors desk and chairs, blackout blinds to exchange the curtains and new options within the residing space’s touchscreen management middle. You’ll be capable of set temper lighting in varied colours; Ford added an app to regulate the residing area out of your cellphone, and there’s an inclinometer that can assist you on uneven floor. The rear-mounted bathe outlet is now normal, however the privateness tent is optionally available.
New niceties you’ll get pleasure from when driving or taking a break are heated entrance seats that swivel, optionally available heated rear seats (most capability of 5 individuals), a bunch of ordinary driver help options and an improved audio system alongside USB-C ports for each rows of passengers.
These in Europe can order the brand new Nugget now.
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