{"id":2439,"date":"2022-10-19T15:02:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T07:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.icaridea.com\/?p=2439"},"modified":"2022-10-19T15:02:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T07:02:03","slug":"ford-transit-trail-teased-as-van-life-off-roader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.icaridea.com\/?p=2439","title":{"rendered":"Ford Transit Trail teased as &#8216;Van Life&#8217; off-roader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> close     <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/896\/500\/transit-trail-hero.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Review: 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline\" width=\"896\" height=\"500\" data-v-a7f268cc> Video <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"title\" data-v-a7f268cc>Review: 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline<\/h4>\n<p data-v-a7f268cc>The big off-road SUV<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">The Ford Transit is going off the rails.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Ford has announced the upcoming reveal of the Transit Trail, an off-road version of the brand&#8217;s full-size van.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the road of van life a few simple lessons can lead to many big adventures,&#8221; the company said in a video showing a shadowy outline of the vehicle parked in the woods, suggesting it is meant to be used for camping and other outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<p>It won&#8217;t be fully revealed until November, but the secret is sort of out already.<\/p>\n<p>NEW FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY REVEALED AS THE TOP-TOWING TRUCK<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/640\/320\/transit-trail-hero.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The 2023 Ford Transit Trail will be revealed in November.\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      The 2023 Ford Transit Trail will be revealed in November.<br \/>\n      (Ford)<\/p>\n<p>Ford has been selling a Transit Trail in Europe for the past couple of years, and the U.S. version will likely share many of its attributes.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/640\/320\/transit-trail-blue.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Ford currently sells a Transit Trail in Europe.\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      Ford currently sells a Transit Trail in Europe.<br \/>\n      (Ford)<\/p>\n<p>These include an all-wheel-drive system, a two-inch increase in ground clearance and body cladding to help protect it on rough roads.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/640\/320\/transit-trail.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The Transit Trail features an all-wheel-drive system and increased ground clearance.\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      The Transit Trail features an all-wheel-drive system and increased ground clearance.<br \/>\n      (Ford)<\/p>\n<p>It also features a grille with large Ford lettering similar to that found on the F-150 Raptor pickup.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/640\/320\/transit-trail-grille.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Three amber lights are similar to those on the Ford F-150 Raptor pickup.\"> <\/p>\n<p>\n      Three amber lights are similar to those on the Ford F-150 Raptor pickup.<br \/>\n      (Ford)<\/p>\n<p>However, a cropped shot of the U.S. version only has the standard Ford blue oval badge, but adds the Raptor&#8217;s three amber marker lights that identify it as a wide vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>THE FORD MEGAZILLA IS COMING SOON, BUT WHAT IS IT?<\/p>\n<p>The Transit Trail will compete against the all-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which is popular both for camper conversion and use in snowy regions. Pricing and powertrain information haven&#8217;t been hinted at, but should be coming soon.<\/p>\n<p>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/p>\n<p>Ford has been adding more rugged versions of many of its models, including the new Explorer and Expedition Timberline trims, as it leans into its new position as an all-SUV and truck brand, aside from the Mustang.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>close Video Review: 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline The big off-road SUV The Ford Transit is going off the rails. 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