2023 Ford Transit Path Is Off-Highway, Off-Grid Car For Van Life Crowd

Overlanding, the place folks take a automobile off-road after which camp in it, is an more and more standard RV section, judging by the variety of builds we see on this area of interest. The 2023 Ford Transit Path is particularly for folk trying so as to add some ruggedness to their van life journey.

To get round when the highway will get tough, the Transit Path has a 3.5-inch improve in journey top and a 2.75-inch wider observe, in comparison with the usual van. It rides on 16-inch wheels with a black end and 30.5-inch Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse all-terrain tires.

Energy comes from a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 making 310 horsepower (231 kilowatts) and 400 pound-feet (543 Newton-meters) of torque. A ten-speed automated gearbox sends energy to an all-wheel-drive system. It has 5 selectable modes: Regular, Eco, Mud/Ruts, Tow/Haul, and Slippery.

The Transit Path has totally different appears than the usual van. The nostril wears a chunkier bumper, and there is further physique cladding across the fenders. Splash guards are behind the wheels. Rock-slider-styled steps are on all sides of the automobile.

The Transit Path is obtainable in three physique configurations. The desk beneath reveals the distinction between them:

Inside, the Transit Path comes with a 12-inch infotainment display working the Sync 4 software program. There are 110-volt, 12-volt, and USB shops for plugging in gadgets. Different customary options embrace a sensible key, blind-spot help with reverse and facet sensing, and adaptive cruise management.

The cabin additionally comes with pre-determined drillable areas for attaching cupboards, cabinets, beds, or no matter else an proprietor wants. An optionally available Upfitter Bundle provides an exterior gentle bar, a middle console, an auxiliary fuse panel, twin AGM batteries, and modified wiring to make constructing a motorhome simpler. The out there Heavy-Obligation Trailer Bundle permits for towing as much as 6,500 kilos. A roof-mounted fan is an alternative choice.

The Transit Path will begin a $65,975 for the model with a 235.5-inch size and 105-inch roof. Pricing for the opposite variants is not but out there. Ford begins deliveries in spring 2023.