Ford Unveils Its New Camper Van Featuring a Major Innovation

The new Ford Motorhome was unveiled this Thursday, August 24, at the Caravan Salon currently taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The all-new Ford Nugget has just been revealed. An opportunity to take a quick overview of this camper van that will allow you to travel freely. It now features a PHEV powertrain and a redesigned interior living space.

Its first-ever PHEV powertrain

For the first time in its history, the Nugget will be equipped with a hybrid engine. A 2.5L Atkinson cycle thermal engine will assist the hybrid motor during your travels. The combined power of the two engines will be 230 horsepower. An 11.8 kWh battery will also be included, allowing the camper van an additional range of 32 km.

An improved interior

In this new Nugget, the interior has been redesigned to make passage easier for everyone. The dashboard is flat, as is the floor. This layout allows travelers to move more easily within the vehicle. A new chassis is also available in two versions. The first with independent rear suspensions, while the second, all-wheel-drive models, will be preferred for journeys into nature. A 13-inch touchscreen is integrated into the dashboard, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto included.

This interior features rotating heated seats for the driver and passenger, as well as a rear bench seat for three with optional heating. A kitchenette is integrated into the vehicle. Compared to the latest model, the main evolution is in the interior layout, offering more space.

It is important to note that the vehicle will be available for orders starting this fall. Deliveries will only begin in 2024. As for the PHEV model, it will only be available within 12 months of the start of orders for the Nugget Titanium with a lift-up roof and 170 hp EcoBlue engine.

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