While U.S. customers are eagerly waiting for the new
Bronco off-roader, Ford has been offering such a model for quite some time in
Brazil. It’s called the Troller T4 and it has just received a new “Trail”
version. Troller is a separate brand in Brazil but the underpinnings of the T4
SUV have Ford written all over them. Since the 2014 redesign, the T4 switched
to a shortened version of Ford’s T6 platform for the global Ranger pickup
truck.
Now, the Troller T4’s newly-launched Trail version
aims to increase the rugged SUV’s appeal by adding unique accessories that
enhance its ability to tackle severe off-road terrain. For starters, the T4 Trail adopts
off-road bumpers that improve the approach and departure angles, as well as a
snorkel allowing the SUV to go through deeper water with more peace of mind.
The front bumper comes with tow hooks and preparation for the installation of a
winch.
The wheel arch cladding, side skirts, front fender
panels, roof spoiler, and tailgate are painted in the same matte grey color as
the bumpers. Customers can choose between nine exterior colors to go with the
matte grey treatment: Diamond White, Arizona Red, Dakar Yellow, Mendoza Black,
Frost Silver, Maresias Blue, Moscow Grey, and Red Tuscany.
The Troller T4 Trail is the first product to come
out of the brand’s newly-founded ModCenter modification center at the
Horizonte, Ceará plant. Priced from R$ 144,990 (US$ 38,000), the T4
Trail features the same underpinnings as regular models. Power comes from Ford’s
Duratorq 3.2-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel that delivers 200 PS to
all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a 4×4 system with
electronic low range.
The rugged off-roader features a rust-free composite
body mounted atop a ladder frame chassis that enables durability during
all-terrain use. Unlike the Ford Ranger, though, the T4 gets a Dana rigid front
axle. As a result, the extreme off-roader offers impressive 51-degree
approach and departure angles, a 30-degree breakover angle, and is capable of
climbing 45-degree ramps.
