Ford unveils Troller T4 heavy-duty concept
Brazilian-market Troller T4 gets hardcore concept treatment for Sao Paulo showThe Ford-owned Troller T4 Concept is a home-grown Brazilian creation designed to showcase how far the stylised mud-slinger can be taken in both design and capability.
Fitted with heavy-duty shock absorbers "that guarantee stability and robustness in extreme trails" according to Ford, the cheery three-door bush-basher also gets modified bumpers, a winch, snorkel and steel storage box.
The jacked-up, heavy-duty 4x4 is a home-grown Brazilian effort, akin to the Jeep Wrangler or Land Rover Defender in terms of its off-road capability, while taking a leaf out of the Toyota FJ Cruiser's 'toy truck' design book.
It's powered by the same 3.2-litre five-cylinder as the larger (and heavier) Australian-developed Ford Ranger ute, giving the Troller plenty of go thanks to 147kW/470Nm. It's hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission but it doesn't appear as though there's a transfer case.
The Ford-owned Brazilian company Troller also decided to finish the car in an eye-catching two-tone brown/bronze, with the interior benefitting from the shrewd colour scheme too. Although the car is a fairly rudimentary vehicle, some of the cabin features include leather seats, satellite navigation and automatic climate control.
"This version uses the strength and robustness of T4 to overcome any challenge with a distinctive and striking look," said Carla Freire, Supervisor of Marketing Troller.
As Ford Australia ramps up its 2015 new model onslaught, with vehicles such as the Everest SUV, Mustang sports car and all-new Mondeo large car, the Troller T4 is one new model that definitely won't be joining the revamped range.
The vehicle is only built in left-hand drive. Australian vehicles must be right-hand drive.
Troller will also show a second special version of its striking rock-hopper, the Off-Road Rescue concept. Although no images have been released for this vehicle, Ford Brazil says it "leverages the strength and all-terrain capability of the New Troller T4 to reach places difficult to access in emergency response".
The plucky off-road brand clearly resonates with Brazilian customers, as the Troller is also launching a new range of clothing comprising tee-shirts, watches, caps and nick-nacks like key chains.
The Troller brand was created in 1995 in Brazil and was acquired by Ford in 2005.
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