Ford launches a fourth Transit Custom Nugget

An elevating-roof version of the long-wheelbase Nugget Plus camper van has been announced by Ford.

Based on the Transit Custom and manufactured in partnership with Westfalia, it’s an alternative to the existing short-wheelbase Nugget (already offered in elevating roof and fixed high top guises) and the long-wheelbase Nugget Plus (until now only available with a fixed high top).

Inside, the habitation area is divided into distinct zones:

• By day, the swivelling front seats and a forward-facing bench (the latter incorporating three seat belts and Isofix mounting points) combine to form a dinette. At night this set-up becomes a double bed.

• Behind that is an L-shaped kitchenette which features a fridge, a sink and a two-burner gas hob.

• The rearmost portion of the vehicle is occupied by a built-in toilet with a separate wash basin and extra storage space. Usefully, the specification also includes a privacy screen.

• When the elevating roof is raised, an ‘upstairs’ bedroom appears that accommodates a second double bed.

Power is provided by the familiar 2.0 litre EcoBlue diesel engine. There’s a choice of 128 bhp (95 kW / 130 PS) or 182 bhp (136 kW / 185 PS) outputs, plus customers can opt for either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission.

Although Ford has yet to confirm prices for the elevating-roof Nugget Plus, dealers won’t start accepting orders until November. The first deliveries are then due to take place during the first quarter of next year.

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