Let us consider the definition of the term “trolling,” as it exists in the Internet Age. According to the Urban Dictionary, trolling is defined as “the art of deliberately, cleverly, and secretly pissing people off, usually via the internet.” Now, we don’t mean to levy that charge against Ford, but we are a bit disappointed, especially when we heard it won’t be available in the U.S.
This is the 2014 T4 Troller, built by Troller Veiculos Especials of Horizonte, Brazil. The company was recently acquired by Ford, and the SUV is available only to the Brazilian market. The Troller comes packed with a 3.2L diesel engine, reported to be the same five-cylinder found in the Transit van. The six-speed manual transmission should provide sufficient gearing to make the T4 a worthwhile off-roader, while still getting good mileage on-road.
The T4 nameplate has been a four-wheeling staple in Brazil since 1999. It immediately made an impression on unsuspecting enthusiasts for its off-road prowess, with a steel chassis, fiberglass body and low center of gravity, while the standard four-wheel-drive, five-speed Eaton manual tranny, Dana axles, and 3.0L turbodiesel gave the T4 a potent combination worth consideration.
Going back to the whole trolling thing though–just take a look at the Troller. Does it, um, remind you of another Ford creation? Maybe a concept vehicle? Maybe a concept vehicle that debuted in 2004 at the North American International Auto Show?
The '04 Bronco concept and 2nd-generation Troller seem to have a lot more in common than Ford would like to admit.
It looks as though Brazil lucked out and pretty much got the two-door diesel 4×4 that we would really like have here in the States, but may never get to drive, What do you think? Love it or hare it? Leave a comment below.