Swift unveils Voyager 4 Series overcabs
Following the launch of Swift’s first-ever Ford-based coachbuilts, the Voyager 5 Series, for the 2023 model year, the company is extending the range with the introduction of its new 4 Series models for 2024.
These have a similar specification, but the 4 series models have an overcab luton in place of the 5 Series’ low-profile body style. There are three models in the new line-up, each one with an overall length of 7.54m and a maximum gross weight of 3,500kg to suit all drivers.
The layouts are new. The five-berth Voyager 475 has a pullman dinette up front and a rear transverse lounge. The 485 also has belts and berths for five (one of the travel seats is rear-facing), but replaces the rear seating with fixed single beds. Finally, the four-berth 494 layout has a half-dinette lounge up front and a rear island bed.
The new models also see some upgrades over previous Voyager motorhomes. These include an external cold water shower point, external barbecue point, concertina cab blinds (windscreen and side windows), Isofix fitted to forward-facing seat frames, an enhanced chrome-effect swivel spout tap, an illuminated Beige Weft laminate splashback in the kitchen, a redesigned washroom and shower tray complete with duckboard, fold-away washbasin and separate Vector vanity tap and a concealed waterproof toilet roll holder.
All the new models are built on a Ford Transit chassis with a Magnetic Grey cab, 155bhp TDCi engine with six-speed manual gearbox (or optional automatic transmission) and a new Sawiko lightweight rear chassis extension.
Prices for the Voyager 4 Series start at £68,995 and the new range will be on show at the Great Holiday Home Show in Harrogate (8 to 10 September) and at the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC, Birmingham (17 to 22 October).
The 2024 Swift motorhome range will encompass Ascari, Voyager 4 and 5 Series, Escape and the flagship Kon-Tiki, with the new Voyagers replacing the Edge as the company’s entry-level overcab offering.
FORD UPDATES TRANSIT FOR 2024
Ford has confirmed significant upgrades to the Transit. The new models will gain a comprehensive step up in connectivity features and Ford Power-Up wireless update capability, while chassis improvements and the introduction of an eight-speed automatic transmission will also appear on next year’s models.
New features will include Ford’s SYNC 4 infotainment system, which is displayed via a 12in central touchscreen and 8in digital instrument cluster. This features Connected Navigation for real-time traffic information. The new base vehicle will also feature
