- Ford unveils its new generation of Transit commercial vehicles, developed on all-new global platforms for sale in Europe, North America and other worldwide markets
- Tough, functional and professional, the all-new Ford Transit brings a new level of capability and versatility to the medium commercial van market; it replaces the heavier two-tonne Transit in Europe and worldwide markets, and replaces the E-Series in North America
- Stylish all-new Ford Transit Connect delivers outstanding performance across load carrying ability, dependability and fuel economy, for a best-in-class cost of ownership package
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 6, 2012 – Ford today revealed a new generation of world-class Transit
commercial vehicles at its “Go Further” event.
Developed under its “One Ford”
global product strategy in Europe, the Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect
models will be sold in Europe, North America and other worldwide markets, with
product ranges tailored to the needs of customers in each region.
“These new products will carry more,
work harder, last longer, and cost our customers less to operate – just as Ford
Transits have done for 47 years,” said Raj Nair, group vice president, Global
Product Development, Ford Motor Company. “The unprecedented launch of two
all-new Transit models will extend Ford’s leadership in serving commercial
vehicle customers around the world.”
The introduction of the new
generation Transit and Transit Connect models is a major step in Ford’s
commitment to completely redesign its entire commercial vehicle line-up for
Europe by the end of 2013.
Using the latest global platforms,
the two models highlight Ford’s new approach to delivering the next generation
of class-leading commercial vehicles to meet the needs of customers in all
worldwide markets.
The new range builds on almost 50
years of experience in creating market-leading commercial vans and was
engineered at Ford’s Centre of Excellence for commercial vehicles in
Europe; applying global product development resources.
The all-new Ford Transit
replaces the heavier two-tonne Transit derivatives in Europe and other
worldwide markets, and will eventually replace the popular Ford E-Series range
in North America. Tough, functional and professional, new Transit brings new
levels of capability and versatility to the medium commercial van market.
Offering a comprehensive range of
body styles and derivatives, with multiple wheelbases, roof heights and new
chassis cowl versions, all-new and more capable Transit is tailored to the
needs of key worldwide markets.
For Europe, a full range of Transit
bodystyles and derivatives, offering front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and
all-wheel drive, will be powered by the latest 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel.
In North America, customers can
choose between two gasoline engines – the proven 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 and an
additional V6 unit – or a powerful diesel option; each features rear-wheel
drive.
Multiple roof heights are available, including a unique low roof
version, plus multiple wheelbase derivatives and a selection of regular and
heavy-duty chassis cabs. North American Transit vans will be manufactured in
Kansas City, alongside the Ford F-150.
The stylish all-new Ford Transit
Connect will deliver new standards for the sub-one-tonne segment for
load-carrying ability, cost of ownership and dependability.
Available in a choice of short and
long wheelbase versions, the new Transit Connect will offer European and North
American customers the most flexible and functional loadbox in the segment,
with a host of innovative features to enhance everyday productivity.
Transit Connect features the latest
low-CO2 powertrain technologies to deliver best-in-class fuel economy in all of
its target markets. In Europe, the engine line-up will include highly-efficient
downsized diesel and petrol engines, while the U.S. market will benefit from a
tailored range of gasoline powertrains.
The new model has a stylish cockpit
with car-like design and craftsmanship, and offers the latest Ford interior
technologies and driver assistance features.
The Ford Transit brand has
established a legendary reputation for toughness and dependability, and the new
global Transit products have been engineered to extend that tradition. Both the
all-new
Transit and all-new Transit Connect have been subjected to Ford’s
ultra-stringent commercial vehicle testing and durability standards, covering
millions of miles of arduous testing in laboratories, at proving grounds and on
customer fleets.
“Our new global Ford Transit
products will be totally fit for purpose,” said Nair. “These are the strongest,
most capable and most efficient commercial vans we have ever built – this is
the start of a new chapter in the Transit success story.”
In Europe, deliveries of the all-new
Transit and Transit Connect are due to start by the end of 2013.
In North America, the all-new
Transit and Transit Connect are scheduled to go on sale by the fourth quarter
of 2013.
The two new global models join the
Transit Custom in Ford’s renewed commercial vehicle line-up for Europe.
Targeting the one-tonne market, the all-new Transit Custom is now on sale
across European markets. It will not be introduced in North America but will be
launched in other selected other global markets later.
Please visit http://gofurther.fordmedia.eu for
more information.
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