The all-new Ford Transit Connect, available from late 2013, will provide van drivers with class-leading fuel economy, load carrying ability and durability, according to Ford. It is priced from £13,921 and will be sold alongside other members of the brand new Transit range – the all-new Transit Custom and the upcoming Transit Courier and two-tonne Transit (due in 2014).
Barb Samardzich, Vice President Product Development, said: “Ford has taken the toughness and dependability of the current Transit Connect, made considerable improvements to the fuel efficiency, added smart new loadspace features, and delivered a dynamic new style. The all-new Transit Connect sets new standards for compact vans and provides the perfect partner for a wide range of businesses.”
Developed in Essex at the Ford’s commercial vehicle centre of excellence, the Connect will be produced at their state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Valencia, Spain.
Bodystyles Available
- Van
- Double-cab-in-Van
- Kombi
Space and Load-Carrying
| Version | Load Space (full bulkhead) | Load Space (inc front area) | Load length | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-wheelbase (L1) | 2.9 m3 | 3.7 m3 | 3 m | 1000kg |
| Long-wheelbase (L2) | 3.6 m3 | 4.4 m3 | 3.4 m | 1000kg |
- Vans can now carry up to three people in the cab.
- Width between the wheelarches of 1,226mm, so both models can accommodate two Europallets in the load area.
- The Kombi and Double-Cab-in-Van models offer seating for five, or seven in the L2 Kombi model plus flexible rear seat configurations.
- Movable mesh bulkhead in DCiV versions.
- L2 model optimises load space thanks to fold-flat seat capability and accommodates loads of up to 2m.
Performance
Increased fuel efficiency, along with apparent “improvements in routine servicing and maintenance costs” will mean that the new Transit Custom is low-cost to run.
- Best in class fuel efficiency
- 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine (twice winner of International Engine of the Year Award) – 100 PS power output
- 50.4 MPG
- 129g/km CO2 emissions*
The ECOnetic Model offers:
- 70.6 MPG
- 105g/km CO2 emissions* (when fitted with a fixed 62mph speed limiter)
- 34% improvement on current model
- Auto Start/Stop
- Active Grille Shutter
- 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine
- 75, 95 or 115 PS power outputs
Safety & Security
- Rigorous commercial testing, covering the equivalent of 3 million miles including 250,000 travelled in real-life conditions
- Improved remote locking system
- 2 frequency channels that can be configured to your needs
- Anti-tamper door shielding
Additional Features
- Stylish and spacious cockpit
- Car-like design and craftsmanship
- Smart stowage solutions
- Latest Ford driver assistance features
- Interior technologies
- Active City Stop (to help avoid low-speed collisions)
- Ford SYNC Connectivity with Emergency Assistance
We will be sure to keep you updated when the van is available from Arnold Clark, and will have great offers for our fleet customers at our Ford Commercials branches in Carlisle, Shiremoor, Aberdeen and Kilmarnock. Contact your nearest branch to register your interest in the new Transit Connect, check out our range of deals on used Ford Transit Connect vans or search all Transit vans below.
* The stated fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 as last amended. Results in MPG also correspond to this European drive cycle and are stated in imperial gallons. The results may differ from fuel economy figures in other regions of the world due to the different drive cycles and regulations used in those markets.