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FORD TRANSIT GREEN ECONETIC MODEL
Ford's ECOnetic low CO2 technology is coming to the Ford Transit. On sale later this year, the new Transit ECOnetic is based on the front-wheel drive Transit 280 panel van with short wheelbase and 2.2-litre 115PS Duratorq TDCi engine. Target fuel economy is 39.2mpg, while average CO2 emissions are a best in class 189 g/km.
Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain, said: "We appreciate that our commercial vehicle customers have a clear interest in saving fuel and lowering their cost of ownership. At the same time, environmental friendliness is also growing in importance for them, and with the new Transit ECOnetic they can achieve both."
Ford Transit ECOnetic "what's different?"
Optimised rolling resistance tyres (215/75R16) and low friction oil* Green shift indicator light* Modified engine calibration* Standard 70mph speed limiter* Improvements over the standard 115PS 280S of 24 g/km CO2* New low-drag wheel covers
Available as an option, a closed-loop, coated Diesel Particulate Filter (cDPF) enables Ford Transit ECOnetic to satisfy the Euro Stage V emissions standards.
The Transit ECOnetic features the Durashift six-speed manual transmission (VMT-6). This offers a wider range of available gear ratios over the prior Durashift five-speed transmission, allowing better fuel economy at all speeds, while the power and torque upgrade offers rewarding performance on demand. The 'shorter' gearing in first gear allows for improved pull-away performance, while the 'longer' gearing in top provides improved highway fuel economy (around 10 per cent better compared with the combined NEDC figures), with reduced engine revs for a range of speeds and loads for the standard Ford Transit configuration.
Detail engineering for the Transit ECOnetic included reducing the availability of the heaviest options such as a second sliding door. However, all standard and optional safety and comfort features are available.
If you are looking to buy a new or used Ford Transit look online at www.vanlocator.co.uk
New exterior styling for a bolder and more contemporary look
New range of clean and efficient powertrains
6 diesels and 1 petrol
Front or rear-wheel-drive choices
New electronically controlled braking and dynamic systems include standard ABS with EBD. Electronic Stability Programme available
New low roof, medium wheelbase variant ideal for low height access
New heavy duty 1850kg front axle model; suitable for emergency services use
'Follow you-home' lighting, a first for the Ford Transit
The sector's first self-charging waterproof ignition key
Revised cabin with new instrument panel and trim materials
Dash-mounted gear lever provides more legroom and "walk through" capability
New "Professional Pack" option for enhanced style and more features
Most luxurious Ford Transit ever options include leather trim, cruise control, Bluetooth capability, satellite navigation and uprated air conditioning
Three levels of in-car entertainment, including six-CD autochanger
New Transit will be sold across Europe and beyond
Europe's best selling van the Ford Transit, available to find new and used at www.vanlocator.co.uk, is set to win the hearts and minds of van operators even more, with a series of improvements to keep this versatile vehicle at number one.The result of more than 18 months of hard work by Ford designers and engineers, these are the most significant changes to the Ford Transit for five years - aimed at offering the customer greater choice in terms of engines, bodywork options, equipment and seating arrangements; improved comfort and driving quality and a stylish new look all round.Ford was also conscious that the van user should not be denied any of the comforts or features normally found in passenger cars. Therefore, many of the improvements have centred on improving equipment levels, ergonomics and convenience, as well as steering and handling.
The new Ford Transit , available to find new and used at www.vanlocator.co.uk, also boasts a completely new range of engines, including an entire family of clean and fuel efficient diesels. If that wasn't enough, the Transit is available in either front or rear-wheel-drive, dozens of body configurations including a new low roof medium wheelbase variant (perfect for underground car-park access, such as airport use), and a heavy duty front axle option which will be particularly suitable for operators needing to carry heavy equipment permanently, such as emergency services.The new features, styling and dynamic changes will ensure that many new customers, who take pride in themselves and their businesses, will also take pride in placing their name on the side of a new Ford Transit.
DESIGN
"Transit always had the image of being the original, tough van, that's part of its heritage, and we had to find a way of getting it to stand out in the crowd without reverting to more generic styling cues."
Chris Bird, Director Design Ford of Europe
Exterior Design
The exterior design changes to the new Ford Transit, available to find new and used at www.vanlocator.co.uk, are designed to give the vehicle a stronger, more contemporary profile and stronger graphics when viewed head on. This has been achieved by:
Raising the cowl height
Introducing bold new two bar grille and the largest Blue Oval badge in the world (23.5 centimetres wide)
More vertical headlight treatment
New wheels and exterior trim detailing
Contemporary colour options
Revised front door graphic treatment
Interior Design
With the increasing importance of 'artisan owners' there is a growing need for commercial vehicle interiors to reflect the same quality and function as contemporary passenger cars. The new Ford Transit offers:
Elevated dash-mounted gear shifter for car-like driving position, improves ergonomics and reduces 'hands off wheel' time, an important safety consideration
Innovative and class-leading storage combinations
New instruments, switchgear and steering wheel
'Walk through' cabin
Two-tone instrument panel trim
Higher grade cloth trim with optional leather
NEW POWERTRAINS
"A completely new range of efficient, powerful diesel engines give us the opportunity to introduce Stage IV emission compliant engines ahead of legal requirements. There is also a new petrol engine and all benefit from improved noise, vibration and harshness and better fuel economy."
Barry Gale, Chief Engineer Commercial Vehicles
Six diesel engines, three each of 2.2-litre and 2.4-litre capacity, form the backbone of the new Transit's powertrain family.
All the diesel power units are technology protected to accommodate forthcoming emissions legislation and deliver improved performance with reduced fuel consumption.
Four valves per cylinder, enhancing clean emissions and overall efficiency
Common rail injection systems, Stage IV compliant
Front-wheel-drive Ford Transits are available with a choice of three 2.2-litre diesel engines mounted in an east-west configuration: 85PS/250Nm, 110PS/285Nm, 130PS/310Nm
Rear-wheel-drive Ford Transits feature a choice of three 2.4-litre diesel engines: 100PS/285Nm, 115PS/320Nm and 140PS/375Nm
Five-speed manual gearbox for front-wheel-drive variants and entry-level rear-wheel-drive models; a six-speed transmission for the higher torque 115PS and 140PS diesel engines
Water-cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system
Servicing intervals for all diesels is 25,000km or one year except for the 2.4-litre 140PS TDCi, which is up to 50,000km or two years
New 2.3-litre 145PS/200Nm four-cylinder petrol engine for rear-wheel-drive only. The engine meets Stage IV emission legislation and has 12,000 miles or one-year oil service intervals
Hardened valve seat material means it can be converted after sale to run on LPG or CNG
Dual mass flywheels standard on certain derivatives ( not 85 and 110PS front-wheel-drive or petrol rear-wheel-drive)
OWNERSHIP
"Dependability is a key strength with Ford Transit. It has to be the most dependable commercial vehicle in the market. If we didn't keep that promise of being the most reliable we couldn't have stayed number one for all these years."
Phil Collareno, Commercial Vehicle Director Product Development
One of the major challenges that had to be met during the new Ford Transit's development programme was the emergence of a wider choice of rival products. But with the shift in emphasis towards artisan owners there was a need to build on that reputation with more style and finesse. Key factors in new Transit ownership include:
Extended component life, in many cases to 250,000 miles or 400,000 kilometres
New instrument panel sub structure for improved structural integrity
Reduction in squeaks and rattles
Noise, vibration and harshness reduced significantly
Revised engine layout for easier servicing and repair
Coated panels in areas particularly prone to corrosion
1800 new components
LOADBOX AND PAYLOAD
Over time differences have been identified between one and two-tonne operators: one-tonne Transits, available to find new and used at www.vanlocator.co.uk, tend to be used for inner city delivery, small businesses and daily delivery, whereas the two-tonners are often used for fast highway delivery of heavy goods.
The new Transit model range, available to find new and used at www.vanlocator.co.uk, covers the needs for all vehicle operators:
All-new low roof, medium wheelbase with three rows of seats and increased luggage space, plus new van version
60 basic structures and body styles, front- and rear-wheel-drive
Three wheelbases and four load lengths from 2.58 to 4 metres
Leading load capacity in the 3.5-tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) class
DRIVER COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
"The simple truth is that customer expectations are rising, and they want more in their van now than five years ago. They expect the same comfort and equipment levels as their car."
Peter Fleet, Director Commercial Vehicles - Marketing Sales and ServiceAs a result of extensive customer research the cabin has:
Two large stowage bins in the top surface of the instrument panel, the driver's with a 12 volt power point
Flip over working surface/picnic table and A4 ring binder stowage
Glove box with hanging rails for A4 files
Two two-litre bottle holders
Three levels of heating and ventilation
Four trim options, including leather
Ten seating arrangement options
Cruise control available for the first time
Rear parking aid available
Visibility Pack available, featuring heated front screen, rain sensing wipers, screen wash drip, auto headlights and auto rear wipe in reverse
New instrument cluster
Satellite navigation option
Hands-free and Bluetooth telephone capability available
Three levels of in-car entertainment system
First self-charging waterproof ignition key in the sector
Configurable locking systems available
Improved security system
DRIVING DYNAMICS
"Central to Ford's brand DNA is its leadership in vehicle dynamics and we have applied the same acknowledged criteria used for our passenger cars to the new Ford Transit."
John Reed, Vehicle Engineering Manager
From the outset the team was determined to apply the same criteria that have gained plaudits for Ford production cars as class leaders to the latest Transit generation. It was realised that drivers wanted Transit to display vehicle responses closer to those of passenger cars whilst doing nothing to compromise its tough reputation.
The basic suspension lay out remains unchanged from the previous model with MacPherson strut front suspension and a Hotchkiss rear axle. Within that, however, there are a number of detailed, but significant changes:
High degree of commonality between front-wheel and rear-wheel-drive suspension in terms of configuration
Same pick up points retained with reinforced, MacPherson strut top mounts
Front anti-roll bar relocated
New, quicker steering ratio
Ventilated front and solid rear discs
Anti-lock Braking System,
Electronic Brake force Distribution
Brake Traction Control System
Electronic Stability Programme available
Active Yaw Control
Roll Over Mitigation
Roll Movement Intervention
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Load Active Control dynamic control systems standard or optional additions
SECURITY
"We've listened very hard over the years to what our customers want and we've tried to deliver that and more when it comes to security systems for the new Ford Transit."
Barry Gale, Chief Engineer Commercial Vehicles
The new Ford Transit is launched with a full suite of security measures, designed and engineered to frustrate and deter would be thieves, and by doing so improve insurance ratings for owners.
Two levels of alarm, including Thatcham Category 1
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
Hood lock, cable-free doors
The industry's first configurable locking and unlocking security system
First waterproof, rechargeable ignition key in the sector
Tamper-proof odometer
'Follow-you-home' lighting
SAFETY
"We have built on the reputation established by the previous model to make the new Transit even safer for its operators."
Phil Collareno, Commercial Vehicle Director Product DevelopmentProtecting the occupants is a main function of the vehicle's structure and whilst the outgoing Transit was considered safe, the development team took the opportunity to build on that reputation and further enhance the Transit's safety systems.
ABS with EBD now standard across the range in all markets
Redesigned front structure further enhances low speed impact resistance
Driver's airbag standard, 120-litre passenger airbag optional
Seat-mounted side head and thorax airbags are available as an option for the first time on Transit
ISOFIX child seat attachments prepared for the quick-mount use of Ford's recommended ISOFIX child seats
RANGE
"Transit has always been about flexibility, and offering the customer exactly the right vehicle for their needs."
Peter Fleet, Director Commercial Vehicles - Marketing Sales and ServiceThe new Ford Transit, available to find new and used at www.vanlocator.co.uk, range is probably the most comprehensive and flexible range of commercial vehicles currently available in Europe :
Short, medium and long-wheelbase plus extended frame option
Choice of low, medium and high roof vans, as well as single and double chassis cabs, and low and medium roof buses
New low roof, medium-wheelbase vans and buses
Heavy-duty front axle
Kombis and Kombi Vans
New Professional pack. This is available on all models and is targeted at artisan customers who want a stylish exterior and car-like cab. It includes Visibility Pack, rain-sensing wipers and auto lights, front fog lights, full wheel trims, mud flaps, remote central locking, metallic paint, single slot CD. The contents of the pack may vary from country to country
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