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12-14-2012, 04:03 PM
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We recently showed you the updated Ford Transit Connect Wagon (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/29/2014-ford-transit-connect-wagon-la-2012/) in all its refreshed glory. Well here is the new 2014 Transit Connect (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/transit+connect/) (note the lack of "Wagon" in name, for its commercially minded purpose), and it's the small Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) van of choice for your tougher jobs. Ford says this van is ideally suited for small businesses and fleets looking to prioritize fuel economy. Two gasoline-powered four-cylinder engines have been announced, as well as the availability of compressed natural gas-powered mill with the CNG prep package. The base engine is a 2.5-liter DOHC inline-four, while the uprated engine is a 1.6-liter EcoBoost (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ecoboost/) inline-four. Ford is anticipating 30-plus miles per gallon from the latter. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The Transit Connect comes with all of Ford's latest collection of goodies, including an available 6.5-inch touchscreen with Sync and MyFordTouch, as well as Ford's MyKey programable key system. However, the key feature of the Transit Connect is capability, and this van appears to have it in spades, including a max 1,600-pound payload and over 130 cubic feet of cargo space. When properly equipped, it can also tow up to 2,000 pounds.
Ford sees global commercial vehicle sales growing by 4.8 million units next year, and wants to capitalize on that by employing its One Ford program. To that end it will be selling the Transit Connect in 66 international markets, making it a truly global vehicle. If your interest has been piqued by the Transit Connect, feel free to read on to the press release (http://www.mnfords.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/#continued) below.Continue reading Ford shows off commercial version of new Transit Connect (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/)
Ford shows off commercial version of new Transit Connect (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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We recently showed you the updated Ford Transit Connect Wagon (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/29/2014-ford-transit-connect-wagon-la-2012/) in all its refreshed glory. Well here is the new 2014 Transit Connect (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/transit+connect/) (note the lack of "Wagon" in name, for its commercially minded purpose), and it's the small Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) van of choice for your tougher jobs. Ford says this van is ideally suited for small businesses and fleets looking to prioritize fuel economy. Two gasoline-powered four-cylinder engines have been announced, as well as the availability of compressed natural gas-powered mill with the CNG prep package. The base engine is a 2.5-liter DOHC inline-four, while the uprated engine is a 1.6-liter EcoBoost (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ecoboost/) inline-four. Ford is anticipating 30-plus miles per gallon from the latter. Power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
The Transit Connect comes with all of Ford's latest collection of goodies, including an available 6.5-inch touchscreen with Sync and MyFordTouch, as well as Ford's MyKey programable key system. However, the key feature of the Transit Connect is capability, and this van appears to have it in spades, including a max 1,600-pound payload and over 130 cubic feet of cargo space. When properly equipped, it can also tow up to 2,000 pounds.
Ford sees global commercial vehicle sales growing by 4.8 million units next year, and wants to capitalize on that by employing its One Ford program. To that end it will be selling the Transit Connect in 66 international markets, making it a truly global vehicle. If your interest has been piqued by the Transit Connect, feel free to read on to the press release (http://www.mnfords.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/#continued) below.Continue reading Ford shows off commercial version of new Transit Connect (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/)
Ford shows off commercial version of new Transit Connect (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/14/ford-shows-off-commercial-version-of-new-transit-connect/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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