The allnew Ford Transit Connect provides van operators category - load-carrying ability, top fuel-economy and endurance. Deliveries of the recent version are scheduled to begin at the conclusion of 2013.

You will find Limited, Pattern and Ambiente trim chain, with all the popular Craze version as standard offering double passenger seat, loadthrough bulkhead and air-conditioning.

Transit Connect is part of the four - powerful Transit range, along with the approaching Transit Courier as well as the Transit Custom and 2 - tonne Transit models to be started in 2014.

"Ford has had the stamina and reliability of the present Transit Connect, made significant improvements to the fuel economy, added wise new loadspace attributes, and provided a dynamic new fashion," said Barb Samardzich, vice-president Product Development, Ford of Europe. "The allnew Transit Connect establishes new standards for compact vans and supplies an ideal partner for a broad variety of companies."

Developed under the One Ford international product strategy at Ford's commercial-vehicle development center in Europe with the engineering staff of Ford Otosan in Turkey, the allnew Transit Connect is created at Ford's state-of-theart manufacturing facility in Valencia, Spain available in Europe, North America and other worldwide markets.

Maximum payloads of up-to 1000 kilogram match the best-in category amount.

The complete powertrain lineup includes the highlyefficient 1.6litre Duratorq TDCi diesel using a selection of 75, 95 and 115 PS, the 100 PS 1.0litre EcoBoost petrol engine, and the 150 PS 1.6litre EcoBoost engine using a sixspeed automatic transmission.

The allnew version also builds in the Transit Connect's reputation for exceptional protection: the enhanced distant locking system now provides 2 channels for increased security and could be completely configured to the client's needs, while antitamper shielding of the door-lock latches prevents destruction of the locks by drilling or chiselling.

The brand new version provides a stylish and open cockpit with auto-like design and workmanship, smart stowage options, as well as the most recent Ford driver aid functions and interior systems. The Transit Connect is the first in its category to provide Active City Stop, made to help motorists avoid low-speed crashes with fixed or slower moving traffic in-front; the new van also provides Ford SYNC with Emergency Aid, a characteristic that Ford previously obtained an EuroNCAP Sophisticated Reward with all the Transit Custom.

All-New Ford Transit Connect Provides Wise Cargo Options for Category-Top EveryDay Load-carrying

Ford's allnew Transit Connect provides category-leading loadcarrying ability to produce work easier for plumbers, electricians and other trades.

A particular profile near the top of the complete steel bulkhead offers the distinctive-in-group capability to support 2.4 m x 1.2 m (8 ft x 4 ft) sheets within the L2 van; as the Kombi L2 provides back seats which fold into a level load stage.

"We observed trades-people loading and unloading vehicles to ensure we got the layout of the allnew Transit Connect perfect," said Stephen Lesh, Transit Connect main system engineer, Ford of Europe. "This van is prepared for anything. It could haul all types of resources and supplies - and transportation a work-crew in security and comfort."

This included the development of the hinged access panel within the bulkhead along with an unique "fold and dive" mechanism for the outer passenger seat; developing a dished profile within the top of the passenger seat-back; and developing the instrument panel so long things could fall beneath.

The allnew Transit Connect offers clients additional intelligent features including:

Flexible double passenger seat which allows two passengers to go with all the driver. The outer passenger seat folds upwards to enable big boxes to the cab floor, or level to accommodate longer things throughout the bulkhead
Ultrabright LED light for your cargo area, enabling it to operate as a functional place
Standard bodyside mending points at waistline and shoulder height within the load compartment, which permit extra tiedown loops, racking or framework to be fitted more readily
All-New Ford Transit Connect Provides Best-in-Type Fuel-efficiency, Produces 34% Advancement Versus Its Predecessor

Ford has declared the allnew Ford Transit Connect offer best-in-type fuel-efficiency, together with the Transit Connect ECOnetic version providing 4.0 l/100 km (70.6 mpg) and Carbon dioxide emissions of 105 grams/km - a 34 percent development versus its predecessor.

Driven by Ford's 1.6litre 95 PS Duratorq TDCi diesel, the Transit Link ECOnetic offers companies across Europe the chance to realize dramatic reductions in their operating expenses, with classleading fuel economy leading to fuel expenses around EUR1,750 below crucial class competitors over an average fouryear ownership period.

The extraordinarily low gas expenses are supported by additional developments in servicing and maintenance expenses, to ensure the brand new Transit Connect provides major savings in complete cost of ownership.

"Van operators are constantly looking to economise, and the allnew Transit Connect has an enormous step forward in reducing expenses where they get hit the hardest - in the gas pumps," said Stephen Lesh, Transit Connect main system engineer, Ford of Europe.

The Transit Link ECOnetic has-been carefully optimised to reach the best possible fuel consumption, with a complete variety of Ford's newest ultralow CO2 technologies, including Car-Start Stop, Active Grille Shutter and Smart Regenerative Charging.

Other means to help enhance effectiveness include optimised gearing using a 4.0 percent more final-drive ratio and the fitment of the fixed 100 km/h (62 miles per hour) speed limiter (with other fixed and switchable speed limiters as choices).

All versions additionally feature Ford's improvedefficiency Electrical Power Assisted Steering, plus a gear-shift indicator and Ford Eco-mode driver info system.

The fashionable allnew Transit Connect is designed to set new standards for loadcarrying capability, cost of ownership and reliability within its category.

Ford offer Van, DoubleCab - Kombi and inVan derivatives. Deliveries of the allnew Transit Connect van are planned to begin near the end-of 2013.

2014 Ford Transit Connect XLT - Exterior Walkaround - 2013 New York Auto Show