The brand is introducing a new high-efficiency 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 99g/km and fuel economy of 74.3mpg in the ECOnetic model– a 6% improvement over the outgoing 1.6-litre TDCi engine.
Sharing a global platform with Ford’s latest passenger cars like the new Focus and Kuga, the Transit Connect is also able to benefit from the company’s advanced vehicle technologies, including Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Information System, Lane Keeping Aid and SYNC 2 infotainment system.
The model forms part of the expanded Transit line-up – alongside the Transit, Transit Custom and Transit Courier. The all-new The Transit Connect offers al load area with total volumes of 2.9m3 and 3.6m3 with a full bulkhead, or 3.7m3 and 4.4m3 including the front loadspace area. Payloads of up to 1,000kg are available.
"Transit Connect has proved a real hit with European businesses thanks to its smart looks, great fuel economy and capable load space,” said Phil Hollins, commercial vehicle marketing, sales and service director, Ford of Europe. “With even lower fuel costs and amazing new technologies, Transit Connect delivers an even stronger proposition to our commercial customers.”
Ford’s new 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine meets Euro 6 emissions standards and is introduced to the Transit Connect in two phases. An ECOnetic version producing 100PS and 250Nm of torque – up from 95PS and 230Nm on the outgoing model, is introduced this summer. The Transit Connect ECOnetic features Auto-Start-Stop and Active Grille Shutter technology as standard.
Additional variants of the 1.5-litre TDCi diesel will complete the Transit Connect line-up of Euro 6 engines from spring 2016, when they will replace the existing 1.6-litre TDCi engines. A petrol alternative is provided by Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, which also meets Euro 6 emissions standards from the summer. Offering 100PS and 170Nm, the engine delivers 50.4mpg fuel efficiency and 129g/km CO2 emissions.