The perfect Ford van for active families
March 17, 2015
Ford’s new Transit and Tourneo models are perfect for operators and active families due to its fuel economy, load-carrying ability, and safety and durability.
The’ Connect twins’ – comprising the Transit panel van and Tourneo MPV – are now available in South Africa and come with an esteemed reputation: Transit Connect is the 2014 International Van of the Year in Europe.
The Tourneo Connect is an MPV (Moving Persons Vehicle) for families and the Transit Connect is a panel van designed for operators and businesses.
The Tourneo Connect provides smart, attractive and affordable people movers for families and motorists with active lifestyles. This van is stylish and eye-catching on the outside, it’s just as appealing inside too by offering impressive flexibility from its versatile seating to a wide range of stowage options and dual sliding side doors.
A total of four competitively priced and well-equipped models are offered, starting off with the 1.0 EcoBoost Ambiente in short-wheelbase form. Despite its entry-level status, it is equipped with a high specification level in terms of luxury and safety equipment.
The new Transit Connect offers exceptional fuel economy, load carrying ability and durability, making it the perfect choice for large fleet operators, businesses of all sizes and entrepreneurs. The Transit Connect was awarded the International Van of the Year for 2014. The primary target market for this compact commercial van includes trade customers, ranging from courier companies and those specialising in deliveries, to traditional tradesmen such as plumbers and electricians. It is also perfect for retailers and businesses in the food, hospitality and related industries.
Both the Transit Connect and Tourneo Connect comes standard with 60 000km service plans (four-year for the diesel and three-year for the petrols), a four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty and three-year/unlimited km roadside assistance.
Service intervals are 20 000 km on the EcoBoost petrol models and 15 000 km on the TDCi diesel derivatives.
