Ford Transit Connect voted International Van of the Year 12 September 2013

Ford is the recipient of the International Van of the Year honour for the second year in a row.

A jury of 24 European journalists awarded Transit Connect 130 points from a maximum possible 163, to put it ahead of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (123) and Renault Kangoo (25).

"Transit Connect has moved the game on for compact vans – and we are really proud to win this significant award again," said Barb Samardzich, vice president of product development, Ford of Europe.

"The new Transit Connect is just as tough and hard-working as all our commercial vehicle range, and comes with smart new looks and much lower fuel bills."

The Transit Connect joins an all-new, four-strong Transit range, alongside the Transit Custom and the forthcoming two-tonne Transit and Transit Courier models to be launched in 2014.

Highlights of the van include the ECOnetic model delivering 70.6 mpg and CO2 emissions of 105g/km – a 34% improvement versus the current model – and the 1-litre EcoBoost petrol engine.

Available in van, double-cab-in-van and kombi bodystyles, the Transit Connect offers volumes of of 2.9m3 and 3.6m3 with a full bulkhead; maximum payloads of up to 1,000kg.

Ford says the all-new Transit Connect is now ready to order for delivery in late 2013.

Author
John Challen

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