PHEV Power Offers AWD and Trick Rear Seats , New Ford Transit Connect PHEV 2025
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The model will be available in short and long wheelbases, as well as two-person Van and five-person Kombi configurations. There will also be Trend, Limited and Active trims.
Its primary focus is business, and Ford says "the panel van's new cargo area design provides increased cargo volume of 3.1 m3 (109.5 cubic feet) or 3.7 m3 (130.7 cubic feet), depending on wheelbase selection " said. The automaker added that the van has a maximum payload capacity of 1,808 lbs (820 kg) and a towing capacity of up to 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg).
The interior is 'plastic fantastic' but comes equipped with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch infotainment system. Buyers will also be able to get a wireless smartphone charger, as well as heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
However, the minibus draws more attention with its "flexible seating concept" in the Kombi. Designed to appeal to dual-use customers, the rear seats fold flat vertically and move forward to quickly transform the Transit Connect from a five-seat passenger car to a two-seat business van. Ford says the transformation takes just a few seconds, and when folded the rear seats create a "protective, full-height bulkhead." Under the hood is the new plug-in hybrid powertrain, consisting of a 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, battery, electric motor and six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This setup gives the van a combined output of 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque.
More importantly, the model is targeted to have an electric-only range of 68 miles (110 km). When the battery runs out, it can be charged from an AC outlet or a 50 kW DC fast charger. Ford also said the plug-in hybrid will have three modes - EV Auto, EV Now and EV Later - that allow drivers to maximize efficiency.
In addition to the environmentally friendly powertrain, the minibus can also be equipped with a 2.0-liter EcoBlue turbo diesel engine. The entry-level variant has 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS) and is connected to a six-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels.
Leaving aside the powertrain, the redesigned Transit Connect is equipped with "the broadest suite of advanced driver assistance systems ever." Highlights include Forward Collision Warning, Evasive Steering Assist, Intersection Assist and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking. These are accompanied by a rearview camera, Exit Alert, Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert.
Transit Connect will enter production this spring, with deliveries of diesel-powered vans scheduled to begin in the summer. The plug-in hybrid version will arrive towards the end of the year, while all-wheel drive and Kombi models will hit the market in early 2025.
Source: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/01/new-ford-transit-connect-offers-phev-power-awd-and-trick-rear-seats/
Its primary focus is business, and Ford says "the panel van's new cargo area design provides increased cargo volume of 3.1 m3 (109.5 cubic feet) or 3.7 m3 (130.7 cubic feet), depending on wheelbase selection " said. The automaker added that the van has a maximum payload capacity of 1,808 lbs (820 kg) and a towing capacity of up to 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg).
The interior is 'plastic fantastic' but comes equipped with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch infotainment system. Buyers will also be able to get a wireless smartphone charger, as well as heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.
However, the minibus draws more attention with its "flexible seating concept" in the Kombi. Designed to appeal to dual-use customers, the rear seats fold flat vertically and move forward to quickly transform the Transit Connect from a five-seat passenger car to a two-seat business van. Ford says the transformation takes just a few seconds, and when folded the rear seats create a "protective, full-height bulkhead." Under the hood is the new plug-in hybrid powertrain, consisting of a 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, battery, electric motor and six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This setup gives the van a combined output of 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque.
More importantly, the model is targeted to have an electric-only range of 68 miles (110 km). When the battery runs out, it can be charged from an AC outlet or a 50 kW DC fast charger. Ford also said the plug-in hybrid will have three modes - EV Auto, EV Now and EV Later - that allow drivers to maximize efficiency.
In addition to the environmentally friendly powertrain, the minibus can also be equipped with a 2.0-liter EcoBlue turbo diesel engine. The entry-level variant has 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS) and is connected to a six-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels.
Leaving aside the powertrain, the redesigned Transit Connect is equipped with "the broadest suite of advanced driver assistance systems ever." Highlights include Forward Collision Warning, Evasive Steering Assist, Intersection Assist and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking. These are accompanied by a rearview camera, Exit Alert, Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert.
Transit Connect will enter production this spring, with deliveries of diesel-powered vans scheduled to begin in the summer. The plug-in hybrid version will arrive towards the end of the year, while all-wheel drive and Kombi models will hit the market in early 2025.
Source: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/01/new-ford-transit-connect-offers-phev-power-awd-and-trick-rear-seats/