Ford Transit Custom Concept

Volkswagen Multivan has the genuine best seller. Competing approaches: Ford wants to start with the next generation of transit-passenger vans, and even when it clearly is aimed at on the VW T5 Bus. The modern study Ford Transit Tourneo Custom Concept, which at the Geneva Motor Show (08/03/2012 – 18/03/2012) celebrates its world premiere, Ford brings fresh air into the light truck segment. Characteristics: a dynamic design and the deliberate avoidance of any commercial vehicle in the interior character.

Driving dynamics at car level:

The concept car offers up to 9 people and gives a first taste of the all-new generation of light commercial vehicles later this year under the model name "Ford Transit Custom" will celebrate its debut. To this new "Ford Transit Custom" model family in the 1-tonne segment will include the personnel carrier variant also, for example, panel van and Combi (bus) versions.

Choose from among three TDCi diesel engines, Euro 5 engines with 100 hp, 125 hp and 155 hp. All Ford Transit Custom versions come standard with a manual six-speed manual transmission and front wheel drive, they will either be available in short or long wheelbase. Ford plans to "Custom Transit" family both in Europe and other continents to offer.

Provides a driving dynamics at car level and agile handling especially the new, intended for global use of vehicle architecture under the hood of the Ford Transit Tourneo Custom Concept is a further optimized version of the 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine is used. The 155-hp diesel engine impresses with a powerful acceleration and increased to 385 Nm of torque and fuel efficiency.

The performance and consumption figures were not yet at Ford. To reduce fuel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions contribute to the "ECOnetic Technologies". These technical measures include a start-stop system and energy recovery system of the alternator.

 New design language in the sign of momentum:

The Ford Transit Tourneo Custom Concept offers many new features and combines maximum storage capacity and the high feasibility of a light commercial vehicle with the advantages of a car. The concept car is a real prospect of a new design language of the future will also benefit from the new commercial vehicle models from Ford.

A striking line gives the Ford Transit Tourneo Custom Concept already in stand dynamics and presence. Among the distinctive features including the wide, trapezoidal grille, the powerful-shoulder line, flared wheel arches and striking, steeply rising towards the rear window line. In addition, the Ford Transit Tourneo Custom Concept impresses with stylish details, such as LED headlights and sporty 18 inch alloy wheels.

Luxury ambience of the interior:

The concept vehicle combines the best of both worlds: the rich space of a commercial vehicle with the comfort of a modern sedan. Completely new developed the makers, the interior of the Ford Transit Tourneo Custom Concept, at the Ford deliberately with a car-like style and refined numerous detailed solutions to all commercial vehicle character omitted. The two-tone interior underlines the luxurious and spacious surroundings of the study further.

In the driver-oriented cockpit, the makers cut the bold sweep of the dashboard on the driver's needs. Apart from the car's standard range of well-known Ford driver assistance systems and technologies available to the Ford Transit Tourneo Custom Concept of the new, voice-controlled communications and entertainment system, Sync.

Driving assistance systems: Transfer from car to bus

The Ford Transit Tourneo Custom Concept provides many, already on the car from Ford models of known technologies. The modern communication and entertainment system allows Sync with voice control, for example, the coupling of mobile phones and MP3 players as well as its comfortable and easy operation using the built-in, especially sophisticated voice control.

An integrated in the rear of the vehicle rear view camera makes parking easier, while increasing driver and passenger side airbags and side curtain airbags and safety.