Restyling of the Ford Transit Custom ...
When we think of a truck or van work, one of the first models we imagine is the Ford Transit, one of the most popular commercial vehicles in Europe and worldwide. After the presentation of Ford Tourneo at Geneva Motor Show last March in the house of blue oval has officially unveiled to the public and the press, the new look of the Ford Transit Custom 2012.
Thus, the new generation of Ford have decided to add Custom to the name, first to underline the relationship with the concept car presented at the event, and on the other, to further differentiate the transit of current models.
Although only a commercial vehicle, the new Ford Transit Custom incorporates all the technology and experience of the American company, to create a means of commercial transport, which its segment from the top of it.
Changes in design for marketing
For starters, the aesthetic is completely new and inspired by the latest design of Ford in Kinetic Design, being able to give new impetus to the model stopped and parked. Compared to the old model, still maintains the old style, the new generation of Transit is more personal and modern.
In all likelihood, the new Ford Transit Custom 2012 will be comprehensive vehicle sales, following the most recent business philosophy of American household. And is that while Ford, tended to have different ranges depending on the market, mainly in the U.S. and Europe, now aims to create models that suit their marketing worldwide, achieving an overall cost savings.
The new Transit is available in several configurations, as seen in the gallery of official images from the classical model to model truck ... also will release a short wheelbase, whose total length is 4.97 meters.
In both cases, the cargo compartment of the Ford Transit is huge and regularly, where you can load the objects, including a length of 340 cm in the long wheelbase version, or up to three meters in the regular version. The maximum load capacity ranging from 600 to 1,400 kg, depending on the version chosen and seating position.
Interior and furnishing
inside, comfort reflects the same trend as the most recent road models like the Ford Focus. Space is plentiful, but the functionality is still one of the main features, including the new model, combined with better quality and finish.
Regarding the provision does not seem nearly that of a commercial vehicle as it incorporates six airbags, front airbags, side and curtain ESP stability control, torque vector control, Ford Sync media system, lane-keeping system sensors, sensor alert and rearview camera, among many other cutting-edge innovations.
In short, the commercial vehicle is manufactured in Turkey, and goes on sale later this year around the world, without making distinctions between the U.S. and Europe ... So far we do not know prices, but will soon published. See the Ford Transit Custom 2012, the promotion spot...
