http://jalopnik.com/5147714/2010-ford-transit-connect-commercial-simplicity-at-21475
this is an interesting looking van
this is an interesting looking van
2010 ford van
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Interesting. Needs a small diesel, imo.
Originally Posted By: duaneb9729
this is an interesting looking van
I guess interesting could be one word used to describe it.
this is an interesting looking van
I guess interesting could be one word used to describe it.
Speaking of Ford diesels, has anyone heard anything about Ford putting a V-6 diesel in the F150 next year?
Originally Posted By: Onmo'Eegusee
Interesting. Needs a small diesel, imo.
and a manual transmission to get the most out of it.
Interesting. Needs a small diesel, imo.
and a manual transmission to get the most out of it.
Speaking of diesel...why do they charge more for it than gas? It is less refined, but more/gallon- what gives!?
Supply and demand.
There has been a lot of talk about it being a possibility. Then again, it's been discussed a number of times. It really wouldn't be a big project as the engine is already in production and use in the North American market. Here is the engine in it's current application... http://www.commtruck.ford.com/vehicles/low_cab_forward/powertrain_engine.html
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Wow, that's ugly; looks like a Honda Element.
Now wait a minute, those are fighting words. I have you know my Honda Element is uglier than that. For heavens sake, it looks like a shoe box.
The Transit has been sold in Europe for many years, in many different size varieties. Over there, I'm sure diesel and manual transmission are the base options for this vehicle, as they are for most vehicles. I wouldn't be surprised if these things never make it to America, though.
Heck I was in Germany last year, and I was on a private coach bus and it was a standard transmission. When was the last time you saw a standard transmission bus in America?
Heck I was in Germany last year, and I was on a private coach bus and it was a standard transmission. When was the last time you saw a standard transmission bus in America?
Want to make a bet on whether it'll make it to the ol' US of A?
http://www.fordvehicles.com/transitconnect/
Ford Commercial Truck has already sent me literature on the vehicle!
Cheers
http://www.fordvehicles.com/transitconnect/
Ford Commercial Truck has already sent me literature on the vehicle!
Cheers
I don't doubt the truck will make it to the USA--the original post had a link clearly saying that it was coming stateside.
What I meant was that I have my doubts about the diesel and the standard transmission coming with it. Not saying it's not possible, but IMO it's unlikely.
What I meant was that I have my doubts about the diesel and the standard transmission coming with it. Not saying it's not possible, but IMO it's unlikely.
Maybe the new one can get around the Ring in under 10 minutes.
http://www.topgear.com/us/tags/tag/transit/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1pklvKKnd0
http://www.topgear.com/us/tags/tag/transit/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1pklvKKnd0
Very entertaining footage. You should watch the episode where Jeremy tries (and eventually) succeeds at manhandling the S-type Jag diesel around in under 10.
I suspect the smaller Transit Connect might make it around the ring in under 10, compared with the full-size Transit.
I suspect the smaller Transit Connect might make it around the ring in under 10, compared with the full-size Transit.
Initial delivery is to be a 2.0 16v-I4 gas engine, with a four-speed automatic. Ford has said that their European diesels will be coming, in a variety of models. They hadn't set a solid schedule the last time I spoke with someone involved with the program, though. Interestingly, the one I was given carte blanche with was equipped exactly as you describe.
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