#Ford Tourneo Connect Used Engines

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The Comprehensive Guide to Ford Tourneo Connect Used Engines: Benefits, Types and More

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Ford is bringing an electric Transit van to Europe by 2021

Ford plans to bring an electric Transit commercial van to the European market by 2021, as part of the automaker’s broader plan to electrify its global portfolio.

The automaker announced the Transit EV, along with more than a dozen other electrified consumer-facing models that will be part of its European portfolio, at its Go Further event in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

Ford didn’t provide many other details on the Transit van. And for now, the EV commercial van is only slated for Europe. Ford’s focus on Europe makes sense, considering its sales record in the region. Ford sold 380,900 commercial vehicles in its European 20 markets last year, up more than 8 percent compared with 2017.

The company did say the commercial van is be “designed to address the needs of businesses for a practical and versatile load-carrier with zero-emission driving capability for urban applications.” That type of language suggests a city-focused vehicle that might have a mid-200-mile range. The all-electric Transit will be available in multiple body styles, Ford said.

Ford made several other commercial vehicle-related announcements on Tuesday, including the introduction of in its new Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid that can seat people and will be available to European customers beginning in late 2019.

One of the more interesting pieces of commercial news is Ford’s new initiative to target 100 percent uptime for commercial vehicle operators. Ford plans to hit that target via a usage-based maintenance program that will be powered by a new app called FordPass Pro that was previewed at the event.

FordPass Pro app, which will be launched later this year, is specifically designed to support smaller firms and owner drivers to maximize their productivity.

“Commercial customers need smarter, more integrated solutions, built around a connected business environment,” said Hans Schep, general manager of commercial vehicles at Ford of Europe.

Ford also unveiled a Transit Smart Energy Concept, a 10-seater minibus. The concept, which has about 93 miles of driving range from a 4-hour charge, was developed by engineers at Ford’s Merkenich Technical Center in Germany. The concept uses a Ford Transit chassis fitted with the same battery-electric drivetrain technology as the StreetScooter WORK XL. StreetScooter is the company behind DeutschePost DHL electric vans.

Ford is working other iterations of the concept minibus that increase energy savings and extend battery-electric driving range, including features that would allow the driver to control heating and cooling of individual seats – and deactivation of unoccupied seats.

Ford says road trials with the Transit Smart Energy Concept are expected to begin later this year, after completing wind-tunnel tests. Ford engineers will take what they learn from these trials and future versions of the concept and eventually apply its range-extending features to volume production vehicles.

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We sold our attainable dream cars, moved to Europe, and bought French cars via /r/cars

We sold our attainable dream cars, moved to Europe, and bought French cars

A year ago my wife and I owned our attainable dream cars-- a Ford Transit Connect and a Ford Fiesta ST. Six months ago we traded them in, hopped on a plane, and moved from Texas to my wife's hometown in Hungary.

Both the Transit Connect and the Fiesta ST are available* on the European market, so we could've bought replacements. We also could have shipped the cars from Texas to Europe. But, we decided to use the opportunity to buy interesting European cars that aren't available on the on the U.S. market instead.

Moving was fairly expensive so we decided to buy cheap cars-- the goal was to cost less than I make in a single paycheck. We wanted a practical family car that could fit the two of us, two kids in child seats, and occasionally two grandparents. We also wanted a small but practical hatchback that's fun to drive.

We bought a 2005 Peugeot 307 SW Supreme Roland Garros and a 2008 Renault Twingo GT.

The Peugeot is a great car. The styling is bland, but it doesn't commit any sins. I love the brown leather interior, and the seats are very comfortable for long trips. Mine has the 2.0 liter diesel engine that makes 100 kW (136 HP) and 320 Newton meters (236 lb-ft) of torque. The car weighs 1470 kg (roughly 3250 pounds), so while it's not very fast, it has sufficient power. The engine is mated to a wide ratio six speed manual gearbox. At 130 kph (80 mph) on the motorway, the car turns about 2200 RPM in sixth year and easily accelerates up to 160 kilometers per hour with just the application of the right foot and no downshifting needed. Turn in is a little bit heavy but direct and the car feels planted while turning but also manages to easily soak up road imperfections. It's the kind of car for easily eating up miles at high speed on long road trips.

My Renault Twingo is definitely not bland. Mine is the GT model, which comes from the factory with a 1.2 L turbocharged inline four that makes 100 HP. The previous owner installed a complete exhaust system and a tune that he claims has brought the car up to about 130 HP (and I believe him). He has also done some cosmetic modifications that are a little bit boy racer, but I think they suit the personality of the car. With 130 horsepower and a curb weight of 980 kg (2160 pounds), it's not extremely fast but it is incredibly fun. The engine begs you to rev it and wind out every gear. The short gears together with a surprisingly torquey engine make it great for both city traffic and back road blasting.

One of the surprising things about both cars is how much practicality can be packed into such small packages. The Peugeot has special sockets in the trunk area that allow fitting a third row of seats. On both cars the second row of seats can be slid forward or backwards to accommodate extra cargo or provide more legroom for the rear seat passengers. This is a handy feature that I haven't seen on U.S. market cars.

We'll probably keep both cars for another year or two before trading for something else. The wife would really like to own a Transit Connect again. I think the smaller Fiesta-based Transit Courier looks pretty cool (and could be fun with a tune), but I wouldn't be against a hot hatch like a 5th generation Fiesta ST (I tried but couldn't find any in good shape before I bought the Twingo) or maybe a Corsa OPC.

Here are some photos and links:

Exterior shot of 307: https://i.imgur.com/bb3gKS4.jpg

307 interior: https://i.imgur.com/5Zq9LzI.jpg

307 specs in Hungarian: https://katalogus.hasznaltauto.hu/peugeot/307_sw_2.0_hdi_supreme-28262

Exterior shot of Twingo: https://i.imgur.com/iYOEves.jpg

Twingo interior: https://i.imgur.com/YAn1Pyb.jpg

Twingo specs in Hungarian: https://katalogus.hasznaltauto.hu/renault/twingo_1.2_gt-29692

Jeremy Clarkson road testing a Twingo RS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9xQrIszcR8

* The Fiesta ST and Transit Connect (passenger version is called a Tourneo in Europe) are available in Europe, but with differences. The Fiesta ST was only sold here in 3 door, while the US version was only sold with 5 door (I prefer 5 door), and, from what I understand, the European version was only available with the Recaro seats (I prefer the base seats). For the Transit/Tourneo, the European models aren't available with power seats or leather upholstery, and the top engine is a 120 HP diesel compared to the base 170 HP petrol engine in the (pre-2018 facelift) Connect in the US. On the plus side, most of the Connects sold in Europe come with a manual gearbox, which is nice.

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Ford is bringing an electric Transit van to Europe by 2021

Ford plans to bring an electric Transit commercial van to the European market by 2021 as part of the automaker’s broader plan to electrify its global portfolio.

The automaker announced the Transit EV, along with more than a dozen other electrified consumer-facing models that will be part of its European portfolio, at its Go Further event in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

Ford didn’t provide many other details on the Transit van. And for now, the EV commercial van is only slated for Europe. Ford’s focus on Europe makes sense, considering its sales record in the region. Ford sold 380,900 commercial vehicles in its 20 European markets last year, up more than 8 percent compared with 2017.

The company did say the commercial van is be “designed to address the needs of businesses for a practical and versatile load-carrier with zero-emission driving capability for urban applications.” That type of language suggests a city-focused vehicle that might have a mid-200-mile range. The all-electric Transit will be available in multiple body styles, Ford said.

Ford made several other commercial vehicle-related announcements on Tuesday, including the introduction of its new Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid that can seat eight people and will be available to European customers beginning in late 2019.

One of the more interesting pieces of commercial news is Ford’s new initiative to target 100 percent uptime for commercial vehicle operators. Ford plans to hit that target via a usage-based maintenance program that will be powered by a new app called FordPass Pro that was previewed at the event.

FordPass Pro app, which will be launched later this year, is specifically designed to support smaller firms and owner drivers to maximize their productivity.

“Commercial customers need smarter, more integrated solutions, built around a connected business environment,” said Hans Schep, general manager of commercial vehicles at Ford of Europe.

Ford also unveiled a Transit Smart Energy Concept, a 10-seater minibus. The concept, which has about 93 miles of driving range from a four-hour charge, was developed by engineers at Ford’s Merkenich Technical Center in Germany. The concept uses a Ford Transit chassis fitted with the same battery-electric drivetrain technology as the StreetScooter WORK XL. StreetScooter is the company behind DeutschePost DHL electric vans.

Ford is working on other iterations of the concept minibus that increase energy savings and extend battery-electric driving range, including features that would allow the driver to control heating and cooling of individual seats — and deactivation of unoccupied seats.

Ford says road trials with the Transit Smart Energy Concept are expected to begin later this year, after completing wind-tunnel tests. Ford engineers will take what they learn from these trials and future versions of the concept and eventually apply its range-extending features to volume production vehicles.

source https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/02/ford-is-bringing-an-electric-transit-van-to-europe-by-2021/

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Ford is bringing an electric Transit van to Europe by 2021

Ford plans to bring an electric Transit commercial van to the European market by 2021, as part of the automaker’s broader plan to electrify its global portfolio.

The automaker announced the Transit EV, along with more than a dozen other electrified consumer-facing models that will be part of its European portfolio, at its Go Further event in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

Ford didn’t provide many other details on the Transit van. And for now, the EV commercial van is only slated for Europe. Ford’s focus on Europe makes sense, considering its sales record in the region. Ford sold 380,900 commercial vehicles in its European 20 markets last year, up more than 8 percent compared with 2017.

The company did say the commercial van is be “designed to address the needs of businesses for a practical and versatile load-carrier with zero-emission driving capability for urban applications.” That type of language suggests a city-focused vehicle that might have a mid-200-mile range. The all-electric Transit will be available in multiple body styles, Ford said.

Ford made several other commercial vehicle-related announcements on Tuesday, including the introduction of in its new Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid that can seat people and will be available to European customers beginning in late 2019.

One of the more interesting pieces of commercial news is Ford’s new initiative to target 100 percent uptime for commercial vehicle operators. Ford plans to hit that target via a usage-based maintenance program that will be powered by a new app called FordPass Pro that was previewed at the event.

FordPass Pro app, which will be launched later this year, is specifically designed to support smaller firms and owner drivers to maximize their productivity.

“Commercial customers need smarter, more integrated solutions, built around a connected business environment,” said Hans Schep, general manager of commercial vehicles at Ford of Europe.

Ford also unveiled a Transit Smart Energy Concept, a 10-seater minibus. The concept, which has about 93 miles of driving range from a 4-hour charge, was developed by engineers at Ford’s Merkenich Technical Center in Germany. The concept uses a Ford Transit chassis fitted with the same battery-electric drivetrain technology as the StreetScooter WORK XL. StreetScooter is the company behind DeutschePost DHL electric vans.

Ford is working other iterations of the concept minibus that increase energy savings and extend battery-electric driving range, including features that would allow the driver to control heating and cooling of individual seats – and deactivation of unoccupied seats.

Ford says road trials with the Transit Smart Energy Concept are expected to begin later this year, after completing wind-tunnel tests. Ford engineers will take what they learn from these trials and future versions of the concept and eventually apply its range-extending features to volume production vehicles.

Via Kirsten Korosec https://techcrunch.com

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NEW FORD TOURNEO CUSTOM OFFERS THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE FOR BUSINESS OR LEISURE has been published at http://www.theleader.info/2017/07/06/new-ford-tourneo-custom-offers-best-seat-house-business-leisure/

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NEW FORD TOURNEO CUSTOM OFFERS THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE FOR BUSINESS OR LEISURE

Ford reveals new Tourneo Custom people mover with bold exterior styling and completely new premium interior

Spacious and luxurious cabin features unique-in-segment rear seating with six individual seats that can be arranged in conference format, with six USB ports and 10-speaker audio system

Largest Tourneo comprehensively re-engineered to provide superior refinement, quality, and technologies including Intelligent Speed Limiter and SYNC 3 connectivity

Tourneo features Ford EcoBlue 2.0-litre diesel engine, new six-speed SelectShift auto, rear air suspension option; available in exclusive Titanium X and Sport series

New Tourneo Custom targets executive shuttle, personal use and lifestyle customers; production scheduled to start later in 2017 for deliveries from early 2018

Ford has revealed first details of the new, versatile Tourneo Custom people mover, which delivers first class travel for up to nine occupants in an all-new premium interior. Targeting executive shuttle, personal use and lifestyle customers, new Tourneo Custom is available to order later this year for delivery in early 2018.

Distinguished by its new front-end design with five-bar chrome grille, new Tourneo Custom offers customers a luxurious cabin with unique-in-segment rear seating in the form of six individual seats that can be arranged in conference format, with the second row facing the rear.

The largest Tourneo people mover has been comprehensively re-engineered to provide superior levels of refinement, including high-quality trim materials, improved comfort and noise levels, and the latest Ford passenger car technologies such as Intelligent Speed Limiter and SYNC 3 connectivity.

“With the new Tourneo Custom, every passenger can enjoy the best seat in the house,” said Pete Reyes, vehicle line director, Ford of Europe. “This versatile people mover has been transformed from top to bottom, with a stylish interior that combines the comfort and quality of a luxury car with outstanding space and practicality.”

The new innovations build on the significant product enhancements introduced to Tourneo Custom in 2016, including the Dagenham-built Ford EcoBlue 2.0-litre diesel engine, a new six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, and optional rear air suspension.

Tourneo Custom was first introduced in 2013 and is the flagship of Ford’s family of Tourneo people movers, which also includes the five-seat Tourneo Courier and the Tourneo Connect available in five- and seven-seat variants.

Sophisticated design – inside and out

New Tourneo Custom has a bold new front-end appearance that shares the same design DNA as Ford’s latest passenger cars, with a high-mounted trapezoidal grille and dynamic, slim headlamps that flow neatly into the vehicle’s muscular shoulder line.

A range of advanced headlamp technologies is available, with all vehicles featuring distinctive new signature LED daytime running lights and high series models offering powerful HID (High-intensity discharge) Xenon illumination.

Inside, the Tourneo Custom has an all-new instrument panel based on Ford’s new interior design philosophy – pioneered on the all-new Fiesta – which offers an attractive, user-centric layout that is influenced by consumer interactions with smart devices and tablets.

Based around strong horizontal design elements that emphasise the width of the cabin, the new instrument panel has a distinctly upscale appearance, reinforced by soft-touch surfaces and attractive detailing with chrome and gloss black finishes.

All-new displays and control panels have been designed for enhanced ergonomics and ease of use, and high-series models feature a floating, tablet-inspired 8-inch colour touchscreen that can be operated with pinch and swipe gestures.

Every-day practicality has been significantly improved, with two lidded compartments on the upper instrument panel, and a generous stowage bin with twin cupholders in the centre console, featuring a smart roller cover.

Unique-in-segment rear seating for ultimate flexibility and comfort

To provide customers the ultimate flexibility in configuring and using the rear cabin, the new Tourneo Custom is the only vehicle in its segment to offer six individual seats, with the ability to arrange the two rear rows in conference format for outstanding access and enhanced interaction between passengers, or in two rows of three seats facing forward.

Standard on high series models, the six individual seats can each be folded flat, tumbled, stowed in a multiple locations or removed completely to maximise the luggage area or meet their own special business or lifestyle requirements.

Travelling comfort is further enhanced by new seat designs featuring revised foam padding and geometry for optimised support, plus improved refinement resulting from a significantly upgraded sound reduction package in the rear cabin. Rear seat passengers will also appreciate the more effective air conditioning system offering faster cooling or heating, six USB ports, and the 10-speaker audio system tuned for a rich and balanced sound whatever the rear seating layout.

Throughout the vehicle, the interior trim has been completely revised – from the headliner and seats to the side panels and carpets – with a focus on outstanding craftsmanship and appearance. The selection of more upscale materials, such as thick yarn fabrics and fine grain leathers, and the availability of both light and dark interior environments in stylish, contemporary colours, reinforce the impression of quality and attention to detail within the cabin.

Advanced technology and driver assistance features

Ford’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system will enable Tourneo Custom drivers to control audio, navigation and connected smartphones using simple, conversational voice commands. Simply by pushing a button and saying “I need a coffee,” “I need fuel,” and “I need to park,” drivers can locate nearby cafés, fuel stations or car parks, and find train stations, airports, and hotels. The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™.

The new Tourneo Custom also introduces a number of advanced driver assistance features, and is the first vehicle in its segment to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter, which enables automatic adjustment of maximum vehicle speed to remain within legal limits, using the Traffic Sign Recognition system to detect speed limit signs.

The new model also offers Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, which warns drivers reversing out of a parking space of vehicles that may soon be crossing behind them.

These new features add to the comprehensive suite of technologies already available for Tourneo Custom, including the Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection emergency braking system, Lane Keeping Alert, Side Wind Stabilisation and Adaptive Cruise Control.

Class-leading Ford EcoBlue engines with auto transmission option

New Tourneo Custom features the state-of-the-art Ford EcoBlue diesel engine, designed, engineered and built at the Dagenham Engine Plant, with a choice of 105 PS, 130 PS and 170 PS power ratings, delivering significant cost of ownership and performance benefits, with fuel-efficiency improved by up to 13 per cent; CO2 emissions from 162 g/km;* and low-end torque enhanced by 20 per cent.

The latest specification also includes the smooth and responsive six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, a unique-to-segment rear air suspension system that delivers a supple, controlled and level ride across a wide range of load conditions, and a 17-inch alloy wheel option for enhanced handling and braking performance.

Upscale Titanium X and Sport series options for the ultimate Tourneo

New Tourneo Custom will be available with an upscale Titanium X package that includes leather trim, SYNC 3 with satellite navigation and rear view camera, and HID Xenon headlamps as standard.

For customers seeking a more dynamic exterior appearance and a stylish sports interior, the new Sport series is also available. This package combines the 170 PS engine option, a full exterior body kit with twin bonnet stripes and unique 17-inch alloy wheels, alongside partial leather interior trim.

The Tourneo Custom line-up continues to also offer both eight- or nine-seat configurations, with a choice of short wheelbase and long wheelbase versions. The longer model provides additional luggage space behind the third seat row.

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More than just espresso choc

Opel Mokka review , some news on the industry blah blah blah...

Kicking of with international news:  I am going to offer my arm chair opinion about Bernie Ecclestone’s 40 year reign at the top of F1 and loudly say to Liberty Media who are the new owners, lets make Formula One great again. If that phrase hasn’t been trade marked by someone else already... 

Since the Schumi era, Formula One has been a bit beige. It has lost its connection to the die hard petrol heads as well as the younger fans and I doubt it can sustain itself on the adenoidal anoraks, who which if are not retired are well um not here anymore. What am I on about? Well I used to watch Formula One every Sunday when it was on. I would ride my bicycle to my mates place and make a day of it. I was 13. Im not 13 anymore, rather the numbers have reversed and at this point my youthful excitement has temporarily been rekindled regarding fast car racing because we could see the return of ‘the glory days’ of yesteryear with Liberty Medias recent acquisition of the premier racing championship. Heres hoping!    

Moving on…The BBC reports that Volkswagen have overtaken Toyota as the worlds largest carmaker. Toyota  hailing from Japan if you didn’t know, has topped sales for the past four years, selling 10.175 million vehicles globally in 2016. That fell short of the 10.31 million sales which Germany’s VW reported last week.That comes despite VW's recent scandal over emissions tests cheating, which sparked a global backlash and multiple lawsuits. It seems as though bad publicity is good for business... note each picture in this piece bearing some truth to that... 

In the local market its much the same old players at the top of the log in terms of sales:

Top 5 best selling passenger vehicles in reverse order: 5. Ford fiesta 4.Toyoat etios 3. Toyota Corolla 2. VW Polo 1. VW Polo Vivo

Closer to home, the local markets have regained a smidgen of strength, thanks mostly to the rental and government purchases in January. 

 The market saw a year-on-year increase of 3.7% – the first sales increase in 14 months. However, consumer spend still trends in the low, with dealer sales down 3.6% as reported by Wesbank. For these and more figures, you can log on to Naamsa.co.za   Big thanks to the rental guys, but seriously, stop buying Datsun's and something with more airbags and ABS for that A Mini segment. 

Staying in SA – 6 vehicle models have been canned. These are: -The Aston Martin V8 Vantage -  so thousands of South Africans have been deeply affected by this… er or not. -Ford Grand Tourneo Connect – which I thought was a good value practical people mover, apparently not everyone agreeing with me here   -Renault Clio Blaze & Clio GT line, model derivatives of what is a rather polite mid sized compact hatch -Toyota Corolla Sprinter  and -The VW Touareg V6 ... um who cares? That engine will soon be seen in the new Amorok, coming soon to a showroom near you.

Right so onto my wheels for the week:

The Opel Mokka X which is a recent almost come too soon facelift of the existing Mokka still to be found on dealer floors. So this big little Crossover is something of the taste of marmite for me. Some days I love it, some days absolutely not.

And this boils down to the only signifiant gripe I have with this vehicle. The power, or more specifically, the lack thereof.  The 1.4 Turbo mill which can produce 110 kilowatts and does in the Corsa Sport, only develops 103 kilowatts in the Mokka X. Marry that to a 6 speed manual transmission turning 19 inch wheel and the drive becomes a bit pedestrian.

It is simply not enough go and the vehicle feels sluggish at freeway speeds. Not dangerously so but noticeable. Now you may well think that I am splitting hairs over 7 kilowatts and being rather pedantic but heres the deal:

This New Opel may well be the most refined and premium feeling compact crossover the South African market has seen and is by far the most refined and comfortable one I have driven.

It is loaded with luxury kit from heated leather seats (yes please!) to touch screen sat nav, park distance control and the list goes on and on. In fact I struggle to think of a bell or whistle that the Mokka X does not have packed tightly into its snug but generous interior.

The X has been styled beautifully too, adding those 19s wheels to the already good-looking Mokka I had on test last year.

It is spacious, practical and easy to park. The suspension lulls you comfortably and the interior cocoons you from the cacophony of road noise. Further to this the premium heated leather seats with extended thigh support just reiterates the feell of premium luxury. I adored this premium luxury feel of what was once reserved for the bigger badges in the business.

The pricing seems reasonable to, starting from R317 500 for the entry model and R357 400 for the one on test, the super specced Cosmo.

Auto options are available for around 10 grand more per derivative, which would be my pick as I really enjoyed the auto in the Mokka from last year. So marmite then, I loved it and hated, but ended up loving it more, isn’t that often the case in most heart involved relationships?

That’s it from me today,