Ford's all-new Transit and Transit Connect

Ford has revealed a new generation of its Transit commercial vehicles at its 'Go Further' event in Amsterdam, writes Trish Whelan.

Their introduction is a major step in Ford's commitment to completely redesign its entire commercial vehicle line-up for Europe by the end of 2013.

The all-new Ford Transit replaces the heavier two-tonne Transit derivatives in Europe. It brings new levels of capability and versatility to the medium commercial van market.

For Europe, a full range of Transit bodystyles and derivatives, offering front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, will be powered by the latest 2.2 Duratorq TDCi diesel.

The all-new Transit Connect (left) with a car-like design and the latest Ford interior technologies and driver assistance features, will deliver new standards for the sub-one-tonne segment for load-carrying ability, cost of ownership and dependability.

It will be available in a choice of short and long wheelbase versions. The line-up will include highly-efficient downsized diesel and petrol engines.

In Europe, deliveries of the new Transit and Transit Connect are due to start by the end of next year.