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may 19, 2014 - Ford

Ford launches first 18-seat Transit Minibus; offers improved efficiency, comfort and new safety features

Ford Motor Company has launched its biggest ever minibus for Europe. The all-new Ford Transit Minibus offers up to 18-seats with improved fuel economy, comfort and safety features, and is on sale now.

The expanded Transit Minibus line-up, which also includes 15-seat and 12-seat models, offers fuel efficiency improvements of up to 6 per cent against the previous model. Ford’s latest 2.2-litre diesel engine delivers 7.4 l/100 km (38.2 mpg)* and 196 g/km CO2 on all models. This ultra-low-emission Stage VI HDT engine is available in a choice of 125 PS and 155 PS ratings and is fitted with Auto-Start-Stop as standard.

Passenger comfort is significantly improved, with a fully-trimmed rear cabin and reclining seats with armrests available for the first time, along with an independent air conditioning system for the rear compartment offering individual vents for every seating position. Rear seating is a completely new, more comfortable design thanks to an improved seat foam construction, with height-adjustable padded head restraints on all seats...