Ford Reveals New Tourneo Connect And Tourneo Courier People Movers With Added Style, Efficiency And Technology

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• Ford reveals enhanced new #tourneoconnect and #tourneocourier people movers, bringing new style, technology and performance to the Tourneo family in mid-2018

• New #tourneoconnect introduces fuel-efficient new 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine and 1.0‑litre EcoBoost petrol with cylinder deactivation, plus eight-speed #auto option

• Compact new #tourneocourier offers updated powertrains with standard six-speed transmission, SYNC 3 technology and refreshed front-end appearance

• New models complete the renewal Ford’s versatile Tourneo people mover line-up, following introduction of the range-topping new Tourneo Custom earlier in 2017

COLOGNE, Germany, Dec. 4, 2017 – #ford today revealed the enhanced new #tourneoconnect and #tourneocourier people movers, which will introduce stylish new designs, more fuel-efficient powertrains and advanced new driver assistance technologies to the popular Tourneo family from mid-2018.

The introduction of the new #tourneoconnect in five-seat and seven-seat versions, and the five‑seat new #tourneocourier, completes the renewal of Ford’s entire Tourneo people mover line-up. The range-topping new eight/nine-seat Tourneo Custom, featuring a completely new premium interior, was revealed earlier this year and is now available to order in markets across Europe.

“The new #tourneoconnect and Courier people movers are spacious, flexible, and now offer new technologies like SYNC 3 connectivity to help customers get the most from their busy and active lifestyles,” said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, #ford of Europe. “Sophisticated powertrain technologies, including our improved 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine with cylinder deactivation, make the new Tourneo models even better to drive and cheaper to run, too.”

New #ford Tourneo Connect
The new #ford #tourneoconnect introduces a stylish new front-end appearance featuring a five-bar Tourneo grille mounted higher on the vehicle, combined with slimmer headlamps – with powerful HID Xenon lamps and LED daytime running lights available on high series models – and a more aerodynamic lower fascia and front spoiler.

Both the five-seat #tourneoconnect and the seven-seat Grand #tourneoconnect feature an upgraded interior with stylish and hard-wearing new trim materials. A revised instrument panel has a new central control area that incorporates a floating, tablet-inspired 6-inch colour touchscreen on high series models, featuring Ford’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system.

Further advanced technologies include a comprehensive new range of segment-first driver assistance features including Intelligent Speed Assist that enables automatic adjustment of maximum vehicle speed to remain within legal limits, the Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection emergency braking system, Side Wind Stabilisation, and Active Park Assist that helps to steer the vehicle into both parallel and perpendicular parking spaces.

A state-of-the-art new powertrain line-up provides enhanced fuel-efficiency,* while achieving Euro 6.2 emissions standards. Ford’s all-new 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine combines the latest fuel injection, turbocharging and emission-control technologies with a low-friction engine design to deliver improved performance alongside reduced fuel-consumption for the #tourneoconnect and Grand #tourneoconnect.

The new #tourneoconnect also offers an advanced new version of the multi-award-winning 1.0‑litre EcoBoost engine, which incorporates significant changes to the cylinder head, fuel injection and emission-control systems to provide further improvements in fuel-efficiency. New technologies also include cylinder deactivation, which enables the engine to run on two cylinders at low loads, to reduce pumping losses and improve fuel-efficiency.

An upgraded six-speed manual transmission is now fitted to all engines as standard. The 1.5‑litre EcoBlue engine can also be specified with an advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission, which has been engineered to deliver optimised fuel-efficiency alongside responsive performance and smooth, swift gearshifts.

The two #tourneoconnect models continue to offer outstanding flexibility from versatile seating, generous stowage and dual sliding side doors. The #tourneoconnect has clever 60/40 split rear seats that can be folded flat and tumbled forward, or removed to provide 2,410 litres space behind the front seats. The Grand #tourneoconnect offers rear seating that folds quickly and easily into a flat, unobstructed luggage platform with 2,620 litres of space, and third row seats slide fore and aft for added versatility.

New #ford Tourneo Courier
The five-seat #tourneocourier is the smallest member of Ford’s Tourneo family, and the new model brings a refreshed front-end appearance that incorporates a reshaped grille opening and revised design for the lower fascia.

The cabin features a revised centre console design for enhanced ergonomics, including a larger new 6-inch colour touchscreen with Ford’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system that is available on higher series models, and which is positioned closer to the driver for improved visibility and ease-of-use.

Meeting Euro 6.2 emissions standards, the updated powertrain line-up offers customers the choice of fuel-efficient 1.5-litre TDCi diesel and 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engines. All vehicles feature Ford’s all-new six-speed manual transmission in place of the outgoing model’s five-speed gearbox, offering improved shift quality, refinement and contributing to better real-world fuel-efficiency.

For the ultimate in low running costs, a new fuel-efficiency package is offered as standard on diesel models, which integrates optimised aerodynamics with an Active Grille Shutter that improves warm-up times and reduces aero-drag.

Building on the strengths of the outgoing model, new #tourneocourier will offer growing families and urban motorists with active lifestyles outstanding luggage and passenger space. The flexible rear compartment features 60/40 split rear seats with a convenient tip/tumble folding mechanism, providing 1,656 litres of space with the seats folded down, and excellent access to the rear seats through twin sliding doors. The series line-up includes four attractive alternatives, including the choice of Titanium or Sport models at the top of the range.

Further information about the new #tourneoconnect and #tourneocourier models, including fuel consumption and performance data, will be published closer to the launch of the vehicles in 2018.