A NEW version of Ford’s Tourneo Connect MPV will be on the road in 2022 and the vehicle will feature a hi-tech interior with some 19 driver assistance aids as well as all-wheel drive.
Capable of carrying objects up the three metres long, the seven-seat model will be available with either a 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine or a 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel.
The petrol version of the van-based model, which is offered in both short and long-wheelbase formats by the blue oval badge marque, can average a best fuel return of 44.8mpg.
Meanwhile, the more economical diesel is rated at 58.8 to the gallon and seven-speed auto boxes will be offered as options on both engines.
Emissions range from 126g/km for a 102PS diesel model and 144g/km for a 114PS EcoBoost to 179g/km for the petrol version with an automatic transmission. New features include Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist to simplify manoeuvres when towing.
Onboard technology includes a 10in display screen in lieu of the 8.25in screen on lower grade versions while a multi-mode 10.25in digital instrument panel can also be specified.
Driving aids available include lane keeping assistance, driver drowsiness alert, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors as well as a parking assistance system, blind spot warning and cross traffic alerts.
The all-wheel-drive set up will be available on higher-powered 122PS manual diesel engined versions.
Prices and further specifications will be announced closer to the launch date early next year but the range will include familiar Ford Active, Sport, Titanium and Trend variants.
