Ford Reveals Stylish, Practical New Tourneo Connect; Spacious People-Mover Helps Drive Tourneo Transformation

• Ford unveils all-new Tourneo Connect at “Go Further” event; revitalised Tourneo line-up of passenger vehicles offers active families a compelling blend of space, versatility and comfort
• Stylish all-new Tourneo Connect – to be sold as Transit Connect Wagon in North America –  joins Tourneo Custom to spearhead the range, with a bold new look and outstanding space and practicality
• Tourneo Connect  delivers choice of five- and seven-seat models, all-new interior with flexible seating and stowage, and targeted best-in-class fuel economy

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 6, 2012 – Ford today launched a new generation of smart and stylish passenger vehicles under the Tourneo brand, at its exclusive “Go Further” event in Amsterdam.

The new people mover range, offering active families a compelling blend of space, versatility and comfort, will be spearheaded by the all-new Tourneo Connect – revealed for the first time at the “Go Further” event – which joins the larger Tourneo Custom model in the revitalised line-up.

“Ford’s Tourneo line-up is undergoing a radical transformation, led by the stylish new Tourneo Connect and with more exciting product to come,” said Barb Samardzich, vice president Product Development, Ford of Europe.

“These are good-looking, versatile and well-equipped vehicles that families, professional drivers and those looking for space to stow bikes, and even fishing equipment, will choose for their practical virtues and enjoy for their do-it-all spirit and attractive design.”

The all-new Tourneo Connect joins Ford’s passenger car line-up as a practical and affordable family vehicle offering outstanding space and versatility in a stylish new package.

Standing out from the crowd with its dynamic, modern appearance, the Tourneo Connect delivers a bold new look to this class of people mover. A stylish cockpit and the latest premium features contribute to an attractive and comfortable driving environment.

Available in a choice of two capable and versatile models – the five-seat Tourneo Connect and the seven-seat Grand Tourneo Connect – the new vehicle offers outstanding practicality for active families or professional chauffeurs, with sliding rear doors, highly-flexible seating and a host of smart stowage areas.

Tourneo Connect targets best-in-class fuel economy by offering a choice of highly efficient downsized diesel and petrol engines and Ford ECOnetic Technologies features.

The all-new Tourneo Connect is scheduled to go on sale in Europe, and in North America where it will be sold as the Transit Connect Wagon, in 2013. The new eight/nine-seat Tourneo Custom people mover is on sale now.

Please visit http://gofurther.fordmedia.eu for more information.

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Ford of Europeis responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 51 individual markets and employs approximately 66,000 employees. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford of Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 22 manufacturing facilities, including joint ventures. The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 – the same year Ford Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911.