Ford Transit van coming to the U.S.?

[jwight]

Talk about something I thought we'd never see here, this iconic British commercial van (in just about every Brit bank robbery film the heavy mob uses a Transit) may show up here as a.....family people hauler, the Ford Family One:

The Ford Transit Connect is a small and boxy European commercial vehicle. It's hugely successful and Ford is bringing it to the U.S. market this summer. For a vehicle that can carry 135 cubic feet of stuff, the base price of $21,475 is very business-friendly. Throw in its 22/25 mpg EPA fuel economy ratings and it makes good economic sense compared to a full-size Ford E-series van. Its little 2.0-liter inline-4 engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission isn't very exciting, but it's durable and wallet-conscious.

Ford Family One Concept on Yahoo! Autos ? Pictures, News

[fpage77]

Looks like a jump ramp.

[jetfuel]

...care for some tea-n-crumpets?

jetfuel

[headless]

The transit is a legend over here, so don't diss the tranny!
There are supposed to be over a million combinations of setup on them, with flatbeds, tipper backs, various wheelbases, minibuses, you name it transit has an app.
I work with children that have special needs and often drive a transit minibus, it is fairly good to drive for a bus, good torque from the deisel engine, the same engine is now put in the also legendary Landrover Defender.
Ellis

[forestacademy]

Just so no one gripes about no Pics

[Jordon]

Should be a great van for the US. Right now all we have is the Caravan and then full size vans like the Econoline. Some need something taller than a minivan but not as large as the E series. Florist, landscapers, Stanley Steemer, ect. will love this.

[Bill Marshall]

I saw this on Monday at the Auto Show in NYC. For the US market, it'a a concept only right now. They're putting it on display at auto shows to see what kind of feedback they get.

[forestacademy]

Ford and CBS Early show just gave away a custom transit van for a book bus, complete with onbord computer and internet



Waiting for them to post Video

[The GMan]

Me and my business partner saw these at the Dallas Auto Show a couple of years ago and have been waiting for them to hit the shore. Just hope we will still be able to acquire one. Have to check the piggy bank.

[sato7]

Ahh but will it be modified to meet AMERICAN criteria??? 45 cup holders, electric doors for those that fuss at the thought of opening a door manually, interior dome mirror to keep an eye on those kids... you know so they don't choke on their own spit... Oh and the US don't do no stinkin Diesel in a family car!! please! we need at least a V8 so mom can get the soccer team to McDonalds after the game on time!