Jennings Ford Transit Centre, now part of the Lookers family, has unveiled the facelifted versions of Ford's popular small vans the Transit Courier and Connect.
Both small Transits on display and available to test drive at the Groups Middlesbrough and Gateshead dealerships – have been given revised looks and significant engineering upgrades, including a new 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine for the Connect, which has been designed to improve fuel economy and reduce running costs.
Alan Bailes, general commercial manager at Jennings Ford Transit Centre in Middlesbrough, said; “We’re delighted to be able to offer the upgraded Ford Transit Connect and Courier models, which both offer a new look and a significant number of upgrades, which we’re confident will appeal to both existing and prospective customers.”
The upgraded Ford Transit Connect, which has a new front end design, adopts the distinctive three-bar Transit grill, includes a modified headlight design, and offers a range of technical and interior changes compared to its predecessor.
Customers can also choose from Ford’s new 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine, or the latest version of the manufacturer’s widely-used and popular 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine.
The EcoBlue diesel is available with a new eightspeed automatic transmission, which is a rarity in vans. The petrol engine includes features such as cylinder deactivation to run on two cylinders at low loads.
All engines have a six-speed manual transmission as standard.
The interior is highly functional, as well as offering comfort with an attractive new cabin.
Meanwhile, changes to the Transit Courier – Ford’s smallest van – are very similar to the Connect, with an updated front-end design combined with a new cabin to provide a fresh and improved feel for the popular small van.
The engine line-up is similar to the Transit Connect, with an older generation 1.5-litre TDCi diesel, in addition to Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol. All engines get a six-speed manual in place of the outgoing five-speed manual.
A new fuel efficiency package is offered as standard on diesel models, including Ford’s Active Grille Shutter.
The upgraded Transit Courier is available in a choice of van and kombi styles, with payload capacity from 500-590kg. Customers in search of a little extra can choose between the rangetopping Sport model, and a more luxury-oriented Limited variant. Customers who purchase a vehicle from Jennings Transit Centres, can also take advantage of a range of aftersales facilities, including service, MOT, accident repair, and genuine parts and accessories.
For more information about the range of products and services available at Jennings Ford Transit Centres, call into the Cargo Fleet Lane dealership, contact 01642 209100, Eslington Park dealership, contact 0191 4607464, or visit
www.jenningsmotorgroup.co.uk