Ford to import Cargo Van Transit-Connect from Turkey, start US production in 2009

igor · 01-02-2007, 03:19 PM

http://english.sabah.com.tr/179B7C55...5BCC0700C.html

They will import them until production starts in US in 2009 ....

Igor

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The first "Transit" was a van built in Ford's Köln (Cologne) plant in Germany. It was introduced in 1953 as FK 1000 (Ford Köln carrying 1000 kgs). From 1961, this vehicle was called the Taunus Transit. Production of this model ceased in 1965.

The Ford Transit is a van produced by the European division of the Ford Motor Company. The Transit's design has frequently been reflected in other manufacturers' designs, such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
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igor · 01-02-2007, 03:30 PM

http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/a...?enewsid=63022

it seems this is not a bogus story - they are actually doing it !!!! ...

The Transit-Connects are great vehicles - they are a direct answer to HHR Panel Van
More info on Transit-Connect: http://ford.co.uk/ns7/transitconnect/-/-/-/-/-/-
Igor

**Ming** · 01-02-2007, 03:35 PM

Geez, anyone who knows me knows that my potential purchase list for my next car just got re-evaluated. At least as an eventual replacement for my Safari some day. Hopefully GM will offer something similar by 2010.

Maybe they'll consider the Transit as well, and not just the Transit Connect?

**nadepalma** · 01-02-2007, 03:38 PM

Will this replace the Econoline Vans? The Transit is supposedly a great vehicle, but not sure what kinda rep the Transit Connect has....

EldoFan · 01-02-2007, 03:38 PM

Those Transit Connects are hideous (even moreso than the Dodge Sprinter)......the regular Transit (that Ming posted) is alot better, more in line with what I'd think of when I think of an Econoline replacement

uboys · 01-02-2007, 03:41 PM

Hope thwey don't have to use all their profits or revenue to pay off the UAW for importing them.

igor · 01-02-2007, 03:43 PM

The T-C is an HHR-PanelVan fighter.. not an Econoline replacement.

This is a car based utility van ... there is nothing similar offered in Ford's lineup right now (especially after the demise of Focus Wagon), and this will be a nice "green" car to offer to people complaining about gas prices.

The T-C has won a lot of praise, because it is one of FEW EU-market small Utility Vans specifically built to be utility vans. Others follow the path of HHR-PanelVan - they are wagons of passenger models offered with no rear seats and no rear windows - TransitConnect is offered with 2 wheelbases, and more space out back because of its ground-up design.

PS: Rumor has it the regular Transit is also being evaluated.

Igor

**Ming** · 01-02-2007, 03:44 PM

The Transit Connect reminds me a bit of the Holden/Suzuki Cruze (once also badged as a Chevrolet in Japan) - but with (much) more of a cargo area - or perhaps one of the less attractive versions of the WagonR:

Havasavana · 01-02-2007, 03:45 PM

It's about damn time. Wonder if Mulally made this call. Good go Ford. Hope they bring all models over. The dealers have to love this.

**Ming** · 01-02-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Havasavana

It's about damn time. Wonder if Mulally made this call. Good go Ford. Hope they bring all models over. The dealers have to love this.

Certainly is a bold move. I know some small businesses will love this option over the huge, fuel inefficient truckish cargo vans or stripped down minivans that've been most of what Ford & GM have offered up until now.

igor · 01-02-2007, 03:48 PM

Also - the only engines available on the EU versions of the T-C are 1.8 Duratec (gas) and 1.8l Duratorq (Diesel) .. this might be the first small Ford diesel at US market. It might also signal, that Ford is ready for the diesel war - sooner than we thought.

But there is always a chance, they will simply equip them with the EU Focus D20 2.0l Doratec engines and call it a day. Or jus import the 1.8l 115hp gasser.

Igor

member12 · 01-02-2007, 03:48 PM

So...is this what happens when you put a Fusion in the microwave?

likearock00 · 01-02-2007, 03:50 PM

Ahh...they're bringing the Windstar back??

camaro_freak · 01-02-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by EldoFan

Those Transit Connects are hideous (even moreso than the Dodge Sprinter)......the regular Transit (that Ming posted) is alot better, more in line with what I'd think of when I think of an Econoline replacement

ahh the Dodge Sprinter/Freightliner... ahahahahaah

HoosierRon · 01-02-2007, 03:54 PM

And I was just thinking that what this country needs is a good Turkish delivery van. It will look good sitting on dealer lots right next to the Mexican sedans.

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igor 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,329	Re: Ford to import Transit Connects from Turkey? http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/a...?enewsid=63022 it seems this is not a bogus story - they are actually doing it !!!! ... The Transit-Connects are great vehicles - they are a direct answer to HHR Panel Van More info on Transit-Connect: http://ford.co.uk/ns7/transitconnect/-/-/-/-/-/- Igor __________________ Autosavant - Reimagined! The new www.autosavant.COM! Last edited by igor : 01-02-2007 at 03:32 PM.

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Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 13,396	Re: Ford to import Transit Connects from Turkey, start US production in 2009 Geez, anyone who knows me knows that my potential purchase list for my next car just got re-evaluated. At least as an eventual replacement for my Safari some day. Hopefully GM will offer something similar by 2010. Maybe they'll consider the Transit as well, and not just the Transit Connect? __________________ The Latest: Necromancer A Web Browser for the Commodore 64? Last edited by Ming : 01-02-2007 at 03:39 PM.

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igor 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,329	Re: Ford to import Cargo Van Transit Connects from Turkey, start US production in 2009 The T-C is an HHR-PanelVan fighter.. not an Econoline replacement. This is a car based utility van ... there is nothing similar offered in Ford's lineup right now (especially after the demise of Focus Wagon), and this will be a nice "green" car to offer to people complaining about gas prices. The T-C has won a lot of praise, because it is one of FEW EU-market small Utility Vans specifically built to be utility vans. Others follow the path of HHR-PanelVan - they are wagons of passenger models offered with no rear seats and no rear windows - TransitConnect is offered with 2 wheelbases, and more space out back because of its ground-up design. PS: Rumor has it the regular Transit is also being evaluated. Igor __________________ Autosavant - Reimagined! The new www.autosavant.COM!

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Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 13,396	Re: Ford to import Cargo Van Transit Connects from Turkey, start US production in 2009 The Transit Connect reminds me a bit of the Holden/Suzuki Cruze (once also badged as a Chevrolet in Japan) - but with (much) more of a cargo area - or perhaps one of the less attractive versions of the WagonR: __________________ The Latest: Necromancer A Web Browser for the Commodore 64?

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Havasavana 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Drives: 03 GMC Savana 91 Honda CRX Posts: 1,688	Re: Ford to import Cargo Van Transit Connects from Turkey, start US production in 200 It's about damn time. Wonder if Mulally made this call. Good go Ford. Hope they bring all models over. The dealers have to love this.

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igor 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,329	Re: Ford to import Cargo Van Transit-Connect from Turkey, start US production in 2009 Also - the only engines available on the EU versions of the T-C are 1.8 Duratec (gas) and 1.8l Duratorq (Diesel) .. this might be the first small Ford diesel at US market. It might also signal, that Ford is ready for the diesel war - sooner than we thought. But there is always a chance, they will simply equip them with the EU Focus D20 2.0l Doratec engines and call it a day. Or jus import the 1.8l 115hp gasser. Igor __________________ Autosavant - Reimagined! The new www.autosavant.COM!

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member12 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta Drives: pickup truck Posts: 5,367	Re: Ford to import Cargo Van Transit-Connect from Turkey, start US production in 2009 So...is this what happens when you put a Fusion in the microwave? __________________ Answer Toyota's FJ and 4Runner...BRING BACK A ZR2 BLAZER!!!!

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likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,826	Re: Ford to import Cargo Van Transit-Connect from Turkey, start US production in 2009 Ahh...they're bringing the Windstar back?? __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

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HoosierRon Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,666	Re: Ford to import Cargo Van Transit-Connect from Turkey, start US production in 2009 And I was just thinking that what this country needs is a good Turkish delivery van. It will look good sitting on dealer lots right next to the Mexican sedans.

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