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support industries such as education, hotels and resorts, travel and tourism, medical, business process outsourcin­g, corporate, and even retail. Enterprise­s in these sectors can take advantage of the vehicle’s optimized load space, dynamic exterior design, and enhanced comfort to provide their customers and people resources with mobility support.

Performanc­e capabiliti­es

The Transit is powered by Ford’s proven 2.2-liter Duratorq Diesel engine, capable of generating 135-PS of power and 385-Nm of torque. It is coupled with a six-speed Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) manual transmissi­on, meeting performanc­e demands while remaining fuel efficient.

Spacious interior

The Transit has generous size for a variety of uses, measuring 5,981mm long, 2,474mm wide, and 2,517mm tall. Inside, it incorporat­es a spacious interior that features a 15-seating capacity, 21 stowage bins, 12 cup holders and multiple power sockets. These characteri­stics allow the Transit to be easily maneuvered in or outside the city, while also having a high carrying capacity for passengers or cargo load.

Safety features

Like any Ford, it is also equipped with a selection of safe and convenient features. These include a rearview camera, extra wide doors, rear cargo doors with 180-degree opening capability, easy clean non-slip rubber flooring, a power side step, power folding side mirrors, hill launch assist, and load stabilizat­ion.

For safety, on the other hand, the Transit comes with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), 15 three-point seatbelts with head rests, as well as an escape hatch for emergency situations.

Purpose-built design

The Transit is unmistakab­ly Ford thanks to distinctiv­e traits in its exterior design, like the trademark three-bar grille, halogen reflector headlamps with daytime running lights, fog lamps, steel wheels with hub caps, black bumpers and side moldings, and a rear bumper with an integrated step.

Cost efficiency

As expected of any business vehicle, the Transit has been engineered for minimum maintenanc­e and repair labor times, only requiring a once a year scheduled service interval, allowing for a better and more competitiv­e owner experience.

On top of this, Ford will provide all customers purchasing the all-new Transit this year with a free five-year scheduled service maintenanc­e plan to further boost growth and productivi­ty of business customers.

Availabili­ty

The all-new Transit comes in three colors including Frozen White, Moondust Silver, and Magnetic Metallic.

“Given its global success in boosting productivi­ty for businesses, we at Ford are excited to bring the all-new Transit with the continued growth of the light commercial bus and van segment (LCBV) in the Philippine­s. The all-new Transit offers unique appeal to businesses and relevant sectors and is poised to help drive productivi­ty and business growth,” said PK Umashankar, managing director, Ford Philippine­s.

“Offering work-ready capability and space capacity to meet the shifting demands of businesses, the all-new Ford Transit is set to become a benchmark for the LCBV segment in the country,” adds Ryan Lorenzo, marketing director, Ford Philippine­s.

The all-new Transit retails at R2,300,000 and is available in Ford dealership­s nationwide.

To know more about the all-new Ford Transit, visit www.ford.com.ph/van/transit or any Ford dealer nearest you.

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