Ford Tourneo Custom Concept, 2012

 

 

• Ford Tourneo Custom Concept, 2012

The dynamic Ford Tourneo Custom Concept make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Showed in March, bringing a new level of energy and style to the European personal use vehicle segment.

Previewing the introduction of a completely new range of people movers, with commercial vehicles to follow, the Ford Tourneo Custom Concept showcases a dramatic new look that appeal to customers seeking style, functionality and space.

The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept preview of a host of exciting new features, which give the vehicle strong car-like appeal.
These include an all-new interior design with driver-focused cockpit, and a luxurious, fully trimmed cabin which has the ambience and high-quality materials of a modern multi-seat saloon car.

The Concept also showcases a number of smart innovations including multi-adjustable and removable rear seating, advanced SYNC voice-activated, in-car connectivity system with Emergency Assistance feature, and the latest Ford low-CO2 ECOnetic Technologies.

Dramatic new design language
The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept communicates very clearly a dramatic new design direction for Ford's commercial vehicle range, which introduced later in 2012.

With its advanced, streamlined appearance, the concept vehicle embodies the same dynamic character as Ford's Kinetic Design passenger cars - generating the strong sense of movement, even when the vehicle is standing still.

Signature Kinetic Design features helps give the Ford Tourneo Custom Concept its unique character, including the bold trapezoidal grille, strong and muscular shoulder line, prominent wheel lips and window lines with the distinctive kick at the rear.
The concept is further enhanced by a number of stylish details from the chrome grille surround and striking LED lighting on the front-end, to the dynamic looks of the 18-inch alloy wheels.

Luxurious car-like interior
Bringing a whole new level of car-like style and sophistication to the personal use segment, the Ford Tourneo Custom Concept features an all-new interior design.
The stylish, sculpted instrument panel is orientated around the driver, and features technologies which are closely-related to those in Ford's car range. Like the exterior, the interior follows the same Kinetic Design approach as the latest passenger cars, such as in the taut wing-like section of the upper instrument panel.

Occupants in the rear are surrounded by space and luxury, with a fully-trimmed cabin which incorporates bold Kinetic Design detailing on the side panels which are linked to the graphical themes from the front.

The rear seats themselves are a completely new design, which can be easily folded into multiple configurations, or removed completely. The enables the interior to be easily tailored to suit business or leisure pursuits.
In the concept vehicle, the luxurious and spacious feel of the interior is further enhanced by an exclusive two-tone colour scheme, featuring hand-stitched leather seats with attractive cloth inserts.

Smart New Features
The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept highlights that customers in the personal use market can expect the same high levels of technology which are enjoyed by Ford car drivers.

Among the smart, innovative features included on the concept are:

• ECOnetic Technologies - Ford's advanced low-CO2 features including Auto-Start-Stop and Smart Regenerative Charging
• SYNC voice-activated, in-car connectivity system - enables mobile phones and music players to be connected to the vehicle, and controlled using voice control
• Emergency Assistance - enabled by SYNC, this new feature is designed to assist occupants to contact the Emergency Services in the event of an accident, providing vehicle location information
• Advanced restraint system - including driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
• Rear-view camera - integrated into the rear view mirror
• Lane Departure Warning and Driver Alert - latest driver assistance features to alert the driver if the system detects the vehicle is inadvertently drifting out of the lane, or the driver is becoming tired behind the wheel

To ensure that this enhanced specification is complemented by outstanding performance and fuel economy, the concept is powered by a further improved 155 PS version of Ford's 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel engine family.
The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept is based on a new Ford global platform which has been engineered to deliver car-like dynamics, including agile, responsive handling, enhanced ride comfort and reduced noise-levels.

New Generation of Ford Commercial Vehicles
The debut of the Ford Tourneo Custom Concept has added significance in heralding the arrival of a completely new generation of Ford commercial vehicles. The full range of models will be revealed during 2012.

Kicking off this major series of introductions, the Ford Tourneo Custom Concept itself highlights a new family of Ford people movers and one-tonne vans which launched in Europe and other global markets, but not sold in North America.

Three power ratings  available: 100 PS, 125 PS and 155 PS. All versions are paired with a six-speed manual transmission and feature front-wheel drive.

The model range include a wide choice of body styles and two wheelbases (SWB and LWB) allowing for extra luggage or goods capability where required.

Ford presenting larger and higher payload Transits later in 2012. These models sold globally, including North America, and also feature rear-wheel-drive.