Ford: Strong design on the outside and plenty of space on the inside
MULTIFUNCTIONAL The new Ford Tourneo Courier impresses with a 44 percent larger luggage compartment and space for up to five people. It is powered by a 125 hp three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
Ford has its own model family of multifunctional cars for active people. It is called Tourneo and now has a new member - the latest generation of the Tourneo Courier, which is less than 4.40 meters long. It is built at Ford's Otosan plant in Craiova, Romania, where the Puma, Ford's current bestseller in Europe, with which the Courier shares the platform, already rolls off the production line. A purely electrically powered version, the E-Tourneo Courier, will also be available to order later this year.
Two-tone paint finish on request
The Tourneo Courier has an SUV-like design with its confidently upright radiator grille, which is positioned higher than on the previous model, with integrated main headlights arranged one below the other and the continuous parallel lines on the sides. On request and depending on the base model, a two-tone paint finish with a white or black roof can be selected.
Interior makes life easier
Thanks to the modem installed as standard, the space miracle is ideally equipped for the digital world. A digital display takes the place of an analog instrument panel. Smartphones can now be wirelessly integrated into the Ford SYNC 4 entertainment system. For the smartphone itself, a secure cell phone holder is provided ex works next to the display.
The trunk volume has increased by 44 percent compared to the previous model. With the rear seats folded forward and upright (60/40 fold-down), up to 2162 liters are now available. Access to the rear is via two sliding doors.
Three equipment lines in the range
Ford is launching the new Tourneo Courier in three equipment lines. The entry-level Trend model offers spacious accommodation, modern connectivity and SUV design elements. Active is aimed at particularly adventurous customers and offers black plastic trim, underride protection for the front and rear as well as special 17-inch alloy wheels. The Titanium premium variant sets its own accents with chrome trim details for the radiator grille and headlights as well as 16-inch alloy wheels.
Also available with 7-speed automatic transmission on request
The high-torque EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engine ensures agile handling. The three-cylinder engine produces 125 hp from one liter of displacement, outperforming its predecessor model by 25 percent. An automatic start-stop system is part of the standard equipment, as is a variably controlled radiator air intake. Both improve the fuel efficiency of the drive. In addition to a manual 6-speed gearbox, a 7-speed automatic with dual-clutch technology is also available. Prices are not yet known. A fully electric version will follow in around a year's time.
