Ford pulled the wraps off the all-new look Ford Fiesta van at the Hanover Motor Show.
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The LCV is based on the all-new Ford Fiesta hatchback , which has just went on sale in Britain. According to Ford the Fiesta van is designed to meet the needs of professional and personal use customers and will be available in the UK in Spring 2009.
“A commercial vehicle is not just a tool that has to deliver goods in a reliable and cost-efficient way - it’s also a business card,” said Steve Kimber, Ford of Britain’s Commercial Vehicles Director. “The all-new Fiesta van shares many of its key qualities with the car on which it is based. From its driving quality to the latest technologies, this is a practical van for today’s image-conscious business world.”
Ford expect the take -up to be high and is especially aiming its newest LCV at urban express delivery, service fleets and artisans thanks to its van practicality and car-like styling.
Preliminary technical data shows that the load box volume is targeted to exceed 1,000 litres, with a maximum useable load length of round 1,300mm, as well as a maximum load box width of 1,278mm (1,004mm between the wheel arches) and a height of up to 936mm. Final measurements will be confirmed closer to launch. A half-high bulkhead and solid DIN-compliant tie-down hooks are standard.
The new Fiesta van is available with a choice of engines: 1.25-litre 82PS Duratec 16V petrol unit, a frugal 1.4-litre 68PS Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel, and a top-of the-range 1.6-litre 90PS Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel with standard closed-loop coated DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter).
The safe and agile chassis setup is complemented by standard active safety features like ABS anti-lock brakes including Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). ESP is available as an option with all engines and includes Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). The passive safety feature list includes standard front airbags.
All-new Fiesta van is equipped with the acclaimed Ford EasyFuel capless refuelling system which is clean and easy to use and also has a mis-fuel inhibitor that prevents the wrong fuel filler nozzle being inserted. This feature is a major benefit to commercial customers, particularly for mixed fleets and vehicles that are used by multiple drivers.
In addition, a wide range of options and accessories is available to make the Fiesta van a tailored professional tool. Options include various audio systems such as Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone interface. Different levels of security systems can be specified, including remote controlled double-locking and a perimeter alarm.
(Note: All technical data quoted for Fiesta Van are preliminary, and may be subject to final adjustment prior to launch)
Simon McBride
