FORD Australia has this week confirmed the arrival of its Tourneo folks mover for the native market, the Transit Customized-based household hauler to be provided in two trim grades priced from $65,990 plus on-road prices.
To be provided in Lively (from $65,990 +ORC) and Titanium X (from $70,990 +ORC) variants, the Turkish-built Ford Tourneo will provide seating for as much as eight occupants throughout a versatile track-based seating system Ford says permits house owners to “utterly customise the seating association to finest swimsuit their very own distinctive wants”.
Additional, ISOFIX little one seat anchorage factors can be found on each the second- and third row of seats.
The mannequin will compete regionally within the Folks Mover underneath $70K section alongside the likes of the Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, LDV Mifa, and Volkswagen Multivan.
Ford says the Tourneo affords an expressive and sculptural design to enchantment to household and enterprise consumers alike, with a assured stance presenting a planted and steady look. The inside enhances the skin with “fashionable options and superior craftsmanship”, with each grades extremely specified.
Driving on impartial rear suspension, the Tourneo is alleged to offer SUV-like consolation and refinement, together with confidence-inspiring dynamics. The cab-forward design of the automobile can be mentioned to supply wonderful imaginative and prescient of the highway forward, enhancing the “sense of management and confidence behind the ‘wheel”.
Each the Lively and Titanium X grades of the Ford Tourneo are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine tuned to output 125kW and 390Nm. Each grades are front-wheel drive with an eight-speed computerized transmission fitted as normal. Ford charges the mannequin vary with a 2500kg braked towing capability.
The characteristic record for each variants is powerful with know-how highlights together with a panorama oriented 13.0-inch central infotainment array working Ford’s SYNC 4 working system, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, wi-fi telephone charging, and a 5G modem.
From launch, gear highlights of the Tourneo Lively embody 17-inch alloy wheels, twin powered aspect doorways, LED lighting, heated entrance seats, keyless ignition, tri-zone local weather management, and native sat-nav.
Stepping as much as the Tourneo Titanium X we discover premium alloy wheels (additionally 17 inches in diameter), a fixed-glass panoramic roof, Sensico synthetic leather-based upholstery, energy adjustable entrance seats, a B&O audio system and 360-degree digital camera system.
Paint colors embody Frozen White (NCO) and cost-option hues Agate Black, Blue Metallic, Gray Matter, Magnetic, and Moondust Silver ($700) on each grades. Patrons of the Titanium X can additional possibility Artisan Purple (+$700) and 19-inch alloy wheels (+$1000).
On the security entrance, each Tourneo grades are nicely outfitted with adaptive cruise management, AEB with intersection help, blind-spot monitoring and help, entrance and rear acoustic parking sensors, lane preserving system, rear cross-traffic alert, a reversing digital camera, and 6 airbags.
“With the Tourneo we’re proud to have a automobile that’s as versatile as the fashionable household, with sensible options for the whole lot they throw at their busy lives,” mentioned Ford Australia president and CEO Andrew Birkic.
“It’s filled with intelligent options just like the track-based seating system, giving households one automobile for the whole lot they want.
“Whether or not it is the each day commute, a visit to the seashore, faculty drop off, a weekend getaway, transferring furnishings, or a cross-country highway journey, Tourneo is able to tackle any journey with ease.”
Remaining specs for the 2024 Ford Tourneo will likely be introduced nearer to the native launch.
2024 Ford Tourneo pricing*:
Lively (a) | $65,990 | New mannequin |
Titanium X (a) | $70,990 | New mannequin |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
