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While Volkswagen continues to be frayed for the Dieselgate fiasco, Ford has developed an all-new diesel engine. Dubbed EcoBlue, the “game-changing” diesel powerplant is now available in light commercial vehicles such as the Transit and Transit Custom.
Presented at the 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show, the 2017 Ford Transit and 2017 Ford Transit Custom with the 2.0 EcoBlue boast up to 13 percent better fuel economy and 20 percent more low-end torque than the 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi. When coupled with a six-speed stick shift, carbon dioxide emissions are as low as 157 grams per kilometers as per the NEDC.
Offered in three output ratings (105 PS, 130 PS, 170 PS), the 2.0 EcoBlue can be specified with the optional SelectShift automatic tranny only in 130 and 170 PS flavors. Be that as it may, the entry-level 105 PS unit with the six-speed manual transmission can also be specified with auto start-stop.
Regarding fuel consumption, the best the 2.0 EcoBlue can do in the Transit Custom 105 PS MT is 46.3 imperial miles per gallon or 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers. According to Ford, this translates into a fuel cost saving of up to £1,250 over 80,000 miles compared to the older Transit Custom 100 PS MT.
The good news doesn’t end here, though. FoMoCo has engineered the all-new turbo diesel engine to meet LCV durability standards. Hence, variable service intervals can be extended to as much as two years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the Transit and the smaller Transit Custom alike.
Also new for the model year 2017 is a reengineered all-wheel-drive system, which combines the front differential and AWD coupling into a single unit. Thus, the improved system weighs 22 pounds (10 kilograms) less than the old all-wheel-drive solution. In this configuration, the system can handle a front-rear torque distribution between 0:100 and 50:50. An AWD Lock mode is also available for driving scenarios that involve mud, sand, snow or ice.
Last, but not least, SYNC 3 is now available in the 2017 Ford Transit and 2017 Ford Transit Custom. Just like in any other Ford equipped with this infotainment technology, including the Ranger pickup truck, SYNC 3 is proud to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring functions.
Offered in three output ratings (105 PS, 130 PS, 170 PS), the 2.0 EcoBlue can be specified with the optional SelectShift automatic tranny only in 130 and 170 PS flavors. Be that as it may, the entry-level 105 PS unit with the six-speed manual transmission can also be specified with auto start-stop.
Regarding fuel consumption, the best the 2.0 EcoBlue can do in the Transit Custom 105 PS MT is 46.3 imperial miles per gallon or 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers. According to Ford, this translates into a fuel cost saving of up to £1,250 over 80,000 miles compared to the older Transit Custom 100 PS MT.
The good news doesn’t end here, though. FoMoCo has engineered the all-new turbo diesel engine to meet LCV durability standards. Hence, variable service intervals can be extended to as much as two years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, for the Transit and the smaller Transit Custom alike.
Also new for the model year 2017 is a reengineered all-wheel-drive system, which combines the front differential and AWD coupling into a single unit. Thus, the improved system weighs 22 pounds (10 kilograms) less than the old all-wheel-drive solution. In this configuration, the system can handle a front-rear torque distribution between 0:100 and 50:50. An AWD Lock mode is also available for driving scenarios that involve mud, sand, snow or ice.
Last, but not least, SYNC 3 is now available in the 2017 Ford Transit and 2017 Ford Transit Custom. Just like in any other Ford equipped with this infotainment technology, including the Ranger pickup truck, SYNC 3 is proud to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring functions.
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