At the 2018 CV Show in Birmingham, UK, Ford launches all-new Fiesta Van with new connectivity technologies to strengthen the company’s market leading position in the European commercial vehicle market.
Joining the latest generation of Ford Transit commercial vehicles alongside the new Transit Custom, Transit Connect and Transit Courier models, the Fiesta Van marks the company’s return to the urban hatchback van market with an innovative offering.
The all-new Fiesta van and new Transit Connect are the first commercial vehicles in Europe to enhance productivity and convenience for businesses using new FordPass Connect on-board modem technology.
“Connected commercial vehicles will provide exciting new opportunities to create value for our customers, and what we are showing in Birmingham is just the beginning,” said Hans Schep, general manager Commercial Vehicles, Ford of Europe. “Supported by our strongest ever vehicle range, Ford is committed to delivering the most efficient solutions to transport goods and people in our cities.”
Further highlights at the CV Show included pioneering solutions for urban transportation with a Transit Custom plug-in hybrid from the London fleet trial, and a digital service concept for more efficient last-mile delivery. Ford also revealed the distinctive new Ranger Wildtrak X model.
Ford has been the highest-selling commercial automotive brand in Europe for the past three years, and has continued to strengthen its leadership position in 2018, with 93,200 sold year to date through the end of March, marking the highest first quarter for Ford commercial vehicle sales since 1993.