Ford Transit in the states

[jdcaples]

Ford Transit in the States, maybe

Someone caught a picture of something that could be a Transit, according to the author and commentaries.

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[sikwan]

I think the Transit Connect is coming, but not the real Transit.

https://sprinter-source.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602&highlight=transit

Reread the title of the article and it is the Connect that is definitely coming.

 

[Altered Sprinter]

It's a Clayton Connect rocket pocket from Turkey
to compete with the mini van segment,
Richard
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[jdcaples]

Found this article this morning: 2009 Ford Transit Connect

The author seems to like 'em.

 

[GregT]

Here's a link to Ford's website: http://www.fordvehicles.com/transitconnect/

 

[sikwan]

I think it's a replacement for Ford's Windstar.

 

[Altered Sprinter]

In reality what choice does Ford Have! as previously stated, Both GM..Ford, and Chrysler to the lesser degree... had ran out of time ,to redesign a new platform! for 2009.
The question to be is! 'WILL'.. the public accept it? the Ford Connect is an older body design with an upgraded face-lift, has gas and diesel available.
To bring in another import in a commercial based range could open up the flood gates to opposition makes.
Personally if I was buying a vehicle as similar it would not be the "Transit Connect" it's already out date not a proven vehicle on a US geographical layout. so the VW Baby is on the cards to fill the slot Mazda, Toyota , the list is huge, Mercedes-Vito and VW-Transporter are a tad larger, but for the money and power to match ,as to the cubic capacity! based on economics on a business decision , it would make economic sense to go, either VW or Mercedes.. GM can sell the Berligo and there goes the last of the US auto manufacturing industry.
Richard

This goes with that

Bring in this and that

create Kaos

And watch the games Begin

Richard

 

[sikwan]

In reality what choice does Ford Have! as previously stated, Both GM..Ford, and Chrysler to the lesser degree... had ran out of time ,to redesign a new platform! for 2009.

I think GM and Chrysler has its market covered. They both have a fullsize and a minivan to fill the American commercial market. Ford does not when they ended the Windstar. Too bad GM didn't redesign/improve the Astro/Safari vans.

 

[tegimr]

In reality what choice does Ford Have! as previously stated, Both GM..Ford, and Chrysler to the lesser degree... had ran out of time ,to redesign a new platform! for 2009.
. . . either VW or Mercedes.. GM can sell the Berligo and there goes the last of the US auto manufacturing industry.
Richard

Alas - no creativity? no time? no industry?

sounds bad.

Tim

 

[Altered Sprinter]

Chrysler are about to dump the Voyager, this platform redesigned would have been great for a mini delivery van concept,if foresight with 20/20 vision between Mercedes and Chrysler as DCX worked as one, rather than the negative attitude Chrysler's 'Quote! We know whats best for the American people" end of quote.. that they had towards Mercedes, then jobs losses could have been preventative. now it's a mad scramble. to survive It is ad to see a demise in what was the worlds largest automotive vehicle base, that did make some fantastic sedans and vans in the past.
Richard

 

[Altered Sprinter]

Alas - no creativity? no time? no industry?

sounds bad.

Tim

You snuck that one in, but true, Not all the Europeans vehicles are perfect or even adaptable, especially for a US market! Australia sorted these out Yonks ago, and Ford has failed with Euro vans not suitable for the Australian Market there is a distinct resemblance's between US and Australia at to the geographical layout of distances over a large block of real estate, Honk!when you call JUNK. Aussies are as fussy as you guys
Richard

 

[sikwan]

Chrysler are about to dump the Voyager, this platform redesigned would have been great for a mini delivery van concept,

I'd be surprised that they would do that after stating that they invented the minivan market in the US.