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Ford goes into red for Transit Sportvan sales
publication date: Oct 15, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
With the Ford
Transit reaching its 45th year as Britain's best selling van, Ford
is releasing 100 special edition Transit SportVan models in distinctive red
livery.
The Ford Transit
SportVan was first created in 2006 for customers wanting to make a bold
statement with their commercial vehicle. All previous models are sold out:
Performance Blue with white stripes (500), Sea Grey with silver stripes (80),
Panther Black with silver stripes (500), Frozen White with blue stripes (80)
and Ink Blue with silver stripes (150). |
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is based on the popular 260, short wheelbase model with front wheel drive, the
140PS 2.2-litre TDCi diesel engine and a six-speed transmission. The red
SportVan will be the first medium van to come with DAB radio as standard.
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| The exterior
features Colorado Red paintwork, Le Mans-style white bonnet stripes, twin
exhausts, 18in graphite colour alloy wheels, low profile 235/45 tyres, front
and rear lower spoilers, side skirts and extended wheel arches. Standard safety
features include ABS, ESP and driver and passenger airbags.
Inside the cab:
velour trim, air conditioning, six CD-player with remote
steering-column-mounted controls, cruise control, power windows, powered and
heated mirrors, leather steering wheel, tinted glass, leather gearshift knob
and a perimeter alarm are also standard.
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| The
new Volkswagen Amarok has been honoured with the
International Pick-up Award 2011.
The accolade,
awarded for the first time this year, was judged by the highly regarded panel,
representing 23 countries, that elects the prestigious International Van of the
Year awards.
During the judging
process, the Amarok was praised by the jury for its ‘effortless off-road
abilities', while its capacity on-road was judged to be the best against all
other competitors. | | Power deadlocks,
rain-sensing wipers, auto headlights, front fog lights and a load area
protection kit similarly come on every SportVan. Optional are leather seats,
Satellite Navigation FX system with 5in colour screen, LED cargo lights in rear
and LED daytime running lights. |
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