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Ford Tourneo Connect with VW engines

The first photos of the new generation Ford Tourneo Connect appeared in July, and even then it could be seen that the new Tourneo is hiding behind the slightly redesigned body of the famous Volkswagen model Caddy. This is the result of cooperation between the two companies in the field of commercial vehicles.

The essential differences on the bodywork, compared to the new Caddy, relate to the look of the front of the car, like the C-shaped LED headlights located on the sides of the new grille. The car will be offered in ten body colors and with three equipment packages (Sport, Titanium and Trend). Also, the Tourneo Connect will be offered with the Active model with additional plastic body elements that can be seen on the crossover models.

The Ford Tourneo Connect will be powered by two engine types, EcoBoost and EcoBlue. The first is a petrol 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 115 hp (85 kW) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine will be offered in two versions, 102 hp (75 kW) and 206 lb-ft (280) of torque, and a more powerful 122 hp (90 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. moment. All engine options come with a six-speed manual transmission, while a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is available at an additional cost.

The Tourneo Connect will be offered for the first time with all-wheel drive for a more powerful version of the diesel engine with a six-speed manual transmission.

Source: Ford

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Fiat 500 is “Small Car of the Year”

After customer votes and shortlisted by journalists, the new FIAT 500 won the Small Car of the Year title at the News UK Motor Awards 2021. The best cars in all segments took part in the selection.

The new Fiat 500, introduced in March 2020, has already garnered numerous international awards and is already the leading electric city car in Europe. The new 500 is the first best-selling car with almost 28% market share in the city car segment in Europe, the market leader in city cars in 12 countries and the best-selling in the entire electric vehicle market in Italy.

The all-electric Fiat is powered by an electric motor with 116 hp (87 kW) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque. With front-wheel drive, it reaches 62 mph in 9 seconds with a top speed of 93 mph (150 km / h). The electric motor is powered by a 42 kWh battery that provides a range of 156 miles (250 km).

The award given by the News UK Motor Awards is the tenth award achieved in the UK for the new Fiat 500. The car already has the prestigious awards “Green Car” (French Automobile Awards 2020) and “Car of the Year and Best Small Electric Car” (Driving Electric). In addition to these prestigious international awards, the Fiat 500 also received the “Best Design 2020” award from the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport and the “Best Design Concept” at the renowned international Red Dot Design Awards.

Source: News UK Motor Awards

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Ford is reducing the power of the V8 engine due to emissions regulations

For 2022, Ford has prepared a special equipment package and minor cosmetic changes for the new Mustang. Compared to the standard model, the American car icon will have slightly less horsepower, so it can meet the new emissions regulations.

It is comforting that less power will not have much effect on the overall performance of the best-selling sports model in the world. Ford said that less horsepower is the only way a powerful engine can cope with the latest emissions regulations. This primarily refers to regulations in most European countries.

The Mustang will be powered by a 5.0-liter Atmospheric V8 engine (Coyote) with 450 hp (331 kW) and 409 lb-ft (555 Nm) of torque. That’s 10 hp (7 kW) and 11 lb-ft (14 Nm) less than a standard engine. Customers will be able to choose between a six-speed manual or a ten-speed automatic transmission. The car will have a rear wheel drive.

Unofficially, the next (seventh) generation Mustang should be introduced in 2023. Ford has already announced that the production of the fully electric Mustang will start at the end of 2028.

Source: Ford

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