Checking Out the 2015 Ford Transit

If you need a good work van, look no further than the 2015 Ford Transit.

Recently, the folks who run the Canadian Truck King Challenge finished their first full-size euro-style commercial van test, and the Ford Transit, powered by the turbo-diesel 3.2-liter PowerStroke inline-five-cylinder engine, beat both the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster in a tightly held contest.

The test was conducted over two days with six experienced journalists driving more than 2,000 kilometers, including several maneuverability road tests, payload hauling and even making a few real-world deliveries.

Eight commercial vans underwent the same rigorous testing used for pickup trucks by the judges of the Canadian Truck King Challenge – in addition to adding a unique category called “Inner-City Drivability.” 

The growth and rapid change in this segment is what prompted the Challenge to undertake this intense look (for the first time) at vehicles that are vital to the North American service industry economy.

Over the two days, the six automotive journalist judges drove the eight vans back to back, empty, loaded with payload, and while negotiating parking lots, back alleys, and laneways to simulate deliveries and service calls.

At the end of almost 2,000 kilometers of road testing (and a combined 110 hours of seat time) the judges awarded the top score for 2015 to the Ford Transit.

The all-new Ford Transit is a major transformation of the full-size van you’ve been accustomed to driving. Configure a Transit cargo van or passenger wagon with the combination of box length and height for the cargo volume/payload or passenger capacity you need. The Ford Transit is designed for capability and flexibility – and engineered to Built Ford Tough standards for durability.

The Transit Van is designed to maximize cargo space for carrying large volumes and heavy payloads. The Transit Wagon, with seating from eight to 15, accommodates a broad range of personal and commercial-use applications. Whether you’re an independent owner-operator or the manager of a corporate fleet, it’s all about working productively and raising the bottom line.

The Transit offers a line of power-efficient engines designed for the cost-conscious business. The Transit engines come in standard 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 with advanced twin independent variable cam timing, the innovative 3.5L EcoBoost that delivers V6-type fuel economy with V8-type performance, and the proven 3.2L I-5 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel that combines power, efficiency, and Built Ford Tough Ford durability and dependability. The challenge of operating at high performance while helping keep costs low has gotten a lot easier.

Today, working productively isn’t about working hard - your van is engineered to do that. For your part, it’s about working smart, every hour of every day. That’s why every measure of the 2015 Ford Transit work space is carefully designed to maximize efficiency and versatility, making your Transit the ideal tool for any job.

Ready to check one out? Head to www.monacoford.com and check out Monaco Ford in Glasonbury’s new Ford vehicles – as well as our pre-owned Fords and certified pre-owned Fords.

Monaco Ford is family owned and operated since 1922, currently employing its 4th generation of ownership. The dealership currently has over 80 employees. It has received Ford’s prestigious President’s Award an outstanding 9 times in the past two decades by surpassing all requirements, proving itself as one of Connecticut’s elite dealers. Visit www.monacoford.com for more about the dealership and the inventory. Our cars and our company are reliable and trustworthy. What more could you ask for?

We Are Warriors in Pink

We at Monaco Ford are proud to be Warriors in Pink as this year marks Ford Motor Company’s 20th year in the fight against breast cancer.

As a car company, we are not breast cancer experts, but we know we can help.

From designing a full line of Warriors in Pink apparel to raise funds, to creating a broad reach in the media to generate awareness, to conducting a survey to help people keep breast health top of mind, Ford looks for ways to help people “go further” every day.

In these 20 years, Ford has donated 100 percent of the net proceeds, and over $125,000,000 has been dedicated to the cause.

Ford understands that sometimes, the hardest thing to do and the right thing to do are the same thing. Studies have shown that 63 percent of daughters are more likely to have conversations about their breast health if their mothers bring it up. Also, 59 percent of mothers admit they’re more likely to have the conversation if their daughter brings it up.

Since awareness leads to early detection and early detection leads to better outcomes, it’s time to start talking. We hope to help drive the conversation about breast cancer.

Ford understands that driving awareness that leads to proactive self-care and raising funds to support research and education are both very important. Warriors in Pink apparel was created to help do both.

The apparel that weaves the Symbols of the Warrior into each original design helps keep breast health in the forefront.

And, as always, 100 percent of the net proceeds support breast cancer charities. Ford has chosen four diverse charities – so you can decide where your donation goes. It’s your choice at checkout!

Each of the breast cancer organizations that Warriors in Pink helps – Young Survival Coalition, The Pink Fund, Susan G. Komen, and Dr. Susan Love – is unique in the way it helps support the cause. Whether it’s providing financial aid, free mammograms, resources, programs, research, or education, these organizations are there for those who need it.

For more information about and to support Warriors in Pink, visit www.warriorsinpink.ford.com.