New Sporty Models from Ford Take Centre Stage at this Year's CV Show in the UK

Transit Connect SportVan announced as a production reality

BIRMINGHAM, NEC, 15 April, 2008 – Drivers who want to be noticed will be flocking to Ford of Britain's stand at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham, to see the full line-up of Ford's new sporty range.

2008 Ford Ranger Wildtrak (UK)

Highlights:
* New Ranger with sport stripes seen for the first time
* Transit SportVan revealed in Panther Black with silver stripes
* 18 Ford vans showcased on a bigger Ford stand

The Transit Connect SportVan, seen at last year's Show as a concept, will now be a production reality, going on sale in Britain this Autumn. Prices will be announced nearer the on sale date. Ford has also announced today that the top-of-the-range 3.0-litre Ford Ranger Wildtrak will join the sport stable with a new colour: performance blue with white stripes. On sale now at £20,900. There is also a new colour for the customers who couldn't get their hands on the original 500 special edition Transit SportVans. Panther Black with silver stripes will turn as many heads as the original. With bodyside mouldings and Bluetooth® as standard, it is a great package at £19,800 on-the-road.

Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain, said: "Ford's commercial vehicles are taking Britain by storm, we are on target to take 25 per cent of the van market in the first quarter of this year with a total of more than 27,000 vans sold. Adding the sport style to Connect and Ranger was driven by the success of the Transit SportVan launched last year."

"We really enjoy being at the CV Show. We have a bigger stand this year and it is the Ford commercial vehicle team who staff it talking to the Show visitors. We get lots of feedback by doing this and customers get valuable information for their business."

Images from the 2008 Ford Ranger Wildtrak (UK) Photo Gallery:

Notes:

The new Ford Transit range, launched in June 2006, has won several accolades:

1. International Van of the Year 2007 (Transit)
2. From What Van?: Best Security Panel Van (Transit 2007 and 2008), Best Security, Light Van (Connect 2007 and 2008), Best Light Van (Connect 2007 and 2008), Best Minibus (Transit 2007 and 2008) and Best One-Stop-Shop Conversions (2007 Transit).
3. From the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO): Fleet Light Van of the Year (Connect 2007 & 2008) and Fleet Panel Van of the Year (Transit 2007 & 2008).
4. From Professional Van and Light Truck magazine: Transit for Best Medium Panel Van and Best Minibus (2007).
5. From Fleet World: Van Manufacturer of the Year, Best New Van and Best Security on Transit (2007).
6. From Fleet News (2007): Most Reliable (van) Manufacturer Overall, Ford Transit Connect first place for Most Reliable Model; Ford Transit, second place for Most Reliable Model.
7. From Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly (MMM): Base Vehicle of the Year 2008

Source: Ford Motor Company

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