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A few days ago, Ford Motor released the official picture of the Tourneo Connect PHEV, the new car is positioned as a compact MPV, supporting five-seat and seven-seat layouts, and is equipped with a 1.5T plug-in hybrid system from Volkswagen, with a pure electric range of 110 kilometers. According to overseas media sources, deliveries of the new car will begin in the U.S. market in the fourth quarter of this year.
On the outside, the Tourneo Connect PHEV retains the latest design style of the Ford family, with a hexagonal grille at the front, and the headlights are integrated into the grille design. Silver and black trim pieces were used in the front bumpers, side skirts, etc.
The side lines of the Tourneo Connect PHEV are largely the same as those of the Volkswagen Cadi, with side sliding doors and a roof rack for further usability. Judging from the official picture, the size of the tailgate of the new car is relatively large, and the opening angle is greater than 90 degrees, which is more convenient for loading and unloading.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with a 10.1-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a central control screen, and the physical buttons on the center console are retained to improve the convenience of daily operation. According to Ford's official news, the car supports Apple and Android mobile phone interconnection, and the instrument and central control screen support the display of remaining power, pure electric range and charging status and other relevant information. In terms of seat layout, the car's seat layout is more flexible, the space in the compartment is regular, and it is more convenient to pull people and goods.
In terms of power, the Tourneo Connect PHEV is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system from the Volkswagen Group, which consists of a 1.5T engine + electric motor, with a comprehensive output of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm, and the transmission system is matched with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The new car supports 50 kW fast charging and has an all-electric range of 110 km. For more information about the new car, we will continue to pay attention to it.