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Has Ford Unveiled All-New Diesel and Hybrid Taxi Models?
By Product Expert | Posted in Ford, Powertrain on Thursday, July 26th, 2018 at 7:39 pm
Checking Out the All-New 2019 Ford Diesel and Hybrid Taxis
As we’ve talked about here on our Brandon Ford Blog, Ford is at the forefront of the hybrid and electric model revolution currently taking place throughout the automotive industry. In addition to those new models, Ford is also experimenting more and more with diesel powertrains, as evidenced by the first-ever 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel. Those hybrid and diesel advancements are also coming to Ford taxi models, such as the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Diesel Taxi and the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Taxi. To find out more about these impressive new Ford models, let’s check out the all-new 2019 Ford diesel and hybrid taxis.
[ READ MORE: Release Date and Preliminary Info on 2020 Ford F-150 Hybrid ]
What are the All-New 2019 Ford Transit Connect Diesel Taxi and the All-New 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Taxi?
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Diesel Taxi will feature seating for five to go along with over 60 cubic-feet of cargo space to utilize. That’s in addition to the 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel engine it will feature, which is estimated to get at least 30 miles per gallon on the highway. The 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Taxi will feature a next generation hybrid powertrain that is estimated to get at least 40 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway, to go along with a police-tuned suspension and all the interior space and features a taxi could need.
“Taxi operators want vehicles that are reliable, efficient and comfortable. Transit Connect Taxi and Fusion Hybrid Taxi offer all three with special attention to potentially help lower fuel costs. Plus, Fusion Hybrid underscores our commitment to introduce even more efficient and capable hybrids in the future.” – Imran Jalal, Brand and Communications Manager for Ford Fleet Marketing
For more on these new Ford taxis or to learn more about any of our other new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly and knowledgeable staff here at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL.
