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Ford to Unveil New Global Concept

Ford to Unveil New Global Concept

Date: 2014-04-25
Ford to Unveil New Global Concept The future of ultra-premium land transportation is here, and it comes with a spacious interior that morphs to support an immersive entertainment experience, or a business meeting, with the swipe of a smartphone. Last week, Ford unveiled the Transit Skyliner Concept luxury van, illustrating the unlimited flexibility, versatility and capability of the all-new Transit. 

The Transit Skyliner embodies the spirit of luxury motor coaches and builds on the heritage of custom vans, showing how the Ford Transit can be transformed to fit the needs of limousine and high-end transportation services as well as commercial fleets, shuttle providers and small-business owners. Inside, the Transit Skyliner can transform into four dramatic modes - theatre, business, reception and travel - with movable, custom-designed "throne" seats that reposition automatically, controlled by a smartphone or tablet:

  • Theatre: Seats face the 52-inch retractable Stewart movie screen and recline for optimal cinematic viewing
  • Business: Motorised table unfolds and leather-trimmed seats are gathered around it for face-to-face conversation
  • Reception: Sliding door opens 1.2 metres wide and seats are arranged for easy entertaining while parked at an event
  • Travel: Passengers can adjust their reclining seats and retractable footrests for ultimate comfort and solitude The entire interior - from seats to LED mood lighting - is integrated into a Crestron automation system controlled through a smartphone or tablet. The entertainment system also features Focal Utopia 7.2 surround sound with speakers handmade in France specifically for the Transit Skyliner, a KVH DIRECTV satellite for HD TV and a Kaleidescape media server with storage space equivalent to more than 300 Blu-ray movies or more than 1,000 DVDs. Refreshments can be served from the Transit Skyliner's built-in bar. Matching custom luggage complements the vehicle's one-of-a-kind leather-trimmed seats. 2 NEWS