Ford Tourneo concept to make Geneva debut

The new Ford Tourneo concept light commercial vehicle (LCV) is set to be debuted at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show in April.

"We are excited to present this significant new concept in Geneva. The Tourneo Custom's car-like qualities will be appreciated by a broad range of business and leisure customers, and this is a fitting venue to present the vehicle for the first time," said Stephen Odell, chairman and chief executive officer at Ford of Europe.

The LCV is to benefit from a new design ethos at Ford, with a focus on "flowing lines" and "dynamic character", although the standout design features of the previous model - its trapezoidal grille, strong and muscular shoulder line and prominent wheel lips and windows - have been maintained for the 2012 release.

A host of new technologies have also been incorporated into the new Tourneo design, with Ford including as standard its advanced restraint system to improve safety for passengers, as well as its new lane departure warning and driver alert, which highlights to the driver if they have drifted out of their line or if their manoeuvring shows signs that they are becoming tired.

Mr Odell added that the vehicle's car-like properties are set to make it a hit with both business and non-industry clients in the years to come.

Set to run from March 8th to 18th, the Geneva International Motor Show is now in its 82nd year and 2012 promises to be another great assembly of some of the finest new vehicles from manufacturers from around the world.

One highlight of the event could be the unveiling of the new Infiniti Emerg-E concept, which will be given its first public appearance at precisely 10:15 local time on March 6th.

The showcase is to be broadcast live via Infiniti's European website, with the model to be a standout feature of the show.

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