If you like Ford, you’re going to love the Journey™ – Cab Direct’s latest addition to its popular wheelchair accessible taxi range.
Combining ultra-modern comfort and good looks with the latest in fuel efficient, environmentally friendly performance, the Journey™ is set to become a familiar site on streets across the country in coming months.
Complete with a new generation FlatFold™ ramp, Journey™ has been designed to offer an economical five seat car one minute and a fully wheelchair accessible taxi the next.
Economy & Drive
Economical, powerful and fun to drive, Journey™ has it all. Featuring Ford’s new Duratorq TDCi diesel engine under the bonnet, Journey™ offers maximum control and driving comfort as well as exceptional fuel-efficiency.
The uprated suspension system and anti-roll bar deliver excellent ride, handling and stability. Whilst an expansive windscreen and door mirrors offer superb all-round visibility. The car features an eight-way driver’s seat with lumbar support, plus the steering wheel is also adjustable so you can find your ideal driving position. Add the compact, perfectly positioned gearshift and you’re all set for those long hours behind the wheel.
Specification & Model Choice
With premium finishes, high quality materials and a host of useful technologies on board, Journey™ provides a spacious and practical environment for all.
When things get cold, heated mirrors and a ‘Quickclear’ heated front windscreen get you going faster. Additional standard features such as Bluetooth® with voice activation, DAB radio, air conditioning and electric windows also combine to make your life easier.
You can work with complete peace of mind too as the Connect is the first car in its segment to achieve the maximum five star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
There are two models in Journey’s line up and opting for the top spec RX adds a fully integrated, high visibility LED taxi sign, taxi meter, spare wheel and bracket, reverse sensors and protective floor mats.
Whichever model you choose, with the well thought out Journey™ you’re ready to hit the road and start earning.
Access & Space – Without Compromise
Perhaps Journey’s best feature is the flexibility on offer. Cab Direct’s new generation FlatFold™ ramp integrates seamlessly with the vehicle floor when not in use to give you a huge, unobstructed boot area. Up front, a spacious open centre console built around the handbrake is designed to help you keep everything close to hand. There’s a cup holder and plenty of handy storage compartments too – ideal when your vehicle’s your work place.
Then, when needed, Journey’s unique access ramp simply pulls out from the rear floor of the vehicle to provide an ultra-strong wheelchair access point, with an impressively low gradient. Once inside, manoeuvring and securing the wheelchair passengers is easy too, meaning you’re on your way in no time.
The Reaction So Far
Cab Direct sales director, Peter Facenna, comments: “The addition of the Ford to our accessible taxi range gives our customers that extra bit of choice – which is important. The Ford Connect is a good looking vehicle and the Journey offers great flexibility.
“Our engineers worked hard to develop a ramp that gives taxi drivers the best of both worlds – wheelchair access along with masses of easily-reached luggage space. The vehicle is competitively priced and the market reaction has been very positive so far, which is great.”
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