Welsh van modification company MS-RT has launched a new limited edition version of the Ford Transit Connect called the R120. Only 30 units of the sporty-looking commercial vehicle will be produced.
The 36 R120s will be based on the Panel Van version of the Transit Connect, but customers can choose between long and short wheelbase variants. There’s also an option for two or three-seat versions, and you can decide whether you want a manual or automatic gearbox.
Beyond that, however, the specification is more or less determined by MS-RT. Frozen White paint is adorned with red and black decals that MS-RT describes as “subtle.” Some white OZ Racing alloy wheels “inspired by rallies,” black outer mirror caps, and black quad exhaust exits complete the high-performance look.
That image is paired with full leather seats adorned with red stitching, while the cabin also benefits from a wireless phone charging platform and a reverse camera. Cruise control and the Ford Pass Connect connected vehicle system, allowing app-based access to real-time vehicle information, are some of the highlights of the equipment list.
Like many other MS-RT products, the R120 vehicles also feature a slightly less obvious feature: the Maxhaust sports exhaust system. The system uses app-based technology to transmit the sound of a sports exhaust through the van’s integral speakers, giving the vehicle a soundtrack that matches its sporty image.
Despite the appearance of going faster, the sporty-looking van sticks with the standard 1.5-liter turbo diesel engine with 118 horsepower.
Prices for the new R120 will start at £25,995 (about US$34,700) plus value-added tax (VAT), although buyers pleased with the options list will likely have to pay a bit more. Regardless of the chosen options, however, Pontypool-based manufacturer promises exclusivity. MS-RT says there are no plans to increase production beyond the original 36 vehicles.
The company also promises the same three-year / 100,000-mile warranty offered with conventional Transit Connect models. This is because MS-RT is part of Ford’s Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) program, meaning Ford will uphold the factory warranty, despite MS-RT modifications.
“MS-RT Transit Connect has already been a great success, and we have developed the R120 in response to customer demand for something even more customized,” said MS-RT founding director Edward Davies. “The special edition model is sure to sell out very quickly and become an icon among MS-RT brand enthusiasts.”
