Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

This unlikely vehicle is one of Ford's best weapons in its US sales war

William FiermanFeb 4, 2016, 21:47 IST

Ford

Along with the Mustangs muscle cars and GT supercars we expected to see cited in Ford press releases, one unusual vehicle keeps popping up.

It's a van. Yes, a van.

Specifically, it's the the Transit Connect - an unconventional-looking minivan which just helped Ford post its best January van sales since 1985.

In the midst of a record setting year for the Blue Oval and most of the car industry, Ford can thank the Transit Connect for capturing a 69% share of the small commercial van market.