Ford Motor Firm not too long ago confirmed it’s going to finish gross sales of the Transit Join small van in North America after the 2023 mannequin yr, based on Emkay’s information launch.

“The choice stemmed from the corporate’s “efforts to cut back world manufacturing value and complexity, alongside decreased demand for the compact van section,” Ford mentioned in an announcement.

Ford additionally confirmed the Transit Join will proceed to be in-built Spain and offered in European markets.

Ram introduced final yr it will finish manufacturing of the ProMaster Metropolis van, and Basic Motors and Nissan have additionally dropped their very own small vans in recent times.

Mercedes-Benz additionally introduced it’s going to finish U.S. gross sales of its Metris minivan following the 2023 mannequin yr. 

Gross sales of the Ford Transit Join noticed a 25% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Initially posted on Automotive Fleet