Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president of global marketing, sales and service, speaks during a media event Friday at Ford Field in Detroit to unveil the full-size 2014 Transit Connect and Transit.

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DETROIT, MI-

. today unveiled its new lineup of commercial vans, including a full-size 2014 Transit Connect and Transit.

“This is a really important, profitable part of our business,” said Jim Farley, Ford executive vice president of global marketing, sales and service, during a media event Friday at Ford Field in Detroit.

Global commercial vehicle sales, according to Ford, are expected to grow by 4.8 million during the next several years to 21 million units annually by 2017.

The Dearborn-based automaker, which recently released its passenger 2014 Transit Connect wagon, is the second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world and best-selling commercial vehicle brand in North America.

Pricing and other details were not released for either of the vehicles.

The new Transit will come with a standard 3.7-liter V6, a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and a 3.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine.

Below is a quick look at each of the vehicles. Check back to MLive later for more information.

Ford Transit van

- Ford Transit will achieve an average of 25 percent better fuel economy and haul at least 300 pounds more than today’s E-Series, which it is replacing. - Transit will be offered in three body lengths; two wheelbases; three roof heights; van, wagon, chassis cab and cutaway body styles; and in XL and XLT trim levels. 2014 Ford Transit Connect and Transit 24 Gallery: 2014 Ford Transit Connect and Transit - Will be available in two wheelbases, standard and extended body lengths, three roof heights, and in chassis cab, cutaway and wagon configurations. - The Transit interior has been developed for easy upfit of racks, bins, shelving and other cargo storage and hauling solutions. The largest passenger version can carry up to 15 people. - Transit van and wagon models will be available at Ford dealers starting next fall. They will be built at Ford’s recently upgraded Kansas City manufacturing facility.

Transit Connect

The media event was a preview for the

, which is open to the public from Jan. 19-27 at Cobo Center in Detroit. The vehicles will be on display during the show.

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