Ford showcased the people carrier version of its new Courier small van, ahead of the light commercial vehicle version’s premiere at the CV Show in Birmingham next month.

The compact five-seat Tourneo Courier prefaces the Transit Courier van, which will give Ford a bigger presence in the city van segment alongside the Fiesta Van when it goes on sale next year.

The Courier is offered with 1.5-litre 75hp and 1.6-litre 95hp TDCi diesels as well as the 100hp 1.0-litre Ecoboost petrol engine. All are available with auto start/stop.