Lots of space inside, powerful and frugal engine and decent looks make this van a perfect choice

Introduction:

There is no second opinion about the popularity of Ford vehicles. Ford is one of the leading automobile companies of the world. The transit vans produced under the label of Ford has been the ultimate choice in case of the medium and large van categories for a number of years.

Transit has celebrated its 50 years of great success in 2015 and it also has prevailed all over the van market of UK. There are a wide range of designs available in the range and one can pick according to his financial condition. The fourth generation of Ford includes Mk6 and Mk7 models which are simply stunning and there is an easy access to front, back and all-wheel drive models.

Engine:

The Mk6 model of Ford is charged by Ford’s 2.2-litre Duratorq Stage V engine, which is efficiently designed in four power ratings. There are 100hp along with 310Nm of torque, 125hp and 330Nm of torque or 140hp and 350Nm mainly for front-wheel drive models. At the same time, back- drive vans use the 100hp and 125hp engines, but also appear along with a range topping 155hp engine along with 385Nm of torque.

The AWD model is only obtainable along with the pairing of 125hp engine and a six-speed manual (non-automatic) gearbox is standard on all of the Transit models including Mk6.

Reliability:

The opinion on the reliability of Ford’s vehicles especially Mk6 is very positive. The energetic 2.2-litre Duratorq engine is very trustworthy and powerful, and will work properly without becoming heavy on the pocket of consumer. The reliability is enhanced by the addition of chafing coolant hose and also a power steering pipe fitting for few models appeared between 2008 and 2010.

Driving:

The Ford Transit Mk6 gives you a calm and comfortable drive. If a person is carrying almost 3.5 tonne van then 100hp engine is needed, although 125hp will be more suitable. But if you use to run on the road with full load, then go for the less famous 140 hp or 155 hp engines due to the fact that they consume less fuel and deliver more pulling power.

In competition with its rivals, Mk6 is the model produced by Ford having AWD feature along with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard. Other features like Brake Assist, Brake Traction Control and Hill Start Assist are added to enhance the security of driver.

Rivals:

Ford Transit Mk6 meets a wide range of strong competitors in its way. Discrete van ranges like VW’s Transporter and Crafter, Mercedes Vito and Sprinter. Vauxhall, Renault and Nissan give really tough time to Ford’s Mk6.

Other contenders include Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen and they join their hands in order to challenge the worth of Ford Transit Mk6. Iveco’s Daily should not be forgotten in this very case. But in the end, the most sophisticated and the most efficient van is Ford Transit Mk6 in all ways.