Till date, Ford Transit has achieved so much, numerous awards earned and now it’s the Auto Express’ Van of the Year 2015.
It was the year 1965, a star was born. Yes! It was the debut of Ford Transit in the UK, and the only and the last time when it was not the market leader in the UK. A few weeks ago, Ford celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Transit van and made them out of Gold.
What are the characteristics that make it different?
As a light commercial van and mostly in the use of the fleets, Ford Transit van offers decent efficiency and low running costs, making it the unbeatable in every field and walk of life. They haven’t forgotten the comfort level and responsive handling to make the driver and the passengers happy. To cater the needs of its huge clientele, Ford has constructed a vast model range, making it fit for all the businesses. Just to give you an idea, 450 variants are available for the buyers to choose from.
No other manufacturer has ever offered such huge range. Ford’s latest Duratorq diesel engine has cut down the tax and fuel bills considerably. The ECOnetic vans are exceptionally efficient as the return 44mpg economy and emit only 169g/km of CO2, pushing the limits high for the rivals to keep pace.
What about the load volumes and other benefits?
This new range of vans, as compared to the previous range, have increased load volumes by 10 per cent, which means the largest Transit Jumbo now offers remarkable 15.1m3 of loading capacity.
To become the king of all commercial vehicles, Transit has excelled in the area of running costs, minimised it to an unbelievable extent.
To keep the Transit longer on the road than its rivals, Ford has offered 30,000 miles or longer service intervals of two years.
Which one is the best then? The award winning one?
The award winning is the stalwart L2H2 version of the Transit with 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 123bhp.
The use of ECOnetic fuel saving technology makes it possible to get 177g/km of CO2 emissions and 41.5mpg of fuel economy. Other than that, it offers a mix of medium-wheelbase, high-roof body style with plenty of room for the cargo and the passengers.
So you see that out of this enormous range of models, you’ll be able to find one that matches your needs perfectly.