SUMMARY
According to Parkers.co.uk, a "quarter of all vans on the road in the UK are Transits, such is the popularity of the model." Indeed, the term "transit" is now synonymous with "medium sized van" and is the yardstick against which all other vans and van makers are measured. The latest incarnation of the Ford Transit offers an abundance of features and ready to go derivatives. The Transit's clean and sleek design may not appeal to everyone but it certainly won't offend. The Ford Transit van offers a safer and more car-like experience than most of the vans in its class and, at Vansdirect.co.uk, even the beloved Ford Transit can be a cheap van to buy.
The Driving Experience
The Ford Transit offers good visibility and access to all controls making it an easy van to drive. However, despite all the handy features the Ford Transit has as standard (including six-way adjustable driver's seat, glove box, two dash-top storage compartments with lids, two 2-litre bottle holders, four cup holders and a dash-top tray / desk), the Transit van still doesn't come with an height adjustable steering wheel. However, the Ford Transit does come with a driver's airbag, ABS and brakeforce distribution control as standard. Ford is perhaps unrivalled when it comes to derivative choice; there is a plethora of power outputs including the front-wheel drive 2.2-litre engine in a choice of 85, 110 or 130bhp outputs, and the rear-wheel drive 2.4-litre engine with a choice of 100, 115 or 140bhp versions. Further options are available including all-wheel-drive and an LPG derivative.
Load & Security
With a choice of four wheelbase lengths and three roof heights it's hardly surprising that the Ford Transit offers payloads of between 884kg and 2178kg. It's worth noting that the front-wheel drive Ford Transit offers a lower floor height and vehicle weight than its rear-wheel drive counterpart, whilst the latter Transit offers better balance and traction. All Ford Transits are fitted with a Thatcham approved immobiliser as standard together with a lockable bonnet and a steering wheel security for added piece of mind.
Cost to Run
The Ford Transit is one of the most affordable vans to run with cheap maintenance costs and strong residuals too. The diesels give frugal performance and all Ford Transits come with a three-year/100,000 mile warranty.
