Spacious, powerful, but surprisingly fun to drive, it has more competition on the market than ever before. But, its monopoly
remains, simply for the fact that it is still one of the best panel vans available. The van car class has come a long way in the way of refinement since its rough and ready early days. The same is true for the Transit. Today, it hasn't lost its abilities as a true workhorse, but the variety on offer is a far cry from the simplicity of the early model. There are now more than 450 different variations beyond the simple base
model, ranging from minibuses to panel vans. What this means is that there is something on offer to suit every need. The Transit Connect, for example, is a compact van designed for use in cities and can pack in five people and leave room for some serious luggage. The Transit has come a long way in terms of comfort, too. The cabins on today's models borrow heavily from Ford's passenger cars and feature all the trip computers, Bluetooth and durable features that you'd expect in cars
like the Fiesta or Focus. Rivals like the Mercedes Sprinter might have historically had a slight advantage in terms of interior trim, but newer model Transits easily match the German manufacturer's sophistication. In the most recent model there are engine choices that offer rugged ability, but good refinement, too. The 2.2 TDCi diesel in the 2015 provides plenty of power and torque, but surprisingly offers little in the way of cabin noise. Efficiency too, is competitive – the Econetic
model averages 44.1mpg. On the road Transits are surprisingly nimble, with good handling, a tight turning circle and a very little lean on sharp bends. Much work has been done in recent years to improve refinement so that the more modern Transits are excellent motorway cruisers, too. But above all, the Transit is a vehicle that needs to offer practicality – and that it does. Load area in modern models extends all the way up to 15.1 cubic metres, which although a little way behind some rival panel vans, does offer more than enough for most tasks. Helpfully, the load doors have been made larger to ease loading and unloading by forklift. Given their popularity, used Ford Transits are normally in high supply, meaning you can pick up a well maintained offering on the used panel van market with a bit of searching. Transit updatesThe Ford Transit has been one of the most popular vans in the UK ever since its release in 1965. Here's a short history of the Ford Transit, starting in 1965
Which used Transit should I buy?There are hundreds of Transit variations on offer, each with some great features. Here we look at some of the trim levels available and what you could pick up on the used market. Ford Transit BaseDoor mirrors with large blind spot eliminator, passenger's sliding side load door and step, half cap wheel covers, headlight courtesy delay, integrated rear bumper step, wide bodyside mouldings, rear mud Ford Transit TrendFront fog lights, projector-style halogen reflector lights with static cornering lights, titanium effect front grille, electrically-operated/heated door mirrors, full wheel covers (with single rear wheels), front and rear parking sensors, heated windscreen, automatic headlights, autowipers, Ford Audio system with SYNC and AppLink featuring CD, AUX, Bluetooth, USB/iPod connectivity and remote controls, leather-trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel, leather-trimmed gearshift knob, cruise control with Adjustable Speed Limiter, easy to clean load compartment floor, passenger side load door footwell illumination. Ford Transit LimitedBody colour bodyside mouldings, body colour rear bumper, body colour front, side and cargo door handles, 16" 5x2-spoke alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts, rear privacy glass (Double Cab-in-Van only), front fog lights, projector-style halogen reflector lights with static cornering lights, titanium effect front grille, electrically-operated/heated door mirrors, full wheel covers (with single rear wheels), front and rear parking sensors, heated windscreen, automatic headlights, autowipers, Ford Audio system with SYNC and AppLink featuring CD, AUX, Bluetooth , USB/iPod connectivity and remote controls, leather-trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel, leather-trimmed gearshift knob, cruise control with Adjustable Speed Limiter, easy to clean load compartment floor, passenger side load door footwell illumination. Ford Transit SportSport Van styling kit, 18" 10-spoke alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts, front fog lights, projector-style halogen reflector lights with static cornering lights, titanium effect front grille, electrically-operated/heated door mirrors, full wheel covers (with single rear wheels), front and rear parking sensors, heated windscreen, automatic headlights, autowipers, Ford Audio system with SYNC and AppLink featuring CD, AUX, Bluetooth , USB/iPod connectivity and remote controls, leather-trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel, leather-trimmed gearshift knob, cruise control with Adjustable Speed Limiter, easy to clean load compartment floor, passenger side load door footwell illumination. What should I look for when buying a used Transit?
Which Ford Transits have a high roof?Ford Transit 250 Extended Long High Roof:
The High Roof features the best-in-class interior height allowing people up to a height of 6'4 to enjoy an easy walk to their seats.
How much is a Ford Transit High roof?350 High Roof 3dr Van AWD w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $53,100. 350 High Roof 3dr Van AWD w/148" WB, 9,950 lbs. GVWR (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $53,640.
Which year Ford Transit is best?The best Ford Transit Connect model years are 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2011. The worst model years of the Transit Connect are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, and 2010. This is based on auto industry reviews, NHTSA statistics, reported problems, and consumer feedback.
Can you stand up in a Ford Transit Connect high roof?The Ford Transit is a pretty standard cargo van you can stand up in available in three different sizes: low, medium, or high. You'll only be able to completely stand up in the high-top version. However, keep in mind that you can add storage compartments on the roof to make the van even more accommodating.
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