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Ford Transit

Tinashe Makichi Motoring
The all new Ford Transit combines the strength of a heavy truck with the agility of a light commercial vehicle and for commercial players including transporters, this is the machine for you. With more space, more convenience and greater practicality, the new Ford Transit clearly means business. Offering up to 15,1 cubic metres of load space in the new “Jumbo” Van, plus room for up to 5 Euro pallets, it cuts even the biggest jobs down to size. With two frame lengths, a range of GVMs from 3 300kg to 4 700kg, and a choice of front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive power train configurations, the new Ford Transit is prepared for almost any challenge that comes its way

Ford Transit’s appetite for hard work extends beyond its load space. The TRANSIT Van and TRANSI T Single Cab Chassis versions with high-rated suspension and 7 000kg gross train mass (GTM) can pull up to a maximum 3 500kg tonnes of braked trailer load. The new Ford Transit feels surprisingly car-like to drive, with power-assisted steering, a class-leading 11, 9 metre turning circle and excellent driver visibility, courtesy of the new larger windscreen and side windows.

The ability to remove rear seats and to accommodate wheelchairs or provide extra luggage space, means Ford Transit opens up a range of new possibilities. Inertia-reel seat belts are fitted to every seat. Bigger, roomier and more versatile than ever, all the Ford Transit offers a choice of body lengths and seating configurations to carry up to 17 passengers plus the driver.

“We condensed an equivalent of over 240 000km of extreme driving into a six-month test over different road conditions, most of which was spent towing a fully-laden trailer. The new Transit passed with full marks,” said Ford Motor Company.

The new Transit owes its durable exterior to a thorough multi-stage painting process. From the wax-injected steel body sections to the hard-wearing top coat, new materials and application processes ensure it will retain its good looks for many years to come. Throughout the design process, Ford has worked closely with the bodybuilding industry to ensure that all standard body types, and most specialist conversions, can be fitted with little or no modification required. Ford Transit Chassis Cab combines the strength of a heavy truck with the agility of a light commercial vehicle to provide unbeatable support for your business.

From frost-covered prototypes started up in -40°C at 4 500-metre altitudes, to sunbaked vehicles towing fully-laden trailers up long inclines in 50°C heat. The new Transit has been pushed to extremes. During its development, we test drove the new Transit the equivalent of 5 million kilometres, including 400 000km with real customers. It’s a vehicle you can rely on, right down to the smallest ball bearing.

“We condensed an equivalent of over 240 000km of extreme driving into a six-month test over different road conditions, most of which was spent towing a fully-laden trailer. The new Transit passed with full marks,” said Ford Motor Company.

The new Transit owes its durable exterior to a thorough multi-stage painting process. From the wax-injected steel body sections to the hard-wearing top coat, new materials and application processes ensure it will retain its good looks for many years to come. Throughout the design process, Ford has worked closely with the body building industry to ensure that all standard body types, and most specialist conversions, can be fitted with little or no modification required.