Glad you mentioned the big storage bays which are slippery. Think ford should have put a grippy mat on it. I had the high top one of these. Great to drive. Best van out there with the custom. Better than any French. Asian or German van. New one has the new custom interior which is great but needs lids on top of the compartments on top of the dash
Hey Colin, we can't wait to get our hands on the new Transit to film a review, but we know a lot of drivers will still be very interested in this model, so since we had the keys, we thought it deserved a Vanarama road test. Keep your eyes peeled for a review of the new model on the channel soon.
@@vanaramauk We only get the 3.7 and 3.5 twin turbo gasoline, and the 3.2 turbo diesel. Unfortunately, the diesel is so plugged up with emissions gear that it barely gets 25mpg, and suffers from increased maintenance costs because of the various diesel emissions bit. The gasoline motors get 20mpg if you're lucky, although they are powerful and reliable. The six speed auto is a decent tranny, the ten speed offers another 1-2 mpg, but is relatively untested. I too wish we had more options here in the USA. Unfortunately, manual boxes have all but disappeared.
Will probably be riddled with injector and camshaft drive issues when its young and corrosion issues when its old(ish) But maybe they’ll get it right this time.
Every van has issues. My vivaros gears were more temperamental than my neighbours menopausal meltdowns. At least with a transit if you forget your keys you can start it up with a lolly stick 😉
Tom here: If you're asking whether the vehicle is speed limited to affect its emissions, I would doubt it - in fact I would suggest it was more for safety. However, I wouldn't rule out the effect speed limitation has on emissions. That's a sort of "yes/no" answer...
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Had transits all my working life but they can't take the pressure of being fully loaded all thd time. So its hello Mercedes and there all singing all dancing Sprinter
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@@MKJVids Tom here: Yeah, I do sometimes wonder where the thinking is behind the middle seats with whacking great centre consoles jutting into the leg room.
I drive one of these for the NHS. Lovely place to spend the working day. They can properly shift when needed for overtakes. Handle well too.
Tom here: I can't think of a nicer place to be all day than in the front of a van!
Glad you mentioned the big storage bays which are slippery. Think ford should have put a grippy mat on it. I had the high top one of these. Great to drive. Best van out there with the custom. Better than any French. Asian or German van. New one has the new custom interior which is great but needs lids on top of the compartments on top of the dash
Tom here: So... you love the Transit AND the Relay? You clearly are a big van fan. And yeah, some extra lids on those bins would be great, right?
Vanarama definitely don’t like the relay. Just a transit copy. Lids on compartments are rubber grip
Why are you reviewing the out going model when the new model is now at the ford garages.
Hey Colin, we can't wait to get our hands on the new Transit to film a review, but we know a lot of drivers will still be very interested in this model, so since we had the keys, we thought it deserved a Vanarama road test. Keep your eyes peeled for a review of the new model on the channel soon.
I wish we could get the manual transmission, bench seater here in the USA
Tom here: It's a great variant of the van, you've got good taste. What is available in the USA in the Transit range?
@@vanaramauk We only get the 3.7 and 3.5 twin turbo gasoline, and the 3.2 turbo diesel. Unfortunately, the diesel is so plugged up with emissions gear that it barely gets 25mpg, and suffers from increased maintenance costs because of the various diesel emissions bit. The gasoline motors get 20mpg if you're lucky, although they are powerful and reliable.
The six speed auto is a decent tranny, the ten speed offers another 1-2 mpg, but is relatively untested.
I too wish we had more options here in the USA. Unfortunately, manual boxes have all but disappeared.
I wish we could get the auto in Ireland
I really envy that Europe gets a manual transmission with this van.
Great review 👍
Tom here: Thanks Bryan, appreciate the support and the view.
Will probably be riddled with injector and camshaft drive issues when its young and corrosion issues when its old(ish) But maybe they’ll get it right this time.
Tom here: It's a tough vehicle. A proper performer in the large van category.
Vanarama 🤞🏼
Every van has issues. My vivaros gears were more temperamental than my neighbours menopausal meltdowns. At least with a transit if you forget your keys you can start it up with a lolly stick 😉
John Attfield 😂
Is it true that the new 170 hp automatic transmission is limited to 100 kmt to meet the new WLTP pollution requirements?
Tom here: If you're asking whether the vehicle is speed limited to affect its emissions, I would doubt it - in fact I would suggest it was more for safety. However, I wouldn't rule out the effect speed limitation has on emissions. That's a sort of "yes/no" answer...
Hello, we are few delivery drivers and if is possible we want to buy our vans for our job.
Tom here: We can help you lease vehicles, if you wish to buy one then we can help with other finance types. Just head to Vanarama.com or call 01442 838197 for more info.
Had transits all my working life but they can't take the pressure of being fully loaded all thd time. So its hello Mercedes and there all singing all dancing Sprinter
Tom here: Personally, I think the Sprinter is better right now than the Transit.
Sorry but that is around the 2016 model not 2019
Tom here: Yeah... that was the 2019 model before the facelift.
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Glad you like it! 👍
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Passenger leg space 😡
ENOUGH SAID!!!
Tom here: You don't like it?
@@vanaramauk 1 hour in the passenger seat will make you want to climb in a coffin.. Dont even get me started on the middle seat 🤦♂️
@@MKJVids Tom here: Yeah, I do sometimes wonder where the thinking is behind the middle seats with whacking great centre consoles jutting into the leg room.