Ford Australia is expanding its Transit range with the arrival of the all-new Transit, which will be available in six new variants. The new Transit replaces the heavier Transit derivatives in Ford’s commercial vehicle line-up.
Transit models will now be powered by Ford’s 2.2L Duratorq TDCi engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission and stop/start technology. The Transit develops 114kW at 3,500 rpm and 385 Nm of torque at 1600-2300 rpm.
The arrival of the larger all-new Transit now presents an important challenger in Australia’s competitive commercial vehicle landscape. Pricing for the new Transit range starts at $47,680, rising to $52,680.
The ultra-competitive commercial vehicle market in Australia was segmented into two categories – 1-tonne and 2-tonne. “We’re seeing the commercial vehicle segment develop into two clearly defined groups of operators – those people who want a 1-tonne van like the Transit Custom, and those who require a 2-tonne van like the Transit Cargo,” says David Katic, Ford general marketing manager.
“Ford now has both bases covered for those commercial customers who have distinct needs for a vehicle that not only delivers maximum load efficiencies but is comfortable, has a car-like driving environment inside but can handle the heavy duty expectations of our customers.”
Katic notes the 1-tonne commercial vehicle customer was typically a self-employed professional tradesman who needed a 1-tonne van that was urban, smart, professional, versatile and above all, functional, like the Transit Custom.
For a fleet or small business owner, the larger Transit provides the perfect entry into the 2-tonne arena, where the priority is running a highly functional and reliable fleet of vehicles to carry both people and materials.
The Transit cabin is spacious, with increased shoulder room, head clearance and visibility, and a more comfortable driving position with a steering column fully-adjustable for rake and reach.
Among the standard features are a digital radio, air-conditioning, power front windows, cruise control (with adjustable speed limiter), trip computer, front overhead lighting and tachometer.
Payloads available for the Transit range from 1122 kg to 2500 kg, and the maximum GVM available remains at 4490 kg:
- Transit 350L LWB van – $47,680
- Transit 350E LWB jumbo van (SRW) – $51,180
- Transit 470E LWB jumbo van (DRW) – $54,180
- Transit 470E single cab chassis – $49,180
- Transit 470E double cab chassis – $52,680
- Pricing for the 410E 12-seat Bus (available in 2015) will be unveiled at a later date.
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