Ford Transit Panel Van: Tough and tenacious
Ford has gone all-out to produce a panel van that offers unmatched specifications.
• Yochanaan Coetzee - Choosing the right panel van for your business can be a dizzying experience.
The market is crowded with commercial vans, but choosing the wrong one can put a serious damper on your company's capabilities.
Thankfully, Ford's Transit Custom Panel Van is an easy choice to make.
Ford has gone all-out to produce a panel van that offers unmatched specifications, superior levels of safety and the latest in efficient engine technology.
It not only outperforms in terms of loading capacity, comfort, economy and reliability, and offers a stress-free driving and ownership experience, while undoubtedly delivering the goods in terms of looks.
From the outside it has been given the same dynamic character as the blue oval's passenger cars, which includes the bold trapezoidal grille, a muscular shoulder line and distinctive haunch at the rear.
The Transit Panel Van features a host of load-space innovations including the repositioning of tie-down hooks and fixing points to the sidewall, in order to keep the floor clear for easier loading and cleaning.
With an overall length of 5 339mm on the long wheelbase version, this panel van can easily accommodate items up to three metres long or three pallets and a fully upright adult.
Standard features include air conditioning, an eight-way adjustable driver's seat, steering-wheel-mounted controls, door mirrors with blind spot eliminators and manual headlamp levelling.
Safety is arguably this van's biggest selling point. Standard specs includes driver airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, hill-launch assist, load-adaptive control, emergency brake warning and rollover mitigation, amongst others.
All models are powered by Ford's 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This not only offers you great fuel consumption and a low cost per kilometre, but enough power for confident and non-laboured driving.
Engaging and ergonomic
The Tourneo boasts a very car-like interior. The dash has clearly been based on its passenger car range, but with an elevated seating position, larger windows and comfortable armrests to help mitigate fatigue.
There are also a host of overhead binnacles for storage and a cubbyhole large enough to fit all your admin and A4-sized paperwork.
Manoeuvring around town was no problem at all and it is surprisingly nimble for a vehicle of its size.
At no point was I in a position to embarrass myself, despite my inexperience.
An electro-chromatic rear-view mirror, with integrated reverse camera display, as well as trailer hitch-assist, make for confident manoeuvring and loading bay docking.
In order to make the Transit Panel Van even more cost-effective, the front and rear bumpers feature a multi-piece design to help keep repair costs low.
The short wheelbase (4 972mm) Transit Custom also has a class-leading 10.9m kerb-to-kerb turning circle, which is ideal when working in tight city spaces.
Ford has truly crafted a workhorse that will get the job done, in complete comfort and above-average style. Its everyday driveablity and commercial capability make it the perfect addition to any fleet.
• Contact Novel Ford on 061 292 4000 to book a test drive today!
The market is crowded with commercial vans, but choosing the wrong one can put a serious damper on your company's capabilities.
Thankfully, Ford's Transit Custom Panel Van is an easy choice to make.
Ford has gone all-out to produce a panel van that offers unmatched specifications, superior levels of safety and the latest in efficient engine technology.
It not only outperforms in terms of loading capacity, comfort, economy and reliability, and offers a stress-free driving and ownership experience, while undoubtedly delivering the goods in terms of looks.
From the outside it has been given the same dynamic character as the blue oval's passenger cars, which includes the bold trapezoidal grille, a muscular shoulder line and distinctive haunch at the rear.
The Transit Panel Van features a host of load-space innovations including the repositioning of tie-down hooks and fixing points to the sidewall, in order to keep the floor clear for easier loading and cleaning.
With an overall length of 5 339mm on the long wheelbase version, this panel van can easily accommodate items up to three metres long or three pallets and a fully upright adult.
Standard features include air conditioning, an eight-way adjustable driver's seat, steering-wheel-mounted controls, door mirrors with blind spot eliminators and manual headlamp levelling.
Safety is arguably this van's biggest selling point. Standard specs includes driver airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, hill-launch assist, load-adaptive control, emergency brake warning and rollover mitigation, amongst others.
All models are powered by Ford's 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This not only offers you great fuel consumption and a low cost per kilometre, but enough power for confident and non-laboured driving.
Engaging and ergonomic
The Tourneo boasts a very car-like interior. The dash has clearly been based on its passenger car range, but with an elevated seating position, larger windows and comfortable armrests to help mitigate fatigue.
There are also a host of overhead binnacles for storage and a cubbyhole large enough to fit all your admin and A4-sized paperwork.
Manoeuvring around town was no problem at all and it is surprisingly nimble for a vehicle of its size.
At no point was I in a position to embarrass myself, despite my inexperience.
An electro-chromatic rear-view mirror, with integrated reverse camera display, as well as trailer hitch-assist, make for confident manoeuvring and loading bay docking.
In order to make the Transit Panel Van even more cost-effective, the front and rear bumpers feature a multi-piece design to help keep repair costs low.
The short wheelbase (4 972mm) Transit Custom also has a class-leading 10.9m kerb-to-kerb turning circle, which is ideal when working in tight city spaces.
Ford has truly crafted a workhorse that will get the job done, in complete comfort and above-average style. Its everyday driveablity and commercial capability make it the perfect addition to any fleet.
• Contact Novel Ford on 061 292 4000 to book a test drive today!
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