Ford Transit has been designed to carry innovative technology and concepts in a commercial van with versatility in use for ever expanding markets.
What is it?
An instant bestseller. That’s exactly what Ford Transit Van is all about. It became the leader in commercial van market across the globe, whether it be UK or the USA, right after it went on sale. In the full-size van category, Ford produced more than 100,000 Transits at its Kansas City Assembly Plant for the 2015 model year.
What kind of engines are available on 2016 Transit?
For the US market the 2016 Ford Transit van has been offer with bi-fuel technologies CNG/LPG, and very frugal Ford Transit diesel engines. The CNG/LPG engine prep package is available for the 3.7-litre V6 engine, which enables the Transit customers to run their vehicles on compressed natural gas (CNG) or the liquid propane gas (LPG). This engine is engineered in such a way that with E85 flex-fuel, it gives optimal performance.
Based on Ford’s proven global diesel engine architecture, the 3.2-litre Power Stroke® five-cylinder common-rail turbo diesel engine features Ford’s globally renowned fuel, turbo and emissions systems that are in compliance with clean diesel standards of the world.
The best in the line is Ford’s 3.5-litre EcoBoost diesel engine which is perfect for all situations, whether towing the trailer, carrying heavy loads, or transporting passengers from one place to another, it has enough horses to get the job done with efficiency.
For an efficient rear-wheel-drive option, each of these engines is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox.
What’s inside the cabin of 2016 Transit?
Ford has introduced new and upgraded communication and entertainment system, the SYNC 3, which is exclusively available for the 2016 models of Ford Transit. It is a brilliant system which encompasses the technology that has conversational voice recognition, faster performance, smartphone-like touch screens, a graphical interface that is easier to understand.
All 2016 models come with rear-view camera as standard, front dome lamp with map lights, and theatre dimming option. There are a few new colours that are also being introduced for the 2016 models explicitly, including Shadow Black, Magnetic, Race Red and Caribou.