Ford Transit is a line of commercial small-tonnage vehicles of various modifications and versions designed to perform year-round freight and passenger transportation in the city and on small suburban and intercity routes.
History of success
A series of compact cars under the designation “Transit” from the Ford company consists of cargo versions, minibuses, all-metal vans, chassis and special vehicles for various purposes. For the first time, Transit vehicles appeared in Europe, for which they were originally intended, in 1965. As the popularity grows and the model range expands, the company increased car sales through supplies to the Asian market.
The great popularity of the Ford Transit compact-size car series is confirmed by the ongoing production of the next seventh new generation at the same time as the previous modification of the compact car. The number of cars produced since 1965 has already exceeded 10 million, and the model is currently being assembled at 9 Ford production sites in different countries of the world (in different years their number reached 13). In our country, “Transit” is produced at an assembly plant in the city of Elabuga.
Design
One of the important points that attracts attention to Transit cars is its modern recognizable appearance. The latest version of the car is made in the traditional semi-hood scheme with the following changes in appearance:
- with an enlarged radiator grille, with double horizontal inserts and with a large company logo;
- stepped front bumper design with side niches for fog lights;
- surround head optics;
- trapezoidal additional lower intake grille;
- large exterior mirrors;
- convex wheel arches;
- large bonnet stamping lines.
The implemented solutions allowed for the Ford Transit compact size to form the image of the front of the car with the features of a powerful and aggressive truck.
Cabin
The interior of the Ford Transit cabin is characterized by high ergonomics, high-quality fit of elements, and comfort, which practically does not differ from the equipment of a passenger car. It should be noted the following features:
- multifunctional four-spoke steering wheel with an adjustable column;
- driver's seat with a wide armrest, lateral support, heating and the ability to adjust in eight directions;
- step central console with a centrally located information complex monitor;
- wide two-section adjustable exterior mirrors with electric heating;
- dashboard with antiglare protective peak.
- modern audio system;
- increased deflectors of the climate complex;
- special niches located in the doors;
- mounted digital tachometer.
When finishing the cabin, thick fabric and high-quality plastic are used.
The lineup
The currently available diverse range of Ford Transit consists of the following modifications:
- All-metal vans: "Transit", "Custom Transit".
- Minibus.
- Cargo versions: van, isothermal van, side platform with awning.
- Chassis.
- Special versions: medical, school, car shop, utility van, social taxi.
By design and overall dimensions, Ford Transit is divided into the following options:
- Base (for all modifications): standard, long, extra long.
- Roof option (for vans, vans, special versions): basic, high.
- Capacity (for minibuses) - from 20 to 25 passengers.
- Payload: vans and special versions - 0.30-1.20 tons, chassis and cargo versions - 0.55-1.30 tons.
All vehicle modifications have versions with a gross weight of up to 2.5 tons. For this, the standard Ford Transit base is used with body dimensions: length - 2.78 m, and width - 2.11 m. Such options can be operated in Moscow without limits.
Technical Parameters of Transit Series
Currently, cars of the manufactured model range for our country have the following characteristics:
- Engines: number of models - 2, type - diesel, power - 100 and 125 liters. sec., volume - 2.20 l, average fuel consumption (combined cycle) - 8.8 l.
- Transmission - 6-speed., Mechanical.
- Dimensions: length - 5.50-6.71 m, width (excluding mirrors) - 2.06 m, height - 2.49-2.98 m.
- Base (two options) - 3.31 and 3.75 m.
- Loading height - 0.5-0.63 m.
- Ground clearance - 12.0-15.0 cm.
- Drive option - rear.
- Turning circle - 11.0-1.33 m.
- Fuel tank - 95 l.
- Gross weight - 2.49-4.50 tons.
In the line of cars, Ford Transit cargo truck has the largest dimensions.
Among the equipment and systems used on a compact, small-sized Ford Transit, it should be noted:
- front airbags;
- heated windshield with washer fluid quantity sensor;
- Cruise control;
- powerful head optics;
- programmable heater;
- ERA-GLONASS system;
- assistance in starting up and emergency braking;
- ABS
- ESC.
In addition to the specified equipment, the Ford company can offer the customer a large list of options that will allow you to complete the best option for the car.