History/Overview
When Ford brought the Transit passenger van to North America, it wasn't a revolution for full-size vans, but it definitely was compared with Ford's previous offering in the segment. Now, the 2020 version arrives with a refreshed interior that gets a host of modern active safety features, two new engines, the option of all-wheel drive and a power sliding door.
Available Trims
The 2020 Ford Transit passenger van comes in two trim levels, XL and XLT. While the cargo version offers three roof heights and three lengths, the passenger model comes only as a high-roof with long or extended-length options.
XL comes with glass windows all around, as well as AC and heat for both front and rear zones. There's a full-length cloth headliner, and the seats are cloth both front and rear. Seating for 12 or 15 is available. XL gets a basic AM/FM radio with twin USB ports, Bluetooth, and a 4.0-inch display. Transit gets forward collision warning, post-collision braking, pre-collision braking, lane-keeping, and tire pressure sensors.
XLT adds front and reverse parking sensors and blind-spot alerts as well as Ford's side sensing system. It has chrome-trim headlights, a chrome front grille, and body-colour nose and bumper with silver wheel covers.
Key Options
In addition to the roof and length options, Transit passenger vans can be had with a wide range of kits designed to help upfitters transform the van for your use. There are also towing pack options. The power sliding door and (on XL) rear window defroster are likely popular choices. Adaptive cruise control is an option on XLT, and both can be had with the twin-turbo Ecoboost 3.5L V6 engine.
Fuel Economy
The high weight rating of the Transit vans means that Ford isn't required to provide fuel economy estimates, so hasn't.
Competition
The Transit Wagon competes with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram Promaster, as well as larger cutaway-based purpose-built shuttle vans.
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