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Despite the fact that Turkey is fast becoming the dominant source of production, Transit remains for the moment, at least a British icon.
Although it has not received the same comprehensive overhaul as some of its key rivals, the latest model has a number of strong selling points. Its handling is top-notch, the gear change is superb, and the gears are well-matched to the selection of flexible engines.
Opt for the most powerful model In the line-up, and you will soon show drivers of rival vans a clean pair of heels.
Ford gets full marks for making ESP standard, and for producing a vehicle with a sensibly designed load box payload capacities run from getting on for a tonne to more than 2.0 tonnes and a well-thought-out cab interior Nor are in-cab noise levels too disturbing.
On the downside, Ford has skimped in places on the materials it uses. Too much of the plastic employed in the cab looks and feels cheap. However, that is the only real criticism of a van that remains a key contender. The long-awaited addition of a 4x4 to the line-up can only aid its fortunes.