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Ford Transit Ihe generic name in panel vans, Transit continues
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'o dominate the market —and rightly so. Launch of he new Transit in 2001 addressed many of the 'ailings of the old version with improved loadapace thanks to reduced tumblehome, a better 'riving environment and driveabilily. The initial angine offering let the product down a bit though, Nith a new common-rail engine family and 3utomalic transmission now available, the iriveline is much stronger. However, interior will mon need updating.
As you'd expect the range is extensive. Front and -ear-wheel-drive versions are available giving if a .:omprehensive offering from one model. Load .rolume options run from 6.6e to a top of the range 14.3neJumbo. Payloads range from 843kg to 1,677kg. Van, chassis-cab and a Ford-approved line of tippers and dropsides are available exfactory.
Market leader with a dealer on every corner Excellent loading area Staffing to show signs of age against more modern competition
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Deserves its place at the head of the market for now, though its leadership is under pressure