2008 Ford Transit FWD SWB review from Australia and New Zealand
"10/10, A commercial vehicle that compares with a sporty passenger hatch. Comfortable and efficient"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing, it is a new vehicle. (1 year / 22 000Kms)
General comments?
The Ford Transit was worthy of the 2007 van of the year.
Ford have got this one right.
The Transit handles like a nimble hatchback on busy city roads, and cruises effortlessly humming on an open motorway.
The 5-speed transmission is perfectly matched to a smooth and powerful 2.2L common rail diesel engine.
Fuel efficiency is brilliant (+800Kms on 75 Litres)
I have never been more impressed with a commercial vehicle, and I believe it should be compared in favour with comfort and performance of a smaller passenger vehicle.
Based on the older Transit models, Ford have stripped out the running gear and interior and started fresh with very good intentions.
There is a quality European feel to the build of this van, thick pressed panels add to a solid "Clunk" every time you open and close the door.
Available in several models in Australia.
Option of FWD or RWD, SWB MWB and LWB. (Mine is the FWD SWB and you could be mistaken you're driving a Focus XR5)
I have had many commercial vehicles through the years at my work, and nothing has compared to the Transit. (Thumbs down to Renault, Kia and Toyota)
If you are after a larger van that drives and handles much like a sports hatchback, with the comfort and space of a family sedan, along with the efficiency of a scooter, then I highly recommend the FWD Ford Transit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L common rail diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 22000 kilometres |
| Previous car | SsangYong Musso |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2009 |