Model Tested: 2015 Ford Transit 250 HR (high roof)
Engine: 3.2-liter I-5 turbo diesel, 185 horsepower 350 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, rear-wheel-drive
EPA Ratings: 18/City—25/Highway (estimated; EPA ratings not required)
Base Price: $35,285
As Tested: $45,945
Performance:
Excellent torque
Good acceleration
Smooth, quiet diesel engine
Surprisingly tight turning radius
Good fuel economy (we averaged over 21 mpg)
Easy to drive once you adjust to its size
Comfort:
Upright driving position, but very comfortable
Incredible headroom
Some driver’s left foot intrusion from wheel well
Supportive seats for long trips
High quality interior, especially for a commercial van
Very good front passenger room
Optional driver power lumbar a worthwhile extra
Huge sun visors
Utility:
Tons and tons of cargo space
Flat floor
Huge right side and dual rear doors for easy access
Over 6’6” of interior height
Giant two-level door bins
Great storage shelf/nooks over windshield
Rear doors open extra wide
Very bright interior lighting
Excellent windshield wipers for massive amount of glass
WOW Factors:
Big windows, excellent visibility
Huge, versatile cargo bay
Oversize doors for easy loading/unloading
Great engine and transmission
Whines:
Wheels and tires look disproportionately small for height of truck
Backup camera screen is too small
Mostly non-insulated cargo bay is noisy when empty
More cargo loops would be nice
Bottom Line:
The all-new 2015 Ford Transit high roof cargo van is a worthy successor to the long-lived E-Series Ford vans. Driver and passenger comfort is excellent. The interior is well equipped as a mobile office. Cargo space and accessibility are outstanding.
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