Vans have played a bigger role than ever in keeping the country moving in 2020. With lockdown restrictions limiting travel for the public in general, the UK van fleet has offered a important lifeline for companies and families across the country, dealing with deliveries of food, goods and supplies. and in our opinion there’s no van better than the Transit Custom.
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Ford’s medium-sized van is a veritable Swiss army knife of a machine, with a broad variety of options available, from the basic to the sporty or rugged. There are two body lengths, a pair of roofing system heights, and passenger-friendly double cab in-van and Kombi variants, while the Tourneo customized is a plush eight-seat passenger model based on the same body. Ford even provides the Transit customized Nugget, a factory-approved camper variant. depending on which body style you go for, the Transit customized comes in basic Leader, better-equipped Trend, and positively upmarket limited trim.
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If you want a model that stands out, the Transit customized sport adds racing stripes, while Welsh company MS-RT provides a Ford-approved bodykit that turns the customized into an even racier-looking machine. If that’s not your thing, the new Transit customized active is aimed at lifestyle-focused buyers, and the Transit trail features a mechanical limited-slip diff to give better traction in slippery conditions.
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All of these models are powered by diesel engines, but Ford’s 2.0-litre EcoBlue motor is an efficient and powerful unit that provides a terrific balance of performance and economy for cost-conscious company users.