Flash Drive

2015 Ford Transit

June 1, 2015 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

 Model Tested: 2015 Ford Transit 250 HR (high roof)

The 2015 Ford Transit van can be configured for cargo or passengers.
The 2015 Ford Transit van can be configured for cargo or passengers.

 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

The Transit interior features car-like comfort and great storage areas to serve as mobile office.
The Transit interior features car-like comfort and great storage areas to serve as mobile office.

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

Extra wide/tall doors and a flat floor enhance cargo access and versatility.
Extra wide/tall doors and a flat floor enhance cargo access and versatility.

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.