Ford Transit window van
Malaysia Ford distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion
(SDAC) has launched the new Ford Transit window van. The 14-seater
is available solely in white and priced at RM 148,888 on the road without
insurance (RM 151,888 in East Malaysia).
The latest Transit takes over from the fifth-gen van
launched here in July 2014. It comes with a new trapezoidal grille face and a
dashboard that’s a lot more car-like than before, a design that Ford passenger
car owners will be familiar with.
The Transit is powered by the same proven 2.2 litre
Duratorq turbodiesel engine, offering 155 PS and 385 Nm of torque. Drive is
channeled to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. Ford says
that the driving position is more comfortable than before (steering adjustable
for rake and reach), and that the Transit’s driving dynamics is now more
confident and car-like.
The Blue Oval claims that the new Transit’s interior
is significantly more refined, with reduced noise levels and improved ride comfort
for passengers. The van also has a range of stowage solutions including a large
hidden compartment under the front passenger seat and door storage pockets that
can fit an A4 clipboard and a two-litre drink bottle.
Safety kit includes dual front airbags, ABS, ESP,
Hill Launch Assist, Emergency Brake Assist and Warning, rollover mitigation,
front and rear parking sensors, three-point seatbelts for all passengers and
second row Isofix child seat anchors. There’s an emergency release hammer and
power operated side steps that automatically extend/retract when the sliding
door is opened and closed.
