FORD TRANSIT COURIER DIESEL

Name: FORD TRANSIT COURIER 1.5 EcoBlue Leader Van
Brand: FORD TRANSIT COURIER
SKU: 57597
Availability: InStock

1.5 EcoBlue Leader Van

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Manual

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Lease Type

Contract Hire Finance Lease

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

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Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
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Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Manual

FORD TRANSIT COURIER Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
6
Handling
7
Comfort
7
Space
8
Styling
7
Build
7
Value
7
Equipment
7
Economy
8
Depreciation
6
Insurance
7

Ford's second generation Transit Courier is a small van with big ideas. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Ford has re-invented its smallest van, the Transit Courier, for a new era. That means a full-EV version. But the brand still also offers this little LCV with the more affordable option of petrol or diesel combustion power. Either way, it's practical, affordable to run and surprisingly practical.

Background

Today, a Ford Transit can be many quite separate things. Depending on the model range you prefer, select from either large or very large, compact or, as in this case, spaciously small. Welcome to the Transit Courier, here resigned in second generation form. Like its predecessor, which was introduced back in 2014, it's aimed at the urban delivery market and businesses whose cargo needs don't really justify a stretch to Ford's larger Focus hatch-derived 'Transit Connect' model. And it's built by the Blue Oval brand's Ford Otosan commercial vehicles division in Romania, where the EcoSport crossover used to be made. As before, as well as the Transit Courier panel van, there'll be a Tourneo Courier small MPV version of the same model. But this time round, combustion versions of both will also be joined by two full-electric models, the E-Transit Courier and the E-Tourneo Courier. Ford reckons that LCVs like the Transit Courier have traditionally under-performed in terms of their usability. In response, this MK2 Courier model has the potential for slightly greater carriage capacity and a significantly greater payload. The Blue Oval brand also believes that it brings to this segment traditional Transit toughness. So, a lot's being promised. Let's see what this van can deliver.

Driving Experience

It's a mark of the slowness of the van market to adopt the current electrified culture that Ford feels the need not only to continue to offer combustion versions of the Transit Courier but also to continue to offer a diesel. That's the usual 1.5-litre EcoBlue unit with 100PS. The fossil-fuelled alternative is a 1.0-litre three cylinder EcoBoost petrol unit, which has 100PS in manual form or 125PS with a 7-speed auto. Obviously you'll have to have an auto (the usual EV 1-speeder) if you choose the E-Transit Courier. This has a 134bhp electric motor mounted on the front axle. There's no dual motor AWD version. Expect a battery size around 54kWh and a range of around 200 miles. Top speed is 90mph and there's 290Nm of pulling power. The ride's quite firm - you're certainly aware of every bump, but not to a really uncomfortable degree. And the steering's accurate and refinement's acceptable for the kind of small van this is. Unfortunately, the brakes are a bit grabby. And the mandatory speed limit beep is as awkward to turn off as it usually is on a modern vehicle. In town, a 10.7-metre kerb-to-kerb turning circle and the vehicle's overall length of under 4.4 metres improve manoeuvrability and access to tight spaces. If your Transit Courier will often be driven out of town, you might want to specify it with an Adaptive Cruise Control system that features Lane Centring and traffic queue 'Stop&Go'.

Design and Build

This second generation Transit Courier is 'bigger in every dimension', according to Ford's Design Chief Amko Leenarts. And it's smarter, more sophisticated look is mirrored by equally advanced underpinnings - a heavily revised version of the B2E platform used in the Puma small SUV. Inside, it's even more different, thanks to the addition of a big 'digiboard' instrument panel including an 8-inch screen for the SYNC4 central infotainment display; there's another for the digital instrument panel. The latest wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring connectivity comes included. As you'd want in a small LCV, there's plenty of cab stowage space; decent door bins, a big glovebox with a narrow tray above, a wide overhead shelf and storage space beneath the passenger seat. A narrow stowage area ahead of the gearstick is clearly intended for your 'phone as both USB-A and USB-C ports plus a 12v socket sit just above. And you can potentially charge your 'phone in this bin between the seats just behind the two cupholders. There are also coin trays below the gearstick, ticket clips in the sun visors, a stowage space below the centre air vents, a slim paperwork holder in the passenger footwell and a cubby area behind the digiboard instrument panel.

Market and Model

From launch and at the time of this test in Summer 2024, prices for the combustion version of this model were starting from around £18,000 excluding VAT. That's for the base 100PS EcoBoost petrol manual variant - it's around £1,600 more for the 125PS EcoBoost petrol auto version. You'll probably though, want the diesel variant we tried, which as we tested was priced from just over £19,000. There's just a single body shape, but you can also talk to your Ford Pro dealer about an alternative double-cab-in-van model with a three-seat rear bench and folding bulkhead for maximum loadspace and operating flexibility. This time round with the Courier, you can also get a full-EV version, the E-Transit Courier but you'll need more like £30,000 for one of those, before deduction of the available £2,500 government grant. Across the combustion Courier range, there are four trim levels - base 'Leader', then 'Trend', 'Limited' and 'Active'. You'll need to avoid base 'Leader' trim if you want important features like a sliding left side door, air conditioning, front fog lamps, a rubber load floor cover, a rear view camera and a spare wheel. Driver and cargo safety are paramount concerns for van operators and the Transit Courier aims to set a new benchmark in the segment with its comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems as standard. An optional further bundle includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring and Stop & Go, a Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, Intersection Assist and Reverse Brake Assist for more peace of mind in urban driving. Every Transit Courier features a built-in modem as standard, enabling always-on connectivity with the Ford Pro ecosystem and wireless software updates that can evolve the vehicle's capability over time without requiring a dealer visit.

Practicalities and Costs

Practicality's taken a big step forward with this MK2 Transit Courier model, which as you'd expect from a city van of this size comes only with a single wheelbase length and a standard roof height. Pull back the double rear doors and you'll gain access to the 2,900-litre cargo bay, which is 26% bigger than that of the previous generation model. The cargo space is 1.8-metres long and 1.25-metres high. The width between the rear wheel arches is 1,220mm, made possible by a new rear suspension design that increases the width between the wheelarches by over 200mm. Which is crucial because it enables this compact van to carry two Euro pallets for the first time. With the base trim level, there's also an optional load-through bulkhead that enables the carriage of items up to 2.6-metres long. Also optional is a passenger seat with a flat-folding back rest. Payload capacity's up too; it's 678kg in standard combustion form (up from 582kg before), but you can add a 'High Payload' option which increases that to 845kgs on request (45% better than the previous generation model). It's 700kgs for the E-Transit Courier. The diesel model can tow up to 1,100kg (it's 1,000kg for petrol models and 750kg for the EV). A sliding side door is standard above base trim and another on the other side is optional. What about running costs? Well most operators will want the 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel version, which manages up to 55.4mpg on the combined cycle and up to 135g/km of CO2. If you choose the 1.0-litre 100PS EcoBoost petrol manual version, the official stats are up to 43.5mpg and 148g/km; while for the 1.0 125PS Ecoboost auto, it's 42.8mpg and 151g/km. Service intervals are every two years or every 25,000 miles. As for the E-Tourneo Courier EV, well as we told you in our 'Driving' section, its 54kWh battery offers a range of around 200 miles. This van can DC charge at up to 100kW, which will give you a 10-80% battery replenishment time of under 35 minutes - and 54 miles of range can be added in just 10 minutes. Connected up to your 7kW garage wall box at home, you should easily be able to completely recharge this LCV overnight.

Summary

The segment for small city-shaped vans is, well, small. So this second generation Transit Courier didn't have to be as good as it is. In the metal though, it re-defines what an LCV of this kind should be like. Why? Because it offers almost as much space and payload as a compact van from the next class up. And will transport it all more economically, even if you don't go for the full-electric version. If you're an urban-based operator, it might all be enough to make the prospect of down-sizing your van a pleasant possibility. And if it isn't, your Ford sales person will move you quickly on to the Transit Connect, the next model up in the brand's LCV hierarchy. Many target buyers though, will find this Courier quite sufficient for their needs, swayed also perhaps by the engaging driving dynamics that come courtesy of the Puma-derived underpinnings. Which means that if you're looking for a more efficient and engaging choice for your fleet of small vans, opting for one of these could be a good Courier move.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

8" touchscreen
Door open warning light
Driver alert system
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
eCall emergency system
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)
Ford pass connect modem
Intelligent Speed Assist
Lane keeping alert
Reverse parking sensor
Tachometer
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer
Tyre pressure monitor

Entertainment

4 front speakers
Aux input socket
Steering wheel radio controls

Exterior Features

Auto High Beam Assist
Black front grille
Body colour upper front bumper
Complete tinted glass
Daytime running lights
Halogen headlamps
Halogen taillamps
High mounted stop lamp
Hinged rear cargo door
Power front windows with one touch down on driver side
Self colour lower front bumper
Self coloured door handles
Self coloured rear bumper
Self coloured rear bumper end caps
Variable intermittent windshield wipers

Interior Features

12V power socket in front
2 Front USB ports
2 way front headrestraints
Black inside door handles
Coded cloth upholstery
Floor mounted console
Glovebox with lid
Header courtesy light with 2 map lights
Overhead console
Rubber floor cover in cab area
Sunvisor - Driver side with mirror
Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

Child proof rear door locks
Curtain airbags - left and right
Driver and passenger front seatbelt pre-tensioner
Driver and passenger seatbelt reminder
Driver and passenger side airbags
Driver's airbag
Front 3 point seatbelts
Passenger airbag
Passenger airbag deactivation switch

Security

Immobiliser

Technical

Emergency brake assist
ESC + ABS
Front disc and rear drum brakes
H6 70 AH EFB CCA 700 Alternator
Heavy duty battery
Hill launch assist
Mechanical parking brake
Roll over mitigation
Start/stop system
Traction control

Wheels

Any vendor tyre eco tread

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

140

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission

No
Bore

73.5
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1499
Compression Ratio

16.0:1
Cooling System

WATER
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type

DIESEL
Gears

6 SPEED
Manual Transmission

Yes
Number of Valves

16
Stroke

88.9
Valve gear

SOHC

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

5.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

5.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

4.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb

53.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

61.4

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Alternator Amps

120
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?

No
Badge Engine CC

1.5
Badge Power

100
Based On ID

Not Available
Battery AH

60
Battery Volts

12
Chassis Engine Number

Not Available
Clutch

SINGLE DRY PLATE
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code

Not Available
Coin Power Output Code

Not Available
Coin Series

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code

Not Available
Exhaust System

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Front Brakes

DISCS
Front Suspension

MACPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark

2
Ghost model for valuation purposes

No
Hand Brake

REAR
Insurance Group 1

Not Available
Insurance Group 2

Not Available
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV

Platinum
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

93
Rear Brakes

DRUM
Rear Suspension

SINGLE LEAF SPRINGS
Relative Height

H1
Relative Length

L1
Running Cost League Headings

CITY
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

18000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Steering

PAS RACK AND PINION
This vehicle is classed as a car for VED purposes

No
Vehicle Homologation Class

N1
Vin/Frame No.

Not Available

Performance

BHP

100
Engine Power KW

74
Engine Torque LBS.FT

184
Engine Torque MKG

25.5
Engine Torque NM

250
Top Speed

104

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

No
Automatic Clutch

No
Plated 3rd Axle

Not Available
Plated 4th Axle

Not Available
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Make

Not Available
Tyre Size Front

195/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear

195/65 R15
Tyre Size Spare

Not Available
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

15" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1827
Length

4337
Load Deck Height

590
Load Height

1262
Load Length

1802
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches

1220
Load Width

1535
Side Load Door Height

1069
Side Load Door Width

528
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.7
Turning Circle - Wall to Wall

11.1
Wheelbase

2692
Width (excluding mirrors)

1876
Width (including mirrors)

2076

Weight and Capacities

Boot Capacity Saloons

Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

44
Gross Train Weight

3065
Gross Vehicle Weight

1965
Load Space Volume

2.9
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

680
Minimum Kerbweight

1288
No. of Seats

2
Payload

677
Plated 2nd Axle

1130
Plated Front Axle

945

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