FORD TRANSIT 350 L3 DIESEL FWD

Name: FORD TRANSIT 2.0 EcoBlue 165ps H3 HDE Limited Van Auto [Nav]
Brand: FORD TRANSIT
SKU: 58437
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2.0 EcoBlue 165ps H3 HDE Limited Van Auto [Nav]

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Automatic

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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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Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Automatic

FORD TRANSIT Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
8
Handling
8
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
6
Build
6
Value
8
Equipment
6
Economy
8
Depreciation
5
Insurance
7

Ford's clever E-Transit is sensible and frugal. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Ford has re-imagined what a large full-battery van should be and come up with this, the E-Transit. If your business has been waiting for a large full-electric LCV that really adds up, that day may have arrived.

Background

To be absolutely honest, the properly large-sized full-electric vans we've had to date haven't been very good. The driving range and payloads have been disappointing and the prices high. Time for something better: time for this, the Ford E-Transit. The Blue Oval brand was the last of the major LCV market players to bring a large EV to market, but it was worth waiting for. There's a motor from the Mustang Mach-E, a class-leading driving range, proper car-like coil-sprung suspension and a price which looks competitive. Interested yet?

Driving Experience

A lot's gone on here. There's a choice of two motors, both derived from the one used in the Mustang Mach-E. The lower-powered unit offers 184PS: the higher one 269PS, massively more than any other van on sale. Also borrowed from the Mach-E is the Standard Range 68kWh battery pack, which offers a combined range of up to 196 miles. There's also an optional Enhanced Battery pack that boosts range to as much as 249 miles. The brand decided to put the drive motor at the back, which meant the need to completely redevelop the rear suspension. Out went the combustion model's leaf springs and live axle and in its place were added far more car-like coil springs and independent suspension. There's the usual single-speed EV auto transmission, which has a selectable 'L' setting for greater brake regeneration. There are also three driving modes - 'Normal', 'Eco' and 'Slippery'. And there's even an 'on-board driving coach', which takes the form of a percentage display on the centre screen but can also talk to you if it thinks you need instruction. It might conceivably tell you off for enjoying the instant acceleration too much (there's a potent 430Nm of torque). That's something you'll struggle not to do in that high powered version. Just as well then, that handling, always a Transit strong point, has been improved by the way that the battery pack beneath the load floor lowers the unloaded centre of gravity by about a foot. That'll help traction out of corners and roundabouts.

Design and Build

From the outside, there aren't too many giveaways as to this E-Transit's full-battery status. Not unless you see one plugged-in of course - the CCS socket is in the nose section, which sees the grille featuring chrome blue trim accents. The space behind that grille isn't empty: Ford has stashed there all the vehicle control systems and incorporated into this area a crash structure that it calls the 'Mega Brace'. This aims to replicate the structural role of a conventional engine in a front-end accident. At the wheel, there's a big 12-inch centre infotainment screen running Ford's latest 'SYNC 4' media system. Operators will be interested in the 'ProPower Onboard' set-up that can use the main drive battery as a source of power for tools and equipment. For that, there can be a conventional plug socket in the cab, with two more in the load area and these can draw up to 2.3kW of power. Otherwise, it's just as in a diesel version. The multi-adjustable steering wheel allows a decent driving position and the gear lever is located close at hand. That wheel is loaded with buttons to control the various stereo and phone controls, helping you to take calls safely on the move. Overall, the biggest compliment you can pay this cab is that it feels resolutely car-like.

Market and Model

The E-Transit is priced from around £53,000 ex VAT (but from that you can subtract the £5,000 Plug-in van Grant); that's class-competitive. This van is offered with two trim levels - base 'Leader' and plusher 'Trend'. Think in terms of a price premium of around £5,000 over an equivalently-specified 'EcoBlue Hybrid' manual diesel model; an also around £5,000 over an equivalent conventional diesel 130PS auto variant. The E-Transit's much more powerful than either of those two alternatives though. Choose it and there's a premium of around £1,150 to go from the 184PS version to the faster 269PS variant. Both trim levels offer significantly higher specifications than the equivalent diesel model. Even 'Leader'-spec gets you Electronic Air Temperature Control, Keyless Start, heated seats, a Quickclear windscreen and heated power mirrors. The E-Transit introduces the 'SYNC 4' communications and information system to Ford's commercial vehicle range in Europe, offering twice the computing power of the old 'SYNC 3' system and controlled via a 12-inch touchscreen. 'Trend'-spec adds 'Ford Connected' navigation, which can plan the most efficient route and update drivers on charging, traffic and live parking availability. There's also an 'Intelligent Range' system that claims to display a more accurate distance-to-empty figure. Available enhanced voice control and embedded Amazon Alexa 6 features help drivers receive the information they need without taking their eyes from the road. In addition, all E-Transits feature a standard FordPass Connect modem 7 enabling always-on connectivity. Available drive assist technologies include PreCollision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Sign Recognition, a Blind Spot Information System with Lane Change Warning & Aid, Lane Departure Warning, a Lane-Keeping Aid and Junction Assist. There's also a Reverse Brake Assist system, which uses a camera and sensors to detect pedestrians, cyclists and static obstacles when reversing and can deliver a warning before automatically stopping the vehicle.

Practicalities and Costs

Where a lot of large EV vans fall down is when it comes to the issue of payload. That's not such a problem here. Depending on variant, the E-Transit can take up to 1,745kg; with the longer-range Enhanced Battery, that figure falls to 1484kg. It's available in a wide range of different versions, including van, double-cab-in-van and chassis cab body styles, with multiple lengths and roof heights, as well as GVMs from 3.5 to 4.25 tonnes. Load capacity is unaffected by the EV powertrain installation. And you get the same choice of body styles. That means three wheelbase lengths (L2, L3 and L4) and two roof heights (H2 and H3). Capacity varies between 10.7m3 and 15.1m3. What about charging? Well this Ford can DC charge at a public charger at up to 115kW and at that speed, topping up the 68kWh battery pack 10-80% can be done in 37 minutes. The Enhanced Range battery DC charges at up to 180kW and 10-80% charges in 28 minutes. With a Standard Range model, slower AC charging at home with a 7.4kW wallbox would take 11.5 hours from empty to full - or 8 hours if you have a three-phase supply. As for running costs, well in addition to significant fuel cost savings, Ford estimates that service maintenance and repair costs will be up to 40% lower than equivalent diesel-powered models. The brand also reckons that the ETransit has the lowest such costs on the UK market versus direct competitors. The brand's 'Ford Pro' LCV network offers a class-leading, one year, unlimited mileage service interval and an eight year, 100,000-mile warranty for all high-voltage electric components, including cover for excessive degradation, as well as a one year electric vehicle roadside assistance package including rescue charging. The pan-European Ford Pro Service network is EV-ready with 1,500 EV Certified Dealers across Europe, and over 4,500 Authorised Repairers who all have service capability.

Summary

Even if you don't want to acquire a Ford E-Transit, you can hardly doubt this vehicle's significance. Imagine how much stuff is delivered to your work or your home in a big Transit each year. And imagine what the environmental impact will be of an increasing number of such vehicles being of the full-battery kind. This isn't just a significant step for Ford; it's a significant step for our transport system. Rather than simply throwing an EV powertrain at an existing combustion model to get a product quickly to market (as most of its competitors have done), Ford has taken its time and done the job properly. This 2-tonne Transit design might be familiar, but in some ways, this Electric version offers a deeper dynamic redesign than is the case with the separate mid-sized E-Transit Custom model, which Ford developed with Volkswagen. Future Ford vans will all be rebadged Volkswagens, but this one isn't. And maybe, just maybe, it's better that way.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

5G Modem
8" Part digital instrument cluster
Curvature Control
Digital rear view camera
Driver impairment camera
Easy fuel capless refuelling system
Emergency assistance
Emergency brake warning
Gearshift indicator light
Intelligent Speed Assist
PAS
Pre collision assist 2.2
Reverse gear alarm
Selectable drive mode
SYNC4 navigation
Vehicle maintenance monitor
Warning lights
Water in fuel filter with sensor
Wrong way alert

Entertainment

4 radio speakers
Audio controls mounted on steering wheel
DAB Radio

Exterior Features

Auto high headlamp
Automatic windshield wiper
Body colour front bumper
Chrome Grille
Daytime running lights
Digital rear view mirror
Driver large head/short arm mirror
Driver one touch up/down power windows
Dual power heated signal mirrors with power fold
Electric windshield defroster
Exhaust exit behind muff down
Front fog lamps
High intensity discharge headlamp with static cornering lights
High mounted LED downlighter
High mounted stop lamp
Integrated indicators on door mirrors
Model badge
Plastic rear bumper
Quickclear heated windscreen
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear mudflaps
Rear splash guards
Roof mounted radio antenna
Self coloured cargo door handle
Self coloured door handles
Self coloured rear bumper with integral step
Static bending headlights
Wide bodyside grey mouldings

Interior Features

2 litre twin facia mounted bottle holder
4 spoke premium feel Sensico wrapped steering wheel
Automatic air conditioner with 12 inch multi function display
Driver sunglasses roof storage
Header mounted courtesy lights - 2 map lights
Leather gear shift knob
Leather steering wheel
Load compartment tie down loops
Lockable glove box lid
Overhead console
Paddle shift
Partial molded headliner
Partial rubber inside floor cover
Radio with remote stalks
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rotary gear shifter
Storage box under dual passenger seat

Packs

Driver assistance pack 6P - Transit Auto
ICE Package 3 - Transit
Interior trim accent pack B - Transit

Passive Safety

Driver and passenger seatbelt reminder
Driver front seatbelt buckle pretensioner
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Tyre pressure sensors
Wireless beltminders

Security

Configurable Unlocking
Door entry remote control unit 2 Fobs key
Locking wheel lug nut
Multi channel door entry remote
Shielded power door deadlocks
Speed dependent power lock group
Two step door unlock system
Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Technical

2 x 12V power outlets
ABS + ESP + Hill start assist
Cold start (-20)
Collision mitigation system 2
Electric parking brake
Electronic dynamic cornering control
Front independent MacPherson struts, linear rate coil springs, stabiliser bar, gas pressurised shock absorbers and rear leaf springs
Full braking support (FBS)
Non limited slip differential front axle
Rear axle Alt A - Narrow track
Side wind mitigation
Skeletal narrow rear track
Stop/start function

Wheels

Delete wheel covers
Ful wheel covers
P235/65 R16C BSW tyre size
Single rear wheels

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission

Yes
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1996
Cooling System

WATER
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type

DIESEL
Gears

8 SPEED
Manual Transmission

No
Valve gear

DOHC

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC

No

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?

No
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

165
Based On ID

Not Available
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

EGR
Front Brakes

DISCS
Front Suspension

MACPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark

4
Ghost model for valuation purposes

No
Hand Brake

REAR WHEELS
Insurance Group 1

Not Available
Insurance Group 2

Not Available
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV

5 Star
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Rear Brakes

DISCS
Rear Suspension

LEAF SPRINGS
Relative Height

H3
Relative Length

L3
Running Cost League Headings

LARGE
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

25000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Steering

RACK AND PINION
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

120
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

150000
Vehicle Homologation Class

N1
Vin/Frame No.

Not Available

Performance

0 to 62

Not Available
BHP

165
Engine Power KW

121
Engine Torque LBS.FT

288
Engine Torque MKG

39.8
Engine Torque NM

390
Top Speed

Not Available

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Automatic Clutch

Yes
Plated 3rd Axle

Not Available
Plated 4th Axle

Not Available
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Make

Not Available
Tyre Size Front

235/65 R16
Tyre Size Rear

235/65 R16
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Front Overhang

1023
Height

2767
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

5981
Load Deck Height

590
Load Height

2125
Load Length

3533
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches

1392
Load Width

1784
Rear Door Height

1987
Rear Overhang

1208
Side Load Door Height

1700
Side Load Door Width

1300
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

13.3
Upper Rear Door Width

1565
Wheelbase

3750
Width (excluding mirrors)

2059
Width (including mirrors)

2474

Weight and Capacities

Boot Capacity Saloons

Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

70
Gross Train Weight

6000
Gross Vehicle Weight

3500
Load Space Volume

13
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

2750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2222
No. of Seats

3
Payload

1278
Plated 2nd Axle

2000
Plated Front Axle

1750

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