"412GTI" (sixspeedab)
03/05/2019 at 10:43 • Filed to: Ford, Van
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"412GTI" (sixspeedab)
03/05/2019 at 10:43 • Filed to: Ford, Van | 1
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Working man with his working van. Also..BROWN
2019 is The Year of the Grille! That’s right, BMW can’t have all the fun enlarging their snouts and this Built Ford Tough van needs a Built Ford Tough Grille.
Okay, in all seriousness it’s not that much larger than the pre-refresh Transit, but it’s funny to see this styling trend being applied to vehicles of all types.
Now on to the updates. All 2020 Ford Transits receive the GM/Ford Co-developed 10 Speed transmission. Gone is the 3.7 liter V6, it’s being replaced by a new 3.5 Liter Port & Direct Injection V6. Also gone is the turbo diesel inline 5 cylinder, now replaced with a 2.0 liter EcoBlue 4 cylinder diesel, currently used in European Transits & Rangers. No mention of output. Also, no word on whether the 3.5 Ecoboost V6 will stick around. AWD will now be an option for the Transit which is pretty unique.
Other updates include some interior tweaks, new infotainment, and better safety options including driver technologies like adaptive cruise, emergency breaking, etc.
It’s great to see Ford continuing to update the Transit. I’ve always been impressed with how well these large vans drive, especially compared to the ancient GM ones and Ford previous E-Series.
Cé hé sin
> 412GTI
03/05/2019 at 12:21 |
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America cannot into manual Transits?
My friendly local Ford dealer will offer me a 2.0 diesel (no other choice but different power outputs) with a six speed manual (until recently no other choice).
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412GTI
> Cé hé sin
03/05/2019 at 12:30 |
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Nope, no manual Transits for us. Even if they did offer it I’m sure the take rate would be pretty low.
jimz
> 412GTI
03/05/2019 at 12:43 |
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the take rate would be effectively zero.
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> jimz
03/05/2019 at 12:47 |
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Curiously, I understand that manual
trucks (proper trucks where you use the gears twice over) are still a thing in North America whereas they’re almost gone here. Mercedes’
website doesn’t even mention manuals.
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jimz
> Cé hé sin
03/05/2019 at 13:22 |
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automatics are growing fast. though you’ll still find the row-your-own boxes in heavily loaded applications where they really do need the ratio spread of 18 speeds.
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> jimz
03/05/2019 at 15:30 |
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Nothing stopping you automating 18 speeds....these aren’t torque converter automatics but automated manuals. They work just the same way as their manual counterparts with typically three boxes working in series.
Here’s a Merc SLT heavy hauler which will shift 250 tonnes . It’s got a torque converter for starting but otherwise it’s a standard 16 speed automated manual.
carcrasher88
> 412GTI
03/05/2019 at 17:29 |
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Honestly, it’s not a bad look. I like it. Should look good with an Airstream RV conversion.
The availability of AWD is somewhat unique. Definitely unique among domestic branded options (the Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana haven’t offered AWD since 2014), though you can get it in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> 412GTI
03/05/2019 at 17:34 |
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Wonder if I'll be able to get the dual cab model with AWD....hmmm
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412GTI
> carcrasher88
03/05/2019 at 20:38 |
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Didn’t know you could get the Sprinter in AWD. I think it’s a great idea especially for a domestic brand.
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SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> 412GTI
03/05/2019 at 23:15 |
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According to Ford UK I can get the dual cab chassis with AWD and a 6 speed manual transmission but only with the 96 kW 2.0 litre Tdi engine . £ 35,000. Or you can go RWD with the more powerful 125 kW TDi engine for £3,000 less...or the same price if RWD with a Dana dual rear wheel axle.
That's not promising for Oz spec...
i86hotdogs
> jimz
03/06/2019 at 13:51 |
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I’d buy one