Published: Commercial Motor, 14 Mar 2002
Ford Transit 280 SWBby: Kevin Swallow
The hype surrounding the all-new Ford Transit was considerable, to say the least. But since the exitement died down Ford has maintained its domination of the UK market so the newcomer must have a lot going for it.
To find out how much, CM will be running a Transit 280 for a full 12 months.
Verdict
A van with optional extra payload is always gladly received. Over the next 12 months we will endeavour to discoer which toys are necessary and which the operator can do without. It will also be interesting to see if the cab gets noisier as more miles are piled on.
First impressions are favourable - we'll keep you posted.
Vehicle Specifications
Ford Transit 280 SWB
| Fuel Consumption: | 32.5mpg(8.7lit/100km) |
| Average speed: | 67.6km/h |
| Gross weight as tested: | 2,640kg |
| Net payload: | 1,028kg |
| Price as tested: | £14,950(ex-VAT) |
