And was Jerusalem builded here, among these dark satanic mills....or was it the new VW Transporter Sportline kombi? Yes it seems that for van man, black is the new white and the latest 'must-have' light commercial colour scheme. And you clearly want to get back in the black at this year's CV Show where the Sportline makes its official debut.
And naturally along with a coat of black paint you'll want lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome grilles and side rails, front and rear spoilers and body coloured bumpers, door handles and mirrors. What's more standard specification of the range-topping Sportline panel van and kombi now includes a new bespoke black leather upholstery with Sportline logo and white stitching.
And lo and behold it can actually carry something too---no really---thanks to the sliding windows for the rear seat passengers, a three-seater folding and tipping rear bench seat, and closed rear panels. Is Biglorryblog convinced...?
Anyroad up, according to Ralf Schueler, Head of Marketing, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
‘We know the Sportline kombi will appeal to owner drivers or company car drivers needing a versatile and distinctive vehicle.’
Black certainly features alot at the show, not least on the Ford stand too where you can find a Transit SportVan revealed in 'Panther Black' with silver stripes. Oh goody. Meanwhile, click through here for a pick-up with a touch of Le Mans about it.
And here it is, the limited edition 'sporty' Ranger Wildtrak pick-up in "Performance Blue with Le Mans style white bonnet stripes". According to Henry F it's "....for the pick-up driver who takes style seriously. Performance Blue has become a popular choice on Ford's passenger cars and it looks great combined with the GT-style stripes on the new Ranger."
And along with the aforementioned paint job, you also get ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), air conditioning, heated front seats and an "off-road information centre as standard equipment." Off-road information centre? wonder what it tell you? "You are currently upside down..."?
Meanwhile, a 156hp 3.0-litre Duratorq TDCi should get you out of trouble and Ford (rather modestly I thought) tells Biglorryblog: "Drivers who want to be noticed will be flocking to Ford of Britain's stand at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham, to see the full line-up of Ford's new sporty range." So there.
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