2017 Ford Transit

Interior Space and Versatility

The 2017 Ford Transit gets full marks for flexibility. You’ll be able to choose between either the Transit Van for excessive cargo or the Transit Passenger Wagon to carry up to 15 passengers, and there are several wheelbase options for each:

• Transit Van: Select from a 130-inch wheelbase with 126-inch load floor, a 148-inch wheelbase with 143.7-inch load floor, and a 148-inch wheelbase/extended body with 172.2-inch load floor.
• Transit Passenger Wagon: Choose between a 130-inch wheelbase with standard 8-passenger seating or available 10-passenger aisle seating, a 148-inch wheelbase with standard 12- or available 15-passenger aisle seating, and a 148-inch wheelbase/extended body with standard 15-passenger seating and added cargo space.

If that’s not enough, there are also three separate roof heights (83-inches, 100-inches, or 110-inches), plus several cargo door and side window configurations.

Powertrain Options

Commercial vehicles demand serious power if they’re to continue working tirelessly no matter the amount of cargo you load them down with. The 2017 Ford Transit accommodates with three available options:

• 3.7L Ti-VCT V6: Comes as standard to deliver up to an impressive 275 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque.
• 3.5L EcoBoost V6: This state-of-the-art V6 is available to provide up to 310 horsepower and a Best-in-Class V6/V8 maximum gas torque rating of 400 lb-ft.
• 3.2L I-5 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel: Direct injection delivers up to 185 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque from this third-generation Ford diesel powerhouse.

Each of these work-horse engines is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission system with Selectshift with overdrive, so you can count on making excellent mileage no matter your output.

Comfort and Convenience Features

The 2017 Ford Transit offers a range of technologies to complement its flexible body and high-end power options. The following amenities are particularly useful throughout the working day:

• SYNC 3: Advanced voice-activated technology and an easy-to-read color touchscreen make it easy to access and control vehicle systems, whether that means changing the radio station or inputting a destination to the GPS satnav system.
• Ford Telematics powered by Telogis: Allows you to keep track of your fleet. Everything from real-time vehicle maintenance alerts to routing comes through a GPS enabled “black box,” mounted inside the vehicle. Further features include geo-fencing and satellite imagery.

Naperville and Oswego Drivers Should Take a Closer Look at the 2017 Transit

If you’d like to find out more about the 2017 Ford Transit, take a look inside, or even arrange a test drive, don’t hesitate to come on down to the showroom here at River View Ford today. We look forward to seeing you soon!