![]() Maneuvering to the back rows of seating in all configurations is easy thanks to generous spaces between the seats, but the final row in the 10-, 12- and 15-passenger wagons has four very narrow seats, so don't plan on putting full-size adults back there for too long. Move to the long wheelbase and there is the option for 15-passenger seating, becoming standard if you select the long-wheelbase/extended-length Transit Wagon. The standard setup is for eight, with the option for 10 on the regular-wheelbase models. Passenger-seat layouts run the gamut, depending on the selected length. Springing for the XLT trim is worth the cost merely for the cloth upholstery and cruise control, particularly if you plan to use the Transit on long highway hauls. If you care about the latest infotainment technology, the simplified Sync 3 interface offers myriad improvements over the old MyFord Touch system what's more, the available USB port has been moved for 2016 from low on the center console to a more accessible position above the cupholders. The tall center console, close-to-hand gear selector and easy-to-access audio and climate controls work in harmony to make the drive go more smoothly. For the dashboard, the look is more family minivan than truck. ![]() There's no more climbing and clambering over wide sills to enter the cabin, and no need to use the rear bumper as a stair when stepping inside the cargo area either, thanks to a low floor. It's difficult to believe all the features you've lived without for so long.Ĭompared to the old Ford E-Series van, the Transit boasts a generously low step-in height. Stepping into the 2016 Ford Transit Wagon after coming out of an old-school, truck-based passenger van is somewhat akin to getting a new smartphone after hanging up your old curly-corded, rotary dial desktop model. The same model powered by the 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 is good for the same numbers.Ī CNG/Propane engine prep package is also available for the 3.7-liter V6. The regular-wheelbase Transit Wagon with the 3.7-liter V6 is EPA-rated at 16 mpg combined (14 city/19 highway). Payload and towing capacities vary depending on the model, but can be as high as 4,560 pounds for payload and 7,500 pounds for towing when properly equipped.īecause of the rules governing commercial vehicles, there's only limited fuel economy data on the Transit Wagon available from the EPA. All Transits come with a six-speed automatic transmission that sends the power to the rear wheels. Also available is a turbocharged 3.2-liter diesel-powered inline five-cylinder rated at 185 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, though you can't get this engine with the regular wheelbase. For more power, the Transit can be fitted with a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that generates 310 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. The 2015 Ford Transit Wagon's base engine is a 3.7-liter V6 good for 275 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Each van here will work out well as a passenger hauler, but the well-rounded 2016 Ford Transit Wagon should be at the top of any shopper's list. Nissan's NV Passenger Van sticks with a truck frame and offers a V8 engine option, but has fewer body styles and less versatility overall. The Ram ProMaster offers only one roof height and requires buyers to go through an upfitter for passenger compartment outfitting additionally, it's the only direct rival with front-wheel drive. It offers loads of flexibility and an agreeable driving character, but it's also expensive. ![]() ![]() There are several comparably modern passenger vans on the market, led by the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the one that started the shift away from boxy, truck-based beasts. Everyone, moreover, will enjoy the newly standard rearview camera. ![]() Upfitters should be pleased by the newly optional AGM battery (gasoline engines only), auxiliary fuse panels and heavy-duty alternator, as these additions make it easier to meet the extra power requirements of modified vans. On the technology front, the big news is that Ford has ditched its MyFord Touch infotainment system in favor of Sync 3, which boasts a streamlined touchscreen interface that's more user-friendly. The modest improvements to the 2016 Transit Wagon are aimed at optimizing an already winning formula. It's just a whole lot more pleasant to pilot than its predecessors. Make no mistake, this van can still roll up its sleeves and get to work: You can still haul up to 15 passengers or tow up to 7,500 pounds. Introduced just last year, the Transit breaks from historic norms with its bright and open interior, excellent visibility, comfortable seating and refined ride quality. One of the most notable trend setters in this group is the 2016 Ford Transit Wagon. The passenger-van market has been evolving for several years as a new generation of maneuverable and fuel-efficient models replace the trucklike old guard. ![]()
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