2011 Ford Transit SportVan UK Special Edition review and pictures

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Posted Saturday, 16 October 2010 , 13:10:52 by:Angela

As Ford is now coming to its 45th year of being Britain`s best selling van, Ford Company decided to release 100 special edition of Transit SportVan models, which feature distinctive red livery.
It is powered by a 140 PS TDCi Duratorq engine with a six-speed transmission and the SportVan first appeared on the market in 2006, willing to reach those customers who wanted to make a bold statement with their commercial vehicle.
The previous models were sold quite fast and we are talking about Performance Blue with white stripes (500)Sea Grey with silver stripes (80), Panther Black with silver stripes (500), Frozen White with blue stripes (80) and Ink Blue with silver stripes (150), and according to Mark Simpson, the Ford marketing director in Britain, the reason for these rapid sellings is that the Ford SportVan is a reliable workhorse. It will also be the first medium van featuring a DAB radio as standard. Among other features we can include velour trim for the interior, together with air conditioning, cruise control, powered and heated mirrors, leather steering wheel and a perimeter alarm, being available as standard also.
As concerning the options, the drivers may choose leather seats, Satellite Navigation FX system, LED cargo lights in the rear and LED daytime running lights.
Its sales are to start in October, with a price of £22,630.

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Ford Transit SportVan UK Special Edition review:

Ford Transit Sportvan goes Red

Colorado Red paintwork with white bonnet stripes
18in graphite colour alloy wheels, twin exhaust pipes and spoilers
Powered by a 140PS TDCi Duratorq engine
First medium van with DAB radio as standard
A limited edition of 100
On sale end of October at £22,630

With the Ford Transit reaching its 45th year as Britain's best selling van, Ford is releasing 100 special edition Transit SportVan models in distinctive red livery.

The Ford Transit SportVan was first created in 2006 for customers wanting to make a bold statement with their commercial vehicle. All previous models are sold out: Performance Blue with white stripes (500), Sea Grey with silver stripes (80), Panther Black with silver stripes (500), Frozen White with blue stripes (80) and Ink Blue with silver stripes (150).

Ford of Britain's marketing director, Mark Simpson, said: "We know that 'white van man' is image conscious both personally and for his business. The SportVan is a real head-turner as well as a reliable workhorse and that's why they sell out so fast."

The Transit SportVan is based on the popular 260, short wheelbase model with front wheel drive, the 140PS 2.2-litre TDCi diesel engine and a six-speed transmission. The red SportVan will be the first medium van to come with DAB radio as standard.

The exterior features Colorado Red paintwork, Le Mans-style white bonnet stripes, twin exhausts, 18in graphite colour alloy wheels, low profile 235/45 tyres, front and rear lower spoilers, side skirts and extended wheel arches. Standard safety features include ABS, ESP and driver and passenger airbags.

Inside the cab: velour trim, air conditioning, six CD-player with remote steering-column-mounted controls, cruise control, power windows, powered and heated mirrors, leather steering wheel, tinted glass, leather gearshift knob and a perimeter alarm are also standard.

Power deadlocks, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlights, front fog lights and a load area protection kit similarly come on every SportVan. Optional are leather seats, Satellite Navigation FX system with 5in colour screen, LED cargo lights in rear and LED daytime running lights.

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