Ford Transit Combi
Ford Transit Combi Ford Transit Combi
Formally, there’s nothing to complain about: the total weight of the Ford does not exceed 3.5 tons; it takes no more than eight riders on board. In reality, the all-wheel drive Transit with its high roof and long base is slightly inferior in size to any foreign-made minibus. And therefore, although each category B driver has the right to drive him, he must soberly assess his abilities before driving such a large car.
Why is such a giant needed? Drive it empty around the city makes no sense (however, pushing in traffic jams on the "Transit" is not too tiring), it is difficult to find a parking place. But meeting the “group of comrades” with luggage at the airport is just for him: seven seats (in addition to the driver's seat) and a huge trunk (and, you can say, no in the luggage compartment minibuses) - everything will fit, everything will fit.
The modern cabin of Transit is nice, cozy and comfortable
The modern cabin of Transit is nice, cozy and comfortable. The modern cabin of Transit is nice, cozy and comfortable.
For longer trips, fishing trips and picnics, he is better suited. Contains "Transit" is much larger than any jeep, and all-wheel drive raises patency to an unattainable height for passenger cars. Of course, there is nothing to do in the sodden black soil "Ford". But to get into places inaccessible to many cars, he is capable of. The spacious lounge, where you can stand at full height, will be appreciated on a bivouac away from home. Especially in inclement weather. If the company is small, even a tent is not needed: it is comfortable to sleep right in the car. And to move from place to place without folding gear and blowing off a rubber boat is the dream of every angler. In nature, the main thing is not to stick under low overhanging branches and, turning off a well-worn road, be guided by common sense: “Transit” is still not an all-terrain vehicle.
"Syringe" from under all wheels. Four-wheel drive for driving outside the asphalt - a dream
"Syringe" from under all wheels. Four-wheel drive for driving outside the asphalt - a dream! "Syringe" from under all wheels. Four-wheel drive for driving outside the asphalt - a dream!
And on the track? In the asphalt disciplines, this Ford is excellent! Dynamics at the level, speed for a hundred - without difficulty. Modern turbodiesel allows you not to fall out of the stream of cars. The power reserve at one gas station is a thousand kilometers. A very solid indicator. The tank holds 103 liters of diesel fuel. In economy mode (speed up to 100 km / h, partial load), the average fuel consumption on the highway is about 9.5 l / 100 km. If you "drown" 120-130 on the autobahn - a little more than 10 liters. Do you know what the trip of journalists to the rally along the route Moscow - Finland - Moscow and even traveling on special stages of the competition cost? Total mileage - 3000 km, fuel costs - 6500 rubles! Steamboats, planes and trains cry for passengers ….
For eight people and a ton of cargo. Trunk volume - more than 10 cubic meters
For eight people and a ton of cargo. Trunk volume - more than 10 cubic meters! For eight people and a ton of cargo. Trunk volume - more than 10 cubic meters!
High landing, excellent visibility, a comfortable seat, sufficient ride and ease of control as a whole facilitate the fate of the driver. On the way back, my shift-colleague and I spent more than 20 hours in the Ford cab. Minimum stops, maximum tedious transport work on a busy highway. To say that they were fresh at the finish is to lie. But I remember a lot of trips in which, while driving a car with comparable mileage, I got tired much more.
The frame, bridge and springs in the rear suspension - all this is in Transit. Such vehicles meet a well-defined driver's definition - “truck in a tuxedo”. As you can see, the passenger "suit" category In the car is quite suitable. There was no trace of the truck.