New Ford Transit 2023 Review

The Ford Transit is a household name when it comes to commercial vans. There are millions of these vans all over the world, which helping thousands of businesses get by. The 2023 Transit will also be available soon, and you can order it now. But before you do, here’s the Ford Transit 2023 review:

Features

The 2023 Ford Transit is part of the 4th generation of the iconic Transit brand. This new model will offer you 2 engine options, and 3 trim levels. These should combine with several body configurations, roof heights, wheelbases, etc.

Engine and Numbers

There are 2 engines which are expected for this van. The first one is a 3.5-liter V6 which should make 275 hp and 262 lb-ft. The second is a 3.5L V6 turbo that should produce around 310 hp and 410 lb-ft. Both of these should come mated to a 10-speed automatic.

As both the engines should churn out a respectable amount of power, the 0-60 mph times will be livid. If you equip it right, the 2023 Transit will do the job in less than 7 seconds. This makes it quicker than many passenger cars on the market today.

But it isn’t just good at accelerating as it can also pull heavy while doing so. The 2023 Transit is expected to haul up to 7500 lbs. This high towing capacity puts it amongst the best vans in its class. Meanwhile, the payload capacity goes up to 3776 lbs. So, what about the fuel consumption then?

The cargo version of the van should get you up to a respectable 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway. If you pick the 2023 Transit Connect, it should deliver up to 24 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway according to the EPA. The 2023 E-Transit should do up to 126 miles on a full charge.

Interior and Technology

The new Ford Transit 2023 is expected to offer a variety of body types, discussed below. The features it has are to be combined with 3 trim levels. Overall, the interior quality is excellent and it gives you a feeling of quality. It is also a very comfortable experience, no matter which variant you pick.

There are several reasons for this. If we talk about passengers, then the 2023 Transit should be able to seat up to 15 of them. They will have an ample amount of headroom and legroom. Also, there shouldn’t be any issues when it comes to quietness as all the occupants will be shielded from the road noise.

All of the aforementioned refinement is also accompanied by many amenities. Despite being a commercial vehicle, the Transit features all sorts of standard tech offerings. These include but aren’t limited to automatic rain-sensing wipers, aircon and heating, etc.

There’s a hefty options list which includes a power-sliding door, keyless entry, push-button ignition, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, a 4-inch display for infotainment, an 8-speaker sound system, and heating and 10-way power adjustability for the front seats.

There are a handful of standard safety systems as well. Blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning (w/automated emergency braking), and standard lane-keeping assistance (w/lane-departure warning) are some of them. Adaptive cruise control is also available.

Exterior and Driving

The 2023 Transit is a good-looking van that is available in many different configurations. There are some differences between the trim levels on the exterior. These include the front grille, the bumpers, and the wheels.

While you do get to choose between several roof heights, the new Transit is also available in 3 main types of body styles. They are the following:

1. Cargo van
2. Crew van
3. Passenger van

To add to the versatility, these vans are available in 3 different wheelbase sizes, based on your business needs. You also have to choose the GVWR of the van that you’re ordering. There are 4 options here ranging from 9250 lbs., all the way up to 10360 lbs.

The greater the GVWR, the more stable the van will be when you’re doing some heavy lifting. Also, the Transit is available in SRW and DRW styles. The former is the standard option and is more maneuverable, while the latter adds more rigidity and traction to the mix.

If you need something more compact, the 2023 Transit Connect is also an option that can be used for transporting cargo and/or passengers.

The 2023 Transit is available in the following exterior colors:

Before you order yours, ensure that the color you like is available on the trim of your choice.

As indicated by the acceleration figure above, the 2023 Transit is not your typical slow and dimwitted van. Instead, it offers a rather exciting driving style and the handling will be unlike any other van that you’ve driven before. Even the ride will be very comfortable.

Reliability and Warranty

Because it is a van, you cannot the 2023 Transit to receive reliability ratings from organizations such as JD Power and Consumer Reports. However, you can rely on the reviews and feedbacks from the owners of last year’s model to know that this van will be quite dependable as well.

You can also expect Ford to offer 2 warranties for this van. The first one should be the limited warranty of 3 years or 36k miles. The second should be a powertrain warranty which should be good for 5 years or 60k miles.

Verdict

The 2023 Ford Transit should be a blast to own based on what we know now. This van is a flawless continuation of the 40-plus-year-old Transit brand. It is more powerful, capable and versatile than ever; at the same time, it is also more sophisticated than so many passenger cars.

The features, the comfort, and the reliability; they’re all off the charts, making this an excellent buy.

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