Review: FPV FG.I F6 and F6E (2008-11) Overview Released in May 2008, the FPV FG Mk.I (FG.I) F6 Series – initially consisting of the F6 and with the F6 E following in 2009 – were rear-wheel drive, performance sedans. Manufactured in Campbellfield, Victoria, the F6 Series were powered by 4.0-litre turbocharged six cylinder petrol engines […]
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Review: Ford T-Series TS50 (1999-02)
Review: Ford T1 TS50 (1999-00) Overview Released in October 1999, the Ford T1 TS50 was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Campbellfield, Victoria, the Ford TS50 was powered by a 4.9-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with an ‘Electronic Sports Shift’ mode – engaged via a switch in […]
Review: Foton Tunland utility (2012-18)
Overview Released in November 2012, the Tunland utility was initially offered with a dual cab body, though single cab bodies followed in 2014. Manufactured in China, the Tunland was powered by a 2.8-litre common-rail, Cummins ISF turbo-diesel engine. The Tunland was available as a 4×2 or 4×4, the latter fitted with a Borg Warner transfer […]
Review: Ford VN Transit Custom (2013-on)
Review: Ford VN.I Transit Custom (2013-18) Overview Released in Australia in September 2013, the Ford VN Transit Custom van range initially consisted of 290S variants with 330L variants following in June 2014. Manufactured in Kocaeli, Turkey, the front-wheel drive Transit Custom was intially powered by a 2.2-litre ‘Duratorq’ turbo-diesel engine which was mated to a […]
Review: Ford VO Transit van (2014-on)
Overview Released in September 2014, the Ford VO Transit van was available in 350L, 350E, 470E variants. Manufactured in Kocaeli, Turkey, the rear-wheel drive Ford VO Transit was initially powered by 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engines that were mated to six-speed manual transmissions, while the range consisted of 350L, 350E and 470E variants. In April 2017, a […]
Review: Ford VM Transit van (2006-13)
Review: Ford VM.I Transit van (2006-11) Overview Released in September 2006, the Ford VM Series I (VM.I) Transit van initially consisted of 2.2 TDCi and 2.4 TDCi variants, with a 2.3i – which was LPG conversion compatible – following in early 2007. In March 2008, the range underwent a slight update, with the 2.3i variant […]
Review: Ford VO Transit cab chassis (2014-on)
Overview Released in September 2014, the Ford VO Transit 470E cab chassis was available in single and double cab bodies. Inside, the single cab bodies had three seats, while the double cab models had seven. The rear-wheel drive VO Transit cab chassis was powered by a 2.2-litre ‘Duratorq TDCi’ engine had a cast iron block, […]
Review: Ford T-Series TL50 (1999-02)
Review: Ford T1 TL50 (1999-00) Overview Released in October 1999, the Ford T1 TL50 was a long wheelbase, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Campbellfield, Victoria, the TL50 was powered by a 4.9-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic. Furthermore, the automatic transmission featured an ‘Electronic Sports Shift’ mode –engaged via a […]
Review: Ford VM Transit bus (2006-13)
Review: Ford VM.I Transit bus (2006-11) Overview Released in September 2006, the Ford VM Series I (VM.I) Transit bus was a twelve seat bus that was powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel (‘TDCi’) engine and had a six-speed manual transmission. The VM Transit Bus was 5680 mm long, 1974 mm wide, 2369 mm tall and had […]
Review: Ford VM Transit cab chassis (2006-13)
Review: Ford VM.I Transit cab chassis (2006-11) Overview Released in September 2006, the Ford VM Transit cab chassis range consisted of three-seat single cab and six-seat dual cab models. There was also a standard and extended frame body, the latter designed for longer and heavier loads. Safety equipment Standard safety equipment for the VM.I Transit […]