- Willing turbo-diesel engines
- Refined manual transmissions
- Comfortable, supportive driver’s seat
- Comfortable ride
- Light, accurate steering
- Noise from turbo-diesel engines
- Front passenger seats lack thigh support
- Steering wheel lacks height adjustment
- Variable interior trim fit
- Underwhelming 2.3-litre petrol engine
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.
| Body | Frame | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single cab, Dual cab |
Standard, Extended |
2.4-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp man. | 103 kW at 3500 rpm | 375 Nm at 2000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the VM.I Transit cab chassis included a driver’s airbag, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and a driver’s seatbelt pretensioner. From March 2008, the extended frame dual cab was fitted with electronic stability control and traction control.
Features
Standard features for the VM.I Transit cab chassis included a two speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, remote central locking, power mirrors and windows, a 12 volt power outlet and an immobiliser.
Review: Ford VM.II Transit cab chassis (2012-13)
Overview
Released in January 2012, the VM Series II (VM.II) Transit cab chassis was powered by a new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine.
| Body | Frame | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single cab, Dual cab |
Standard, Extended |
2.2-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp man. | 114 kW at 3500 rpm | 385 Nm at 1600-2300 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the VM.II Transit cab chassis included a driver’s airbag, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and a driver’s seatbelt pretensioner. Extended frame models were further equipped with electronic stability control, traction control and hill launch assist as standard. Furthermore, an optional Professional Pack was available which included a front passenger airbag, electronic stability control, traction control and hill launch assist.
From December 2012, the Transit cab chassis was fitted with a front passenger airbag as standard.
Features
Standard features for the VM.II Transit cab chassis included a two speaker sound system with CD player, MP3-compatibility and auxiliary inputs (3.5 mm/iPod), a six-way adjustable driver’s seat and four-way adjustable front passenger seat, air conditioning, steering wheel audio controls, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a 12 volt power outlet, alarm and immobiliser.
The optional Professional Pack also included cruise control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
December 2012: Transit cab chassis update
In December 2012, standard features were extended to include front fog lights, a trip computer and Bluetooth connectivity with Voice Control. Visually, the post-December 2012 models could be identified by their body-coloured grilles.
Related links
- Brochure: Ford VM.II Transit (October 2012)
- Specifications: Ford VM.II Transit (October 2012)
- Wikipedia.org: Ford Transit (Fifth generation)
