Ford Transit Ride and Drive
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
Chris Brewer, chief engineer, commercial vehicles at Ford, explained the ins and outs of the new Transit model.
Attendees were given a quick presentation on how the course has been laid out.
Media reps made their way through the curves, careful not to displace any of the course's orange cones.
The cargo vans were loaded with 1,200 pounds of rubber mats to simulate real-world driving conditions.
Ford offered its full line up of 2015 Transit vans for testing in a closed course next to Kemper Arena in Kansas City.
A pair of media representative wait for the green light to start the course.
The Transit took turns with ease no matter how severe they were.
The 2015 Transit will also be available with the 3.2L I-5 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel.
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