Happy New Year Everyone!!! Thanks to everyone who subscribed and joined the patreon to make this channel possible. I cannot wait to bring you into the driver seat of more cars and trucks in 21

Glad someone else noticed the MASSIVE sun visors

Me: I’m gonna be more productive in 2021 Me: I’ll get out of bed after I watch Tedward drive this cargo van

Transit and a V6 in Europe? Would never happen. All of our transits are 4 cylinder turbo diesels + FWD.

This video proves I'll watch anything Tedward reviews....

I actually use one of these for work (2018 LR model) I'm a paramedic. Ours are kitted out and slightly souped up. I spend 12 hours a day, 4 days a week in my truck. In almost all aspects, it's a HUGE step up from the traditional F450s we used before. It handles better, it's faster, and the SATNAV... Oh my god the sat nav. It has literally saved lives...

These are absolute hero machines in Europe and especially in the UK... an absolute design original. From my perspective, its up there with the mini and the vw beetle

Thats a school, im not turning in there with a van! haha well played sir! never thought id watch a review on a transit van. keep it up

Backbone of Britain 🇬🇧 the transit is and i can honestly say tranyvans are loved here in UK great to drive

I rented one of these to move out of my apartment. Having never driven a cargo van before, it was super easy to drive and great driving on the freeway. It was also nice having the lane keep assist and backup camera. Much better to drive, more tech and better looking than the econoline and current Chevy cargo vans.

My work van is a 2018 transit high roof, 2.0L diesel, 6 spd manual and RWD. It’s a really good van. Love it

I drive a Transit 150 LR for work, and after driving an E150, the driving characteristics are massively improved. You had to almost fight the Econoline on the highway, and they were so underpowered with the 4.6. I really like driving the Transit, it's so much more comfortable to drive all day and it really scoots for a van.

Ordering my high roof w/ eco boost tomorrow! Another thing to note is that with the introduction of AWD in 2020 transits, consumers finally have an alternative to the Sprinter van (AWD, high roof).

The Ford Transit has been the Backbone of Britain (where I’m from) for a couple of decades now, it’s great to see how popular they have become in North America. When I first heard about you guys having the Transit I was like Wow, cool!!

I started working for Amazon a few weeks ago and drive a similar model van. These things are actually pretty legit and even without the rear/ slide door windows are not too hard to keep visibility/ spacial awareness. Of course the aftermarket backup camera helps a lot, but not bad vans at all

I spent a few years driving Transits all over the UK and developed a weird love for them. They're insanely capable, comfortable, and it's no wonder they're considered the "backbone of Britain ". I was genuinely excited when I saw them for sale when they first showed up in the USA, and was happily surprised when I had to rent a truck at UHaul and got given a transit instead of the econoline conversion. Felt like getting in to an old friend and I found driving it to be easier than my regular car at the time... and I hadn't driven a van since I moved to the US and started driving on the other side of the road. Years later, and even though I have zero practical purpose to drive a van every day, there's a part of me that still wants to. I can't explain it, but I genuinely do want to daily drive one of these things because they're just that good to drive. It's inexplicable compared to some of the other cars I've owned and driven over the years, yet still, somehow, I want 'this'... what the hell is wrong with me??

I love your energy and the enthusiasm in your voice. You got yourself a new subscriber.

Great video on the new 2021 Ford Transit, loved the details you went into with this van. 10/10 video, even downloaded it with premium features. I can’t give this review any more respect.

I have been wanting a van and doing my own conversion to suit my needs. This van with all wheel drive seems to be perfect for overland camping and touring the U.S. Now that I'm retired I can do the conversion taking the time to do the conversion right. I thought about hauling a tear drop trailer or a cargo trailer but the idea of getting stuck and not being able to back up is concerning; having been a Class A eighteen wheeler operator for several years taught me quite a bit. The idea of living the van life, although not always glamorous, still excites me. Thanks for sharing this video. BTW I love your idea of hauling a race car and living in your van. It gives me the idea to haul an ATV or a boat.

I bought a 2017 transit a couple a weeks ago and I love it!! And I agree with him on how easy they are to drive.

Drove one of these recently, and absolutely agree with you that these are surprisingly good to drive.

My dad just bought a 2020 transit 250 lwb short roof awd today. He is upgrading from his 2nd 2006 E350 lwb and he is ecstatic.

Econolines are stressful to drive in a city. Suspension will hurt you, lack of acceleration will get you in trouble, steering had no input and never stayed on center. I actually left a job mostly due to being issued an E250. Transit is a huge leap forward!

My dad has a 2016 Transit 150. May i reiterate that those windows and windshield are huge! He always has the back completely full of equipment and even with all the extra weight it will get up to speed no problem at all. Its impressive

They drive so well and they’re honestly quick as hell with the v6. Sounds good too

Happy 2021 Tedward!

i find it wierd that not even panel vans in america comes with a diesel. they give superior fuel economy and torque for these kind of vehicles.

European vans have been like that forever. I drove a real old Mercedes van for the foodbank. We've had these transits running around for as long as I can remember as well. Most of the ease of use is those enormous mirrors. If they wouldn't look goofy on regular cars I'd love em on those too hahaha. Onwards to 100k subs!!

FINALLY! A video i can show all the truck lovers as to why i'd always prefer a van over a pick up truck! Thank you!

The evolution in the comfort and handling in vans has come a long way just in the last 15 years or so. And as a European I’m not sure if I’ll ever come across that engine configuration in a Transit 😃 They are all 4-cylinder turbo diesels here 😃

Happy new year!!🥂 can’t wait for more epic videos this year!

Happy new year!

Honestly cant wait for the day Tedward reviews a bus. If that ever happens

Great vans! The Transit are well built w/ excellent powertrain. We have 2 an hope to add 2 more soon. Only Transit.

I love these Transits! You can get them with a 6-speed in Europe. If you could get a 3.5 Ecoboost in one of these and the 6-speed I'd pay for that.

I took my emergency vehicle driving course in a Transit ambulance. Then I got in an older rig and realized how nice these new vans are.

I’ll hopefully be importing a new one from the us to the netherlands this year! I don’t care about the cost but i wanted to know the difference between the diesel and gas V6’s and your video helped me out alot! Thanks so much tedward and happy new years!

Vans have made so much progress, it's almost like driving a car, and I think manufacturers do a lot for comfort too because if you drive all day every day, and it pisses you off to even start the engine, just leaving the parking, your work day is gonna suck. In the heavy truck industry this something we care a lot and measure between brands, because driver give honest feedbacks (they spend more time in trucks than at home). I used to borrow a Peugeot J9 (check if you're interested), sliding front door openened the summer, diesel 4 cyl na right between the driver and the passenger in the dog house, slow as hell. That was punishment :D :D

Sounds pretty good for 2021... No fakery, just ligit sound. I like it

Hi Tedward, happy new year!! hope you'll be able to drive the rivian/Amazon delivery van this year 😉

Ford Transit = best van. I deliver all sorts of cars & vans as my job full-time job, and people often ask ‘so what’s the best car you’ve ever driven’, and I stop them in their tracks by truthfully answering that a Ford Transit is very hard to beat (despite me maybe delivering a new Merc at the time). Ford have retained the knack of designing vehicles for drivers, everything in the right place and it all works just like you’d expect it you. Bring on the next Ford Transit delivery!

I've driven the manual version of this and I cam confirm, it is very easy to drive

It's fast until you start putting stuff in the back and loading it down, then it's a dog. The last thing you want also is those big glass windows so everyone can see what you have on the shelves. Also plan on whatever is on the shelves will end up on the floor over a big bump.

Happy new year tedward! Keep up the great work .

Nice, they didn't totally cheap out on the radio. I like that center display

What you said about “handles like a car” it was always that since the original Mk1 Transit was introduced in the late 1960s.

One of my first car is my dad's (obviously white) 2017 EUDM Ford Transit 3.5t, medium lenght medium roof, full panel with no rear glasses, 170hp/405nm 2.0L EcoBlue Diesel with 6 speed DCT PowerShift Transmission. I love driving it, it's comfortable and it's pretty quick imho. One day, I got to my best friend's school to bring him home with the Transit and the policeman that was here to check the traffic pulled me over and wanted me to open the back doors, got me a lot of questions about what I was doing there.. 😅 Gotta write "free candies" on the side next time.

Should've reviewed the ecoboost version, that thing is friggin quick!

Shame we can't have the older TDI motors. Comparatively great mileage and none of the emissions equipt problems

You should have switched to tow/haul. It lightens the steering rack and quickens the shifts and throttle response…it’s basically dynamic mode. Lol

I think when people say something drives like a truck, it's really a reference to actual CDL-required commercial vehicles. Something that says Freightliner on the front, with the 3ft steering wheel. Something with the seat mounted on the ultra-sketchy suspension thing, which feels like sitting on a yoga ball while trying to drive. Pickups used to have a little of that flavor, but a modern F-150 is just a really big car.

Such a great review, such a great channel

Would’ve loved to have one of these back in my motocross and road racing days👍. Waaaay better than a pick up truck, easier to load and your bike/gear stays clean and dry👍; plus you have a place to camp out when you set up your pit. Beauty.

Buying a van is probably the best investment I've ever made. Travelling around the country and enjoy every bit of it.

Thanks for review. Very peppy for a van. Could not pick up is it 3.5L eco boost or atmospheric? Could you drive them back to back? What are 0-60 numbers for each? Thank you.

Now you got me checking the local dealerships. This would make an excellent choice to tow my bike around the country and be able to spend the night in it if equipped correctly.

I wish we got this V6 in the UK, all we get are 4 cylinder diesels with 6-Speed manuals

Thanks for this video. Been considering buying one. What a versatile vehicle!

I can finally drive passed a school in a White van without getting looks from everyone

It's so funny to see a Transit has a 3.5 275hp V6. In Europe we're stuck with diesels usually 4 cylinder. So much nicer sound!!!

It’s nice going from watching your m3 videos and so on to watching an awd ford transit van lmao. Can’t say I’m disappointed and would gladly own either one haha

Hope you have a prosperous 2021

Happy 2021 everyone

I want to say it's a excellent review

Had a Ford transit connect for 5 months during the takata airbag recall. If more people got seat time in them, Ford would sell a bunch more. Very, very good for what it is. Needs an Ecoboost engine for more power.

Love that cup holder position. Also, Tedward, any chances of driving an Ecoboost version?

Bought 250, RWD - love it and you will too.

I love the transit vans. Very easy to drive.

I wish they would offer this spec in Europe, top of the line here is a four cylinder Diesel with 170Hp and FWD

Let's goo 100k!

Happy 2021

Did you say 275hp? We have had this kind of van for quite awhile in europe, but the ones you can rent here are like 100 to 180hp diesel. The new Transit is great, I think it feels the most car-like compared to other vans of this size (Mercedes, VW, Iveco, Fiat)

We have the older versions for our ambulances and they’re awesome! Just a little short for a tall guy:(

Let me start with I live in Massachusetts and work in the Boston area daily, and the Storrow Drive story is 10000% accurate. I don't get it because they have to pass several signs, hit chains, and potentially more signs before they get to those bridges. It's really incredible. A unique state as far as drivers for sure. Anyway I drive a 2016 Transit 250 low roof, or regular roof?? Van daily for work. I love it over the older E250s. There's a few things I can't really stand but I've gotten used to. I really want one with the new dash such as yours in this video. I'll agree completely that they drive like cars. And the best part is the turning radius compared to the predecessor. I could go on and on but I won't on here unless someone wants to know! Thanks for the video!

Happy New Year 🥳

who needs a boring crossover when you can get one of these in their passenger spec haha also the 3.5 EB version can do fat burnouts

I drive the 2020 transit 250 high roof for work it’s great 🤙🏽

My wife is retiring soon, and we're beginning to look at Vans we can build into our own Camper-How does this Van do on Fuel Economy?

Any pickup review or pov coming? :) Btw nice video and happy new year for you :)

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Love Vans, expecially ones like the Renault Trafic/Opel Vivaro. They handle well for what they are.

Curious if you think the NA motor would be fine for a High Roof Extended Transit would have enough power for a full camper build. I know the ecoboost motor is amazing but more complex and has had issues with longevity.

bro istg this van revs as high and sounds almost identical to my '17 FPIU

These vans are sweet, though I like the idea of a Transit Connect or Metris for carrying passengers

Have you ever drove a Mitsubishi Mirage? If so how did you like it?

This is just the base non-turbo v6 correct? If so, I think this had a 6 speed transmission in last years model and now all of Ford’s lineup comes with the 10 speed transmission. Correct? Did you notice gear hunting in this vehicle? Thanks.

Ford UK...the backbone of Britain. Its a shame most of the models are FWD now and have smaller engines, but the Transit still has a charm to it...if you can even say that about a van.

It would be awesome if you reviewed a Promaster to compare!

i take if well over 6-6.5 ft tall drivers then what else would high roof be for?

Transits are hard as hell to work on tho see them all the time at the Ford dealer I work at

Looks like fun for outdoorsy activities.

What is the gas mileage of these vans? I looked at one at the Dealer and its not listed on the Window Sticker, which I thought was a Fed Reqmt. I did read online from someone who bought one of these vans that he was getting 6 miles a gallon-his was outfitted as a camper, so it is heavier I am sure. So anybody know what Ford says the mileage is?

I Love this van too

These things got toughened by the competition in their original markets :)

Doesn't get much better. That's why almost every tradesman and small courier company in the UK used/uses them still.

"You should pull me over and inspect the rear." That's what she said!

Ive owned 3 E series vans and an awd chevy half ton van and a 2015 transit mr 2wd with the powerstroke engine . As a camper the transit is weak tea compared to the e Series. It drives well on pavement and the handling is more car than truck due to reduced weight but that weight (steel) is critical when you want to get off the pavement. Here in the west getting to almost any remote campsite requires some off road durability which the transit has nil. After 22k miles the transit had more squeaks, leaks , and recalls than my 06 e 350 with almost 200k. And ford is still putting a known defective drive shaft in the transit. Splain that ford! I will never buy a new ford vehicle again . I currently own the 06 e350, a 16 f150 4wd and an 06 dodge 1500 4wd.

Interesting review, thank you. My search of Ford websites did not reveal any models identified with the "MR" descriptor present in this video's title. What does "MR" signify please?

You really need the Transit custom there in the Us

We have the current Ford Transit at work and tbh ... I'm absolutely not happy with it. Yes it is much better than the previous Ford Transit Custom, at least it has a little bit more leg room for the driver and co-driver, but in the end it's still a Transit. We only use it for the less important, less urgent stuff and only in the light 3.5t medium roof van configuration while we use the Sprinter in a roughly 5t configuration with a large box. Also it doesn't offer much clever storage space in the cab, ... You should drive it at high speeds in wet conditions ... the wipers will bang against the a-pillars, and backing up can be tricky with wet windows on the side; ROlling them down doesn't help much as the front part of the side windows doesn't go down, and that's exactly the sightline onto the mirrors