Away from cruising, it’s easy to flick between gears, thanks to a slick shift mechanism on the manual transmission. Perhaps it’s here where the Transit Courier feels closest to Ford’s passenger-car offerings, although there’s a familiar weight and accuracy to the steering, too, making the Transit Courier an easy vehicle to place, both in faster corners and tight urban streets. With around half the maximum payload on board, the ride felt comfortable yet composed (sticking with 16-inch wheels may help a little with this).
The car-like interior can be had with plenty of modern technology
The cabin has a fully digital instrument cluster and, more usefully for van users, a functional dash that includes an eight-inch infotainment system, complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, plus a built-in mount that’s designed to house a variety of aftermarket smartphone holders. There’s overhead storage, plus a central bin for A4-sized folders and door pockets big enough to hold 1.5-litre bottles.
There’s a wide range of adjustment for the driver’s seat, so it’s easy to get comfortable, while the switchgear is shared with Ford’s passenger cars, so it’s good to use. There are plenty of hard-wearing plastics on board, and rubber flooring for hard use, although the higher spec versions feature carpets for added comfort and sound insulation.
Back-up matters in commercial vehicles, and the Transit Courier has always-on connectivity, allowing it to be integrated into and managed through the Ford Pro digital ‘fleet ecosystem’. In truth, most of the big van retailers offer similar back-up, although the sheer scale of Ford’s UK dealer network does give it a small advantage on support.
Van dimensions
| Panel van: | H:1,827/W:1,800/L:4,337mm |
Load area dimensions
| Standard: | H: 1,253mm/W: 1,535mm/L: 1,802mm/Volume: 2.9m3 |
| Thru load: | H: 1,253mm/W: 1,535mm/L: 2,667mm/Volume: N/A |
