Ford Transit T350 Limited

The Newly Updated 2020 Ford Transit T350 Limited

Be one of the first to rent the all new 2020 Ford Transit T350 Limited. The Ford Transit needs no introduction. Available in a diverse range of sizes and specifications, it’s the most ubiquitous van on the road and has been the best selling, class leading van on sale in the UK for well over a half a century. Naturally, we have the full range available for van hire at Westwood. Never a company to sit on their laurels, Ford have once again updated the Ford Transit Range, with innumerable improvements, most recently on the Ford Transit T350 Limited which benefits from a facelift as well as a number of improvements in terms of efficiency, usability and sustainability. The Transit Connect and Transit Custom have already benefited from similar upgrades, so it’s only right the the full size Transit received the same treatment and there’s lots to discover on this refreshed and rejuvenated van.  

What’s New on the 2020 Ford Transit T350?

The Ford Transit has been in a state of constant evolution since it was first introduced around 60 years ago. Ford got it absolutely right fist time, but as time and technology moved on, changes have been constant in the effort to keep the Transit at the forefront of the light commercial vehicle market. it has to be said that Ford have done a great job keeping their class leading van ahead of the significant competition and the latest updates to the range are likely to continue to blaze the trail for their rivals to try and follow. Driving habits and technology are changing and the new 2020 Ford Transit T350 Limited has been improved to embrace them, making it truly a van for the 21st century, designed for the way fleets operate and how workers drive.  

‘Mild Hybrid’ Technology

A first on a large van, the 2020 Ford Transit incorporates a 48 volt micro-hybrid system to improve fuel efficiency. In practice this system stores electricity using regenerative braking in a small battery and uses this to power the on board systems as well as assisting initial acceleration. This results in a smoother start off the mark as well as real world improvements in fuel economy. Drivers who find themselves driving in stop-start traffic are likely to experience the largest improvements in fuel economy with 10% savings claimed thanks to this system alone. The engines, already some of the best on the market, have also been further improved in terms of efficiency.  

Reduced weight means you can carry more

Ford have increased the payload in the Ford Transit by taking a holistic approach to weight saving in the van itself. Anywhere they could reduce weight by improving their technology, or materials without compromising on strength or performance, they’ve done so. Large reductions have been made by improving how they manufacture steel wheels and replacing the steel bonnet with an aluminium one, but smaller gains have been made elsewhere, which while marginal on their own, have added up to a huge loss of weight when added together. Naturally the less the van weighs, the more weight you can carry and the more efficient it is the rest of the time.  

The Latest Driver Aids and Connected Tech’

In a world where everything seems connected to everything else, it’s no surprise that the latest Ford Transit further embraces the technology that allows drivers to be connected to the rest of the world as well as there being numerous changes which improve safety and inch ever closer to a future where the process of driving may well be fully automated. Ford’s excellent Sync3 system has been around for over a year, but there are several other new technologies incorporated into the 2020 Ford Transit. An improvement many won’t notice is the switch from a hydraulic power steering system to an electric one. As well as doing the same job more efficiently (with commensurate improvements in fuel economy) this opens the door for the van to assist the driver, lane keep assist and active park assist and automatic emergency braking being the most obvious additions to the Ford Transit’s bag of tricks. The new Ford Transit also features selectable driving modes – another first! Other options available are blind spot warning, front/rear parking aids incorporating wide angle cameras, adaptive cruise control, the ability to detect pedestrians and even read road signs. Fleet managers will find that the new Ford Transit T350 Limited make their jobs far easier thanks to the PassConnect system which via a built in 4G wifi modem, allows them to monitor each van remotely as well as allow features to be accessed via a connected smartphone. For those looking to manage drivers more closely, there’s also the MyKey system which allows for setting of speed limiters and granular control over a range of other features, right down to setting the maximum volume of the van stereo.  

Oh….. and it looks better too!

With all the improvements under the hood and behind the scenes, the first thing most people are likely to notice is the facelift and improved cab. The 2020 Ford Transit has been given a nip and a tuck much akin to the slightly smaller Transit Custom. More than just cosmetic updates, these design improvements give a more upmarket aspect to the van and the interior design improvements make the van easier and more pleasant to drive. For a large van to feel and drive like a car is quite an achievement!  

Rent the full Ford Transit Range From Westwood Motor Group

At Westwood, you can be sure of the best deals, the latest vans and unbeatable service. The 2020 Ford Transit T350 Limited is the top of the range version of Ford’s newly facelifted large van and is available for van hire at prices starting from £99 per week. Compare this with our competitors if you like, we’re confident you won’t find better, newer or cheaper van hire anywhere. Contact us for details. Drive away today in the latest Ford Transit – Look No Further than Westwood Motor Group!    

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