Overview
The 2012 Ford Transit LOW (SWB) is a front wheel drive Van that was released to the Australian market on 7th January 2010 classified as a VM MY10. The Ford Transit is regarded as a van built in United Kingdom with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $13,300.
The Ford Transit is a front wheel drive 2 door with 3 seats, powered by a 2.2L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 81 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 285 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. Ford claims the Transit LOW (SWB) uses 8.2L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 213g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 976km per full tank.
The Ford Transit measures 2067mm (81.4 inches) in height, 4863mm (191.5 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 2933mm (115.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1700kg (3747.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit LOW (SWB) comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100km warranty.
The 2012 Ford Transit LOW (SWB) has a 100mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
The Ford Transit has received a 3 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Wheel Arch and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Front Floor. An example VIN number would be similar to WF0XXXTTFX6T12345.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2198 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 81kW |
| Power RPM | 3500 |
| Torque | 285Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 |
| Bore Stroke | 86x94.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 18.00 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, macpherson strut, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Suspension Rear | gas damper, leaf spring |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.2 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 80 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 213 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 195/70 R15 |
| Tyre Rear | 195/70 R15 |
| Front Rim Size | 5.5x15 |
| Rear Rim Size | 5.5x15 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 2067 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4863 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1974 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 100 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2933 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.8 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1700 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 4500 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2800 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2000 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Front Floor |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Wheel Arch |
| VIN Number | WF0XXXTTFX6T12345 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 29/02/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 3 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |