Transit SportVan returns – and this time it’s in the red

Popular SportVan: soon available in red

New colour scheme for popular go-faster Transit

FORD is releasing 100 special edition Transit SportVan models in a distinctive red livery.

The Ford Transit SportVan was first created in 2006 for customers wanting to make a bold statement with their commercial vehicle.

All previous models sold out quickly: Performance Blue with white stripes (500); Sea Grey with silver stripes (80); Panther Black with silver stripes (500); Frozen White with blue stripes (80); and Ink Blue with silver stripes (150).

Ford’s marketing director, Mark Simpson, said: “The SportVan is a real head-turner as well as a reliable workhorse, and that’s why they sell out so fast.”

The Transit SportVan is based on the popular 260 SWB model with front-wheel drive, with the 140PS 2.2-litre TDCi diesel engine and a six-speed transmission. The red SportVan will be the first medium van to come with DAB radio as standard.

The exterior features Colorado Red paintwork, Le Mans-style white bonnet stripes, twin exhausts, 18in graphite colour alloy wheels, low profile 235/45 tyres, front and rear lower spoilers, side skirts and extended wheel arches. Standard safety features include ABS, ESP and driver and passenger airbags.

Inside the cab: velour trim, air conditioning, six CD-player with remote steering-column-mounted controls, cruise control, power windows, powered and heated mirrors, leather steering wheel, tinted glass, leather gearshift knob and a perimeter alarm are also standard.