The buttons and knobs take up almost the entire front part of the dashboard and are difficult to reach from the driver's seat, while the minuscule screen is the same one used in the Fiesta and the Fusion. One serious downside to the base models of the Transit is its abhorrent infotainment system and its archaic layout. The driver has access to two charging ports, three cupholders, the radio, and front and rear AC controls, as well as a plethora of cubbies and other available storage spaces. Similar to the Dodge Grand Caravan, the Transit has a dash-mounted gear shifter, which is actually surprisingly practical. All of the readings and controls are located exactly where you would expect them to be. The dash is simplistic but in a tasteful and convenient way. It is evident that Ford invested most of its design initiative in making the driving experience as pleasant as possible. If you're looking for something more luxurious, a more high-end alternative, like the Mercedes Sprinter, would be a better investment. At the end of the day, the Transit is a tool for efficient transportation, not a party bus. Cup holders and 12V charging ports are sparingly available for the convenience of passengers but not nearly enough to accommodate 12 people.įurthermore, the low-roof versions can be a hassle to get in and out off, and the limited cargo area doesn't allow for large suitcases. Cloth seats for the 12/15 passengers are adequate for long journeys, but anyone over six feet tall will have their knees pressed up against the seat in front of them. The interior of the 2018 Ford Transit is spacious and comfortable but still limiting. Nevertheless, the Transit has a much more modern design than most other full-sized vans on the market and, if nothing else is at least easy on the eyes. The smooth, flowing lines of the front of the vehicle are starkly contrasted with the square and rigid container-like rear body. The 15 passenger seating is a $1495 option just to add those 3 extra seats.Make no mistake: The Transit is primarily a commercial vehicle it's not supposed to be pretty. Most of the 12 passenger vans have to be special ordered even though that is the standard order for the LWB passenger van. The 12 passenger is harder to locate as most of the passenger vans come through the rental companies like Avis, Budget, and Enterprise and they usually specify the 15 passenger models. Trying to modify a 12 passenger will cost you more than just finding the 15 passenger model and getting those extra seats may be hard to come by and expensive. Like everyone has explained, if you want a 15 passenger van, get the proper one you need in the beginning. You would have to modify the rear corner panels so you could mount the seat belt retractors that are separate from the seats in the rear corners. You would need the complete back row of seats plus the seats to replace the row you removed by finding a matching 36" 2 passenger seat and the single seat that mounts over the RH wheel well. If you started with the 12 passenger van, you would have to remove the last row of seats (4) then locate some different seats for installation plus get the correct floor brackets for those added seats. It also gives you ultimate flexibility in configuring the Transit for cargo or passengers as needed. My opinion is that it is better to buy a 15 passenger (used market) and remove/store seats you do not use. On the used market 15 passengers are very common (due to rentals and fleet) and should not have any increased price cost on the used market over a 12 passenger. If you are purchasing and you really think you need the 15 passenger, its much better to buy a 15 passenger from the start unless you get a really, really, really, really good deal on the 12 passenger. The seats are not all interchangeable in different rows positions. On top of that, you will need to buy a single seat plus 4 more seats for the rear. This means that all the seats need to be removed, carpet/flooring, needs to be removed, old mounting rails need to be removed and new mounting rails need to be added. Mounts can be purchased and installed, but many of the mounts are "rails" and extend for multiple rows. Click to expand.The mounts are not in the floor unless it was originally a 15 passenger version.
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