I like how intelegent designs are making a comeback in the automotive world... I'm not a big Ford fan, espescially it's passenger cars, but this Transit looks SWEET!!!! I agree Ford kind of missed the boat not bringing this out sooner, but I'm glad they didn't round-file this one and make another rediculous SUV, Cross-over or CUV like they would have 5 years ago (or GM still would). I firmly belive that stressfull/hard times usualy bring about great inventions through out history and hopefully this hard time for the big 3 will do the same. This Transit is a good start for Ford. Give us Awd, a Manual tranny and a little powerfull, fuel efficent Turbo-Diesel and boy do you have a winner on your hands. Even without those things I am betting it's gonna do real well. Big thumbs up to Ford for this one.
Cheers
Dave
EDIT: Has this truck been available in Europe and elsewhere for awhile??? I thought it was an all-new truck. I know the "Panel Van" has been alive and well in the rest of the world since well... forever, but like I said I thought this was a new rig that Ford just released. Sorry to hear that they don't seem to be lasting long, I really want vehicles like this to succeed becasue smart designs and utility before rediculous styling is a trend I want to see more of.
And I hear you Nonimouse, those Caddy "vans" are sweet little trade rigs for sure. I wish we got alot of those little trade vehicles that Europe thives off of. My Dad has an IMACULATE N.American VW Caddy (most of them are completely rusted out or have been wrecked and never straightened) wich is basicly a Rabbit P/U with a swapped in High-Perf 1.8L Gasser. It's a sleeper of a little "sport truck" and it really can haul alot for how small it is. I love that little thing.