HYUNDAI WILL BE PRODUCING A FULL-SIZE CARGO VAN FOR THE EUROPEAN MARKET, WITH LOOKS VERY SIMILAR TO THE FORD TRANSIT, MB SPRINTER AND RAM PROMASTER. It will come in a rear-wheel drive with a 2.5-L 4-cyl turbo diesel, with resp. 148/168 hp and 275lb-ft/311lb-ft torque and a six-speed manual transmission. Distance between wheel wells 54.3… Continue reading 2015 Hyundai H350
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2015 MB Sprinter
THE 2015 MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER WILL RECEIVE A SERIES OF IMPROVEMENTS ON TOP OF THE COMPLETE REDESIGN OF THE 2014 MODEL. Some of the new features are: A 7 ft. roof height is added to the line-up. All-wheel drive version beginning next year. A standard engine with 18% less fuel consumption. Crosswind assist, blind spot… Continue reading 2015 MB Sprinter
Ford Transit Bus
NO SIMILARITIES WITH THE 2015 FORD TRANSIT, BUT THE FORD TRANSIT BUS WAS A SMALL BUS PRODUCED BY THE FORD MOTOR CORPORATION FROM 1936 TO 1947. The engine was originally placed at the front, but a rear-engine version replaced the original design in 1939. Ford constructed the chassis, which were then fitted with bodies constructed… Continue reading Ford Transit Bus
Nissan NV400 Euro Van
For many years, the Cargo Van market has suffered from a lack of innovation; this dry spell ended recently with the introduction of the Nissan NV200, the RAM ProMaster and the upcoming 2015 Ford Transit. Now Nissan is introducing a larger NV400 van into the European market, which looks very similar to the Transit… Continue reading Nissan NV400 Euro Van
2014 Cargo Van Comparison
With the new Ram ProMaster cargo van now for sale at your local car dealership and the new Ford Transit coming early 2014, it was time to compare the 5 most popular cargo vans. With the European styling of the current models, a substantial shift in their use as a RV conversion may occur.… Continue reading 2014 Cargo Van Comparison
2014 Ram ProMaster Van
The 2014 line-up of the Ram ProMaster Van is the second introduction of a European style commercial van, after Ford’s early announcement of its Transit van. The ProMaster is based on the Fiat Ducato, with some adjustments and refinements for the American market. As a front-wheel-drive-only, it differentiates itself from other currently available vans. The… Continue reading 2014 Ram ProMaster Van
2014 Ford Transit Van
In the second half of this year, Ford will introduce the 2014 Transit van to the American market, thereby replacing the aging E-Series model. It is basically the full-size van that Ford has been offering in the European and Asian markets for many years. Despite a recent make-over in these markets, Ford made further adjustments… Continue reading 2014 Ford Transit Van
New Ram Promaster Van
After the introduction of the MB Sprinter and the approaching launch of the Ford Transit, the van market is set to heat up with the introduction of a new Ram Van. Car and Driver is reporting the filing of new trademarks that indicate, that they are coming to your showroom soon. The Ram Promaster is… Continue reading New Ram Promaster Van
New Class B Van w/Slide-Out
Do you feel it’s time to move up the ladder and replace your old conversion van with a Class A or Class C RV? Always dreamt of a nice slide-out? You can reserve your special edition Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at Leisure Travel Vans for fall delivery. But don’t forget your wallet, prices start above $100,000.… Continue reading New Class B Van w/Slide-Out
Ford Transit Styling Revealed
The new Ford Transit Custom has begun production in Europe. It is the smaller front-wheel drive variant of the van. The North American-spec Transit van will have a heavier-duty rear-wheel drive for greater payload and hauling capacity but the look and styling of the front and rear-drive models should be nearly identical. Ford will… Continue reading Ford Transit Styling Revealed