So I sat in a new Ford Custom (T7 Transporter) and here's my thoughts.

[Chippie1]

Following new transit with x body kit yesterday what’s think of rear bumper! So clearly fake exhaust outlets it was hideous

 

[Sackmycook]

Sad face rear end

 

[PlanB]

When I picked up my 6th new VW van, I told them it would me my last.
If I want a Ford I'll go to Ford ... and there is no chance of that, either!

And it winds me up how all these conversion company YouTubers are "All In" or "Totally on board" with the new Transporter.
Of course they are, everything they fit is now compatible for either Ford variety.

 

[Howzat]

When I picked up my 6th new VW van, I told them it would me my last.
If I want a Ford I'll go to Ford ... and there is no chance of that, either!

And it winds me up how all these conversion company YouTubers are "All In" or "Totally on board" with the new Transporter.
Of course they are, everything they fit is now compatible for either Ford variety.

What I find troubling is the way some say "the transporter rides better"
Does that mean there are different suspension parts for the Ford and VW variants? I suspect not.

 

[Sasquatch]

What I find troubling is the way some say "the transporter rides better"
Does that mean there are different suspension parts for the Ford and VW variants? I suspect not.

Spring and damping rates differ between the two marques, as does steering ratios. The idea is to give the Transporter more of a VW feel, ie, make it feel like a supermarket trolley on a cobbled street which is VWs go to set up.

Following new transit with x body kit yesterday what’s think of rear bumper! So clearly fake exhaust outlets it was hideous

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That is monstrous. It's bad enough that someone designed it, but inexplicable that someone actually bought it!

 

[T6.1Ste]

Been a long time since I've posted here but I've had to come out the woodwork to say....

I'm absolutely gutted VW have gone into a partnership with Ford. Was being quite optimistic with the T7 announcement (the proper one). If the rumours are true and the new Transporter is basically a Ford Custom with a different dash (which I think it is by all accounts) then it looks like my T6.1 will be with me until I take my last breath! Mind you... I expect the value of the T6.1 to hold pretty well now so we can thank Ford for something I guess.

Anyway.... I went to a ford dealership to have a nosey. After all it's all going to be the same construction coming out the exact same factory somewhere in eastern Europe.

The chassis, body, engine, seats were very disappointing.... It's also a Ford Engine that's going in the new VW according to the dealer.. same as they did for the new Amarok (that's 99.99% a ranger with a VW badge and dash!).

If you get the chance, open the fuel filler cap door and that pretty much sums it all up! Wobbly, flimsy plastic crap. Look at the sliding door mechanism electrical ambilical, ohh my word...

After the experience, I had to go sit in my T6.1 pure breed and grief for a little while. She cheered me up as soon as I started her perfect little VW 2.0 Biturbo and drove off.

By all accounts It's going to have a 2.5 petrol Hybrid option as well which has a range of about 30 odd miles on battery, that's enough to get you out the dealership, realise you've made a huge mistake and drive back I think. I can't see why that additional complexity with a HEV would be a good idea at the minute other than to save you a few quid entering the Zero Emission area to pick up a bag of Coal to chuck on the fire when you get home.

Anyone else had the displeasure or am I over reacting, possibly misinformed and it's going to be totally different vehicle??

Spot on in my eyes