2015 Ford Transit XLT

The 2015 Transit is Ford's full-size van, the one that replaced the old E-Series for hauling cargo and people. It drives more like a big car than a truck, with a surprisingly smooth ride and steering that's easy to manage in town. You can get it as a cargo van or a passenger wagon, and the high-roof versions let you stand up inside to load gear. The Transit has a solid reputation for holding up well under hard work, though some early models had transmission issues. Stepping up from the base cargo vans, the XLT adds carpeted floors, upgraded cloth seats, and more sound deadening for a nicer driving environment. Under the hood is a 3.7L V6 making 275 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic that shifts smoothly and keeps the engine in its sweet spot for towing or highway cruising.