Ford’s large Transit van is being well received in the industry. It sold a staggering 10,030 units in December. This is nearly double the 5,611 vans that Chevy Express sold in the same month. If this continues, the Ford Transit will be the best selling large van in 2015.
The now discontinued Ford E-series was the best seller. GMC Savana was the most improved in sales. However, it’s being challenged for third place by the refreshed Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Full-size Commercial Van – 2014
| YTD 2014 # | YTD ’14 / ’13 % | |
| Ford E-Series | 103,263 | -17.6% |
| Chevy Express | 79,352 | 0.3% |
| GMC Savana | 26,641 | 59.5% |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 25,745 | 18.0% |
| Ford Transit | 20,448 | NEW |
| Ram ProMaster | 18,039 | NEW |
| Nissan NV | 14,890 | 18.3% |
Watch this TFLtruck insider video of the 2015 Ford Transit Skyliner van from the 2014 New York Auto Show.
Mid-size Commercial Van – 2014
| YTD 2014 # | YTD ’14 / ’13 % | |
| Ford Transit Connect | 43,210 | 8.8% |
| Nissan NV200 | 13,385 | 190.0% |
| Ram Cargo Van | 11,311 | 27.0% |
| Chevy City Express | 530 | NEW |
The Ford Transit Connect is leading the mid-size commercial van segment, although it also sells a significant number of the passenger version “Wagon”. The 2015 Chevy City Express just went on sale. The 2015 Ram ProMaster City will go on sale soon.
Check out this TFLtruck matchup video with Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200, and Ram ProMaster City.
Andre Smirnov is a life-long automotive enthusiast, writer, reporter, and software engineer. He has been a contributor at TFL since 2011.
