I believe the new T-series will do great. People are resistant to change, especially a drastic one like this. I can see the E-series purists flocking to the GM twins but considering the current Nissan/GM joint venture on a small runabout van, I can see GM beginning it's migration towards a Euro van.
It makes sense. Around here, fleets are littered with the Sprinters and Mercedes vans running that sweet little diesel that can idle all day and give great MPG's.
Ford is late to the party.