2024 Ford Tourneo pricing and features: eight-seater van arriving this year with plans to take Australian families away from the Hyundai Staria, LDV Mifa and VW Multivan

Families looking for a big vehicle to haul around their crew but scratching their heads at Ford's lack of SUVs on offer, might be pleased to hear that the Blue Oval brand is bringing the Tourneo eight-seater van to Australia in 2024.

Based on Ford's Transit Custom long-wheelbase van, the Tourneo is expected to land locally sometime after October this year with a starting list price of $65,990.

That price will get you into the Active grade which comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, dual side power doors, LED headlights and tail-lights, heated driver front seats, proximity unlocking, three-zone climate control, a 13-inch media touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, in-built sat nav and wireless phone charging.

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Above the entry grade is the top-of-the-range Titanium X which lists for $70,990 and has all the features of the Active plus unique 17-inch alloys wheels, a panoramic sunroof, artificial leather upholstery, power adjustable front seats, a B&O sound system and a surround view camera.

Both grades also come standard with a comprehensive safety list that includes six airbags, AEB with intersection assistance, front and rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.

Both vans come standard as eight-seaters with a flexible layout allowing single seats to be removed entirely, or folded to allow more working and cargo space.

All six rear seats come with ISOFIX points for child seats.

Powering both grades will be a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine making 125kW and 390Nm. A braked towing capacity of 2500kg applies to both grades, too.

Based on Ford’s Transit Custom long-wheelbase van, the Tourneo is expected to land locally sometime after October this year with a starting list price of ,990.

Both vans come standard as eight-seaters with a flexible layout allowing single seats to be removed entirely, or folded to allow more working and cargo space.

"With the Tourneo we are proud to have a vehicle that is as flexible as the modern family, with smart solutions for everything they throw at their busy lives," Ford Australia's President and CEO Andrew Birkic said.

Above the entry grade is the top-of-the-range Titanium X which lists for ,990.

"It's packed with clever features like the track-based seating system, giving families one vehicle for everything they need. Whether it's the daily commute, a trip to the beach, school drop off, a weekend getaway, moving furniture."

The direct rival to the new Tourneo is Hyundai's Staria eight-seater van which starts at a list price of $49,000 and tops out at $67,000. There's also the Volkswagen Multivan from a touch over $69,000, as well as more car-like models like the Kia Carnival (from $47,480 BOC) and LDV Mifa (from $53,990 drive-away).

All six rear seats come with ISOFIX points for child seats.

Currently the only large SUV Ford sells in Australia is the seven-seater Everest which is based on the Ranger off-road ute. Ford would be hoping the Tourneo might offer a more comfortable and upmarket family alternative to the Everest.