The ultimate work and lifestyle van? 2025 Ford Transit Custom Trail price and specs detailed as new AWD grade mounts its fiercest challenge yet to the Toyota HiAce and Volkswagen Multivan

Ford has detailed pricing and specifications for the incoming Transit Custom Trail, a more lifestyle-oriented, all-wheel-drive variant of its popular work van.

Slotting into the now four-variant strong line-up alongside the Trend, Sport and Double Cab at $61,990 before on-road costs, the 2025 Ford Transit Custom Trail is destined to go head-to-head with the new Volkswagen Multivan, which it undercuts by $14,000.

Arriving in a single long-wheelbase specification, the Transit Custom Trail will carry the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and eight-speed automatic gearbox as its siblings. It produces 125kW/290Nm.

Ford says where Transit Custom Trail differs, however, is its active all-wheel-drive system, which can anticipate and respond to wheel slip between the front and rear axles.

It says the electronically controlled clutch in the rear axle, meanwhile, can provide traction like a locked 4x4 system without binding in turns.

In terms of design, the Transit Custom Trail also carries its own unique flair.

That includes a Trail-specific front grille and skid plates, black wheel arch mouldings and side strips, silver painted rocker trim, standard LED headlights and daytime running lights, unique 16-inch matte black alloy wheels, underbody protection and yellow exterior decals.

Inside, it carries synthetic leather seat trim with unique Trail embossing on the driver’s seat and yellow stitching that extends to all three seats. Dual passenger seats come standard, but you can opt for a single passenger seat as a $150 option.

As with the rest of the Transit Custom line-up, the Trail gets a 13.0-inch multimedia display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as a 12.0-inch digital driver’s display.

It also maintains key safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, reverse brake assist, front and rear parking sensors and reversing camera.

First deliveries of the Transit Custom are expected by the fourth quarter of this year, with a full list of detailed specifications expected closer to then.

Ford has sold 755 Transit Customs as of March this year, an increase of 37.3 per cent on the same period last year.

2025 Ford Transit Custom pricing

Variant	Price (before on-road costs)
Transit Custom Trend SWB	$56,690
Transit Custom Sport SWB	$59,990
Transit Custom Trend LWB	$57,590
Transit Custom Trail LWB	$61,990
Transit Custom Sport LWB Double Cab	$62,990

Ford Transit Custom options

Option	Price
Premium paint	$700
Rear-lift tailgate	$700
Dual side load doors	$1000