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Ford Transit Custom Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & Models

Ford Transit Custom Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & Models

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$56,590

The mid-size van with the most iconic name in the working world, the Transit Custom is a rival for the Toyota HiAce, Volkswagen Transporter and Hyundai Staria.

Latest instalment packs new powertrains including pure electric and plug-in hybrid versions.

The line-up currently starts at $56,590 for the Transit Custom Trend (swb) and ranges through to $62,990 for the range-topping Transit Custom Sport Dciv (lwb).

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7.2L/100km (combined)
Van
8 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Rating Summary
Price and features
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Practicality
9
Driving
9
Safety
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Overview
Likes
Practical user-friendly design
Real-world fuel economy
GVM/GCM/tow ratings
Dislikes
No ANCAP rating yet
Purchase price
Loose barn-door trim

Ford Transit Custom News

PRICE AND SPECS
Australia's first plug-in hybrid van arrives: 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV and EV price and specs detailed to take on Volkswagen Transporter and LDV eDeliver 7
24 Apr 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
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
17 Apr 2025
SALES
Ford offering $8000 incentives on new models: Ford Ranger buyers to get $3000 gift card and F-150 buyers can score up to $8000 in signs of slowing ute market
9 Jan 2025
PRICE AND SPECS
Huge $14,000 price cuts for popular Ford models including Ford Ranger, Everest, F-150, Transit Custom and E-Transit on clearance before 2025
18 Dec 2024
UPCOMING MODELS
Plug-in hybrid version of 2025 Ford Transit Custom announced as Blue Oval pushes forward with electrification of commercial vehicles to edge Toyota HiAce, Hyundai Staria Load and LDV Deliver 7
4 Dec 2024
SAFETY
Popular family SUV hit by major recall
14 Oct 2024
UPCOMING MODELS
Hybrid shock! Ford's big opportunity to break new ground in Australia with ultra-economical Transit Custom PHEV against Toyota HiAce, Hyundai Staria Load and LDV Deliver7 | opinion
7 Jul 2024
PRICE AND SPECS
Prices up! 2024 Ford Transit Custom Sport van pricing and specifications locked in for the Blue Oval's Toyota HiAce and Hyundai Staria Load rival
24 Jan 2024
PRICE AND SPECS
Yes you van: 2024 Ford Transit Custom Australian pricing, specification and launch timing confirmed for Toyota HiAce, VW Transporter rival
7 Dec 2023
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Ford Transit Custom FAQs

Is it possible to get an AWD version of the 2021 Ford Transit Custom?

There is, indeed, an all-wheel-drive version of the current-model Ford Transit in some parts of the world, but sadly for those with a specific set of needs, it isn’t coming to Australia. Fundamentally, the sales volumes wouldn’t justify Ford’s investment in technical training and spare parts required to get the AWD Transit into showrooms here.

On the face of it, Australian buyers looking for an all-wheel-drive commercial vehicle are vastly more attracted to vehicles like Ford’s own Ranger dual-cab utility. And that shouldn’t really come as a surprise, either; local buyers have always been more drawn to conventional utilities than they have vans. That’s the complete reversal of how the European market sees things, but that’s cultural difference for you.

Meantime, I can see why some people would like an AWD Transit. For towing a tradie trailer while keeping your other gear safe and having the ability to get on and off greasy building sites, a van like a Transit with four-wheel-drive would take some beating. But for now, for Australia, it’s officially a no from Ford.

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Transit for touring Australia?

Go for the Transit. It has five-star safety with six airbags and you even get heated seats. Ford is also struggling to move them, so crunch a good deal.

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Ford Transit Custom Accessories

Base model Trend comes standard with keyless start, USB-A/USB-C ports and a 12-volt socket, Sensico (synthetic leather) steering wheel, driver's 12-inch screen with 7.0-inch colour digital instrument cluster, plus a 13-inch colour touchscreen for the four-speaker SYNC 4 multimedia system with digital radio, Bluetooth and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s also wireless phone charging, sat-nav and a 5G modem. Sport models add 17-inch alloys, body kit, rear spoiler, body stripes, LED lighting and more.

Ford Transit Custom Colours

Agate Black Metallic
Digital Aqua Blue
Frozen White
Grey Matter
Magnetic
Moondust Silver

Ford Transit Custom Seats

The work-focused Trend comes standard with fabric-trimmed seating for three with an eight-way manually adjustable driver’s seat and two-passenger bench seat, while the premium Sport LWB Double Cab has seating for up to five with the rear bench seat trim featuring blue accent stripes.

Ford Transit Custom Interior

All Transit Customs offer a spacious interior with a tasteful and practical blend of contrasting surfaces and colours. Ample space between the dash and front seats allows 'walk-through' driver access from either side of the cabin.

Ford Transit Custom Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Ford Transit Custom varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $56,500 and going to $62,990 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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Ford Transit Custom Engine

All Transit Customs share the same TDCi EcoBlue 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel using AdBlue, which produces 125kW at 3500rpm and 390Nm between 1750-2500rpm.

Ford Transit Custom Range

Ford claims an official combined average consumption of 8.0L/100km resulting in a theoretical driving range of around 870km from its 70-litre diesel tank.

Ford Transit Custom Speed

The Transit Custom range can accelerate from 0-100km/h in approximately 10 seconds with an estimated top speed of around 170km/h.