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The 2016 Ford Transit Custom range of configurations is currently priced from $14,000.
Our most recent review of the 2016 Ford Transit Custom resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler had this to say at the time: The Ford Transit Custom SWB reflects strong competition in the commercial van segment, with numerous refinements that drivers could only dream about a few years ago. It combines sharp styling and good cabin comfort with a strong mechanical package, easy loading with numerous carrying options and efficient performance at or near full payload. Sure, the modern commercial van buyer is increasingly spoilt for choice, but the Transit remains a stand-out without a hint of complacency about it.
You can read the full review here.
The 2016 Ford Transit Custom carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Ford Transit Custom is also known as Ford Tourneo Custom, Ford New Transit (China) in markets outside Australia.
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.
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.
Ford Transit Custom Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
---|---|---|---|
290S
|
Body Type: Van | Height x Width x Length: 2131x1986x4972 mm |
Ground Clearance:
118 mm
|
330L
|
Body Type: Van | Height x Width x Length: 2002x1986x5339 mm |
Ground Clearance:
118 mm
|
340L (lwb)
|
Body Type: Van | Height x Width x Length: 2131x1986x4972 mm |
Ground Clearance:
118 mm
|
Ford Transit Custom Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
---|---|---|---|---|
290S
|
Body Type: Van | Front Tyre Size: 215x65 R15 | Front Rim: 6.5x15 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
|
330L
|
Body Type: Van | Front Tyre Size: 215x65 R15 | Front Rim: 6.5x15 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x15 in
|
340L (lwb)
|
Body Type: Van | Front Tyre Size: 215x65 R16 | Front Rim: 6.5x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
|
Ford Transit Custom Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
290S
|
Body Type: Van | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
2500kg
|
330L
|
Body Type: Van | Specs: 2.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
2500kg
|
340L (lwb)
|
Body Type: Van | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
2800kg
|
The Ford Transit Custom 2016 prices range from $13,750 for the basic trim level Van 340L (lwb) to $30,580 for the top of the range Van 330L.
Ford Transit Custom Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
---|---|---|---|---|
290S
|
Body Type: Van | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN | Price From: $12,320 |
Price To:
$29,040
|
330L
|
Body Type: Van | Specs: 2.2L Diesel 6 SP MAN | Price From: $20,900 |
Price To:
$30,580
|
340L (lwb)
|
Body Type: Van | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN | Price From: $13,750 |
Price To:
$29,810
|