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

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

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$56,500

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 $56,500 for the Transit Custom Trend (Swb) and ranges through to $69,990 for the range-topping Transit Custom Sport (Swb) Phev.

7.2L/100km (combined)
Van
8 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Rating Summary
Price and features
8
Practicality
9
Driving
8
Safety
9
Overview
Likes
Styling/Practicality
Premium ANCAP safety
Driver/passenger comfort
Dislikes
Side window/cargo bay rattles
No assist-handle on L/H A-pillar

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

The Trend base-model in the Transit Custom range comes standard with fabric seating for three, 16-inch steel wheels with 215/65R16 tyres and full-size spare, four drive modes, 12-inch colour digital instrument cluster and 13-inch colour touchscreen display for the multimedia system to name a few. The top-shelf Sport adds 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lights, body kit with rear spoiler, dual 'racing' body stripes, Sports seat trim with blue accent stripes, dual-zone climate and lots more.

Ford Transit Custom Colours

Transit Custom paint colours include 'Frozen White' (standard) plus Prestige Paint options available at extra cost including 'Moondust Silver', 'Magnetic', 'Agate Black Metallic', 'Digital Aqua Blue' and 'Grey Matter'. There's also an extensive choice of colours in the optional SVO paint range.

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

Ford Transit Custom Seats

The Transit Custom SWB/LWB Trend and SWB Sport model grades provide seating for up to three occupants comprising a driver's bucket seat and two-passenger bench seat. Seating expands to five in the LWB Sport Double Cab, with bucket seats for the driver and front passenger and a three-passenger rear bench seat.

Ford Transit Custom Interior

The Transit Custom interior has a spacious and airy feel with a practical and user-friendly design. The stylish mix of contrasting two-tone grey interior surfaces is enhanced in the premium Sport model grade, with bright blue highlights courtesy of a dual ‘racing’ stripe pattern on the textured fabric seat-facings.

Ford Transit Custom Engine

The Transit Custom's 'EcoBlue' 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine produces 125kW of power at 3500rpm with peak torque of 390Nm tapped between 1750-2500rpm. It uses AdBlue to minimise emissions.

Ford Transit Custom Boot Space

Transit Custom load volumes span from 4.3 cubic metres in the Sport Double Cab to 6.8 cubic metres in the LWB Trend.

Ford Transit Custom boot space

Ford Transit Custom Range

The Transit Custom range shares an official combined average urban consumption of 8.0L/100km which results in a theoretical driving range of around 870km from its 70-litre diesel tank.

Ford Transit Custom Speed

The Transit Custom can accelerate from 0-100km/h in approximately 10-11 seconds with a top speed exceeding 150km/h.