Ford Transit Custom vs Renault Master

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Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Custom

$56,590 - $80,290

2026 price

Renault Master
Renault Master

2027 price

Summary

2026 Ford Transit Custom
2027 Renault Master
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type
Diesel

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Fuel Efficiency
8.5L/100km (combined)

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Seating
3

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Dislikes
  • Auto transmission stalk on steering wheel column
  • No seats in the rear
  • Would benefit from all-terrain tyres

  • No adaptive cruise control option
  • No traditional van grab handles inside
  • No hybrid availability
2026 Ford Transit Custom Summary

Ford has introduced what is being touted as an adventure-type van to its Transit Custom line-up and it’s called the Trail.

The Trail is based on the long-wheelbase Transit Custom Trend and it’s equipped with a suspension lift, on-demand all-wheel drive, 'Trail' drive mode, LED headlights and daytime running lights, a variant-specific grille, black wheel arch moulding and side strip, yellow exterior decals and 16-inch matt black twin-spoke alloy wheels.

With all that in mind, maybe a van is your next adventure vehicle?

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2027 Renault Master Summary

It's only taken the whole decade so far, but the 3.5-tonne van – you know, the really, really big ones ­– has finally been dragged into the 2020s with the latest version of the Renault Master.

Now in its fourth generation since 1980, this oversized box on wheels from France is said to leapfrog all its ageing rivals as a result, including the Fiat Ducato, Ford Transit, LDV Deliver9, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter that all debuted some years ago now.

So, how does France’s big new van fare? And where’s the promised all-electric version? Read on to find out.

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