Ford Transit Custom vs Renault Scenic E-Tech

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Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Custom

$56,590 - $80,290

2026 price

Renault Scenic E-Tech
Renault Scenic E-Tech

$55,990 - $65,990

2026 price

Summary

2026 Ford Transit Custom
2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
8.5L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
3

5
Dislikes
  • Auto transmission stalk on steering wheel column
  • No seats in the rear
  • Would benefit from all-terrain tyres

  • No physical spare tyre
  • Modest (steering) road feel
  • Uncompetitive warranty
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?

Read on.

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2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech Summary

What’s 15 years between friends? Well, in this instance quite a lot because this is the all-new, pure-electric Renault Scenic E-Tech small-medium SUV.

The Renault Scenic we knew here until the late noughties was a petrol-powered, five-seat family car or an upright, seven-seat people mover.

But this is an altogether sleeker proposition, priced and specified to compete with other electric SUVs like the BYD Sealion 7, Hyundai Elexio, Kia EV5, Skoda Elroq and Zeekr 7X.

So, could this fresh Euro contender have what it takes to steer you away from such an impressive set of pure-electric competitors?

We attended its local launch to find out.

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