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Ford promises more sophistication, more tech and a more user-friendly cargo space in the new Transit Custom, but it costs more than before.
The 2024 Ford Transit Custom range opens at $55,990 before on-road costs, an increase of $5800 over the outgoing base model.
The long-wheelbase version is $1000 more. Only one roof height is available for now.
UPDATE, 11/07/2024 –Ford has provided more information on the Transit Custom Sport, and confirmed it’s due here in the fourth quarter of 2024. We’ve updated this article and pulled it forward.
UPDATE, 24/01/2024 –Ford has confirmed the new Transit Custom range will gain a Sport variant, with the Trend receiving additional options.
That includes the Sport, which gets a unique body kit, stripes and alloy wheels. It’s now due in the fourth quarter of 2024, having previously confirmed for a third-quarter launch.
Trend models reached dealerships earlier this year.
While prices have increased significantly over the old model, there’s more standard tech than before.
The old 8.0-inch screen is replaced with a significantly larger 13-inch unit, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can now be connected wirelessly.
A wireless phone charger is standard, as is – for the first time in a Ford in Australia – a 5G embedded modem.
The transmission shifter has been moved to the column and there’s now an electric parking brake, allowing the driver to enter easily from either side and go into the back without incident.
Ford also says it has increased space up front by moving the front wheels and strut towers further forward, while the Transit Custom has a shorter front overhang and is lighter than its predecessor.
The new-generation model also boasts independent rear suspension for greater comfort, while braked towing capacity has been bumped 600kg to 2500kg.
The load floor is lower, and the Transit Custom will slide under the 2m barrier found in many parking lots. It’s also easier to climb into the load compartment thanks to a new access step, and it’s easier to see back there with the old halogen load bay lights replaced with ‘ultra-bright’ LEDs.
There’s still a wide range of safety features, bolstered by a safe exit warning feature. There’s also a new roof-mounted airbag for the front passenger, which allows the passenger to make use of dashboard storage large enough for a laptop.
Model | Price |
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2024 Ford Transit Custom Trend SWB | $55,990 |
2024 Ford Transit Custom Trend LWB | $56,990 |
2024 Ford Transit Custom Sport SWB | $59,990 |
2024 Ford Transit Custom Sport Double Cab | $62,990 |
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Transit Custom | |
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Engine | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder |
Power | 125kW @ 3500rpm |
Torque | 390Nm @ 1750-2500rpm |
Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
Transmission | 8-speed auto |
Ford claims combined cycle fuel economy of 8.0L/100km in the 2024 Transit Custom.
All models have a 70L fuel tank, and a 20L AdBlue tank.
SWB van | LWB van | Double Cab | |
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Payload (at kerb weight) | 1255kg (Trend) 1023kg (Sport) | 1014kg | 749kg |
Kerb weight | 2165kg (Trend) 2157kg (Sport) | 2211kg | 2276kg |
Length | 5050mm | 5450mm | 5450mm |
Width | 2275mm (incl. mirrors) 2148mm (mirrors folded) | 2275mm (incl. mirrors) 2148mm (mirrors folded) | 2275mm (incl. mirrors) 2148mm (mirrors folded) |
Height | 1984mm 1990mm (Sport) | 1980mm | 1985mm |
Wheelbase | 3100mm | 3500mm | 3500mm |
Load length (to bulkhead) | 2602mm | 3002mm | 2004mm |
Load length (incl. load-through hatch) | 3050mm | 3450mm | – |
Load space (VDA, with bulkhead) | 5.2m3 | 6.0m3 | 3.8m3 |
Load width (between arches) | 1392mm | 1392mm | 1392mm |
Side door opening width | 1030mm | 1030mm | 1030mm |
Side door opening height | 1301mm | 1301mm | 1301mm |
Rear door opening width | 1400mm | 1400mm | 1400mm |
Rear door opening height | 1316mm | 1316mm | 1316mm |
The Trend and Sport SWB vans can fit three euro pallets, while the Trend LWB can fit four.
Braked towing capacity is 2500kg on all models.
Ford backs its vehicles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 30,000km, whichever comes first, with the first four services capped at $499 each.
The new-generation Ford Transit Custom has yet to be tested by ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
Cargo vans get dual front, front-side and curtain airbags, while the Sport Double Cab also gets a far-side airbag.
The Transit Custom Trend SWB and LWB come standard with:
The Sport adds:
The Sport Double Cab adds:
The following options are available on the Trend:
Frozen White is standard, with Agate Black, Magnetic and Moondust Silver a $700 option.
The Sport is also available in Grey Matter and Digital Aqua Blue.
You can also opt for one of 58 special-order colours for an extra $1400.
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