8.2
2025 Ford Transit Custom Trend SWB review
Ford's new commercial van is a worthwhile step forward, and it offers great value despite the increased asking price.
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Max Davies
Ford Transit Custom vs Volkswagen Transporter Comparison
Ford Transit Custom
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Based on the Ford Transit Custom TREND (SWB)
Based on the Volkswagen Transporter
Best suitable for...
Work
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
72L
468 to 547 km
70L - 80L
483 to 672 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,590 - $62,990
$45,890 - $68,090
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable interior
- Loads of tech
- Bulkhead protection as standard
Misses
- More expensive than rivals
- Some driving tech quirks
- Occasional interior rattles
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$675)
- Rear Lift Door (+$550)
- Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay (+$630)
- Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay & Monitoring (+$750)
- Comfort Dash for Digital Cockpit (+$450)
- Control Module (+$740)
- Comfort Pack (+$670)
Colours Available
Frozen White is standard, with Agate Black, Magnetic and Moondust Silver a $700 option.
You can also opt for one of 58 special-order colours for an extra $1400
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, BI TURBO DSL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 136kW | 81kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 | 3250 - 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 390Nm - 405Nm | 250Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1250 - 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.5 | 16 | |
