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
2024 Ford Transit Custom vs 2023 Volkswagen Caddy Comparison
Ford Transit Custom
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Based on the Ford Transit Custom TREND (SWB)
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Best suitable for...
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
518 to 547 km
50L
245 to 320 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$50,390 - $62,990
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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
- Dual Side Doors (+$1,000)
- Dual Side Doors - Windows (+$1,700)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Side Window in Pass/Load Area, Rear Left, Fixed (+$350)
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$620)
- Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$255)
- Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,625)
- Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$265)
- LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,370)
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 DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1498 - 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 136kW | 75kW - 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 | 2750 - 4500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 390Nm - 405Nm | 220Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.5 | 12.5 - 16.5 | |
