8.2
2025 Ford Transit Custom 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 2024 Volkswagen Caddy Comparison
Ford Transit Custom
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the van category, between scores of 7.8 and 8.4.
8.4
8.2
8.0
7.8
Based on the Ford Transit Custom TREND (SWB)
Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
468 to 547 km
50L
245 to 320 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,590 - $62,990
$40,990 - $64,090
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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
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
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)
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$610)
- Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$250)
- Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,600)
- Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$260)
- LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,350)
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 CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1498 - 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, 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 | |
