Ford Transit Custom 2023– car dimensions: 5450 mm long, 2032 mm wide and 1968 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,952 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin features a flat floor for easy walk-through and three-across seating. A 13-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard across the range along with SYNC 4. Cruise control, lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking come as standard. Rear parking sensors are fitted from the base model while front sensors and a reversing camera arrive on mid trims. Blind spot warning is available on higher grades or packs. Climate control is manual on entry models with automatic air conditioning on upper trims.
The L2 low-roof van offers 6.8 cubic metres of load volume. Maximum load length is 3002 mm to the bulkhead or 3450 mm with the load-through hatch. Width between the wheel arches is 1392 mm and maximum load width is 1777 mm.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2500 kg on most diesel versions with a gross train mass of 5725 kg. Unbraked towing is 750 kg. Payload on a typical 320 L2 diesel is around 1100-1300 kg depending on specification and kerb weight, with a GVM of 3225 kg.
The van is built for daily work use with a full bulkhead, low loading height of about 575-593 mm and space for three Euro pallets. Drive modes include a Tow/Haul setting.
The cabin offers a flat floor and walk-through design for easy movement. Seats provide lumbar support as standard on most grades with heating available on higher ones. A large 13-inch touchscreen runs the infotainment system. Independent rear suspension aids ride quality over rough surfaces.
2.0 EcoBlue diesel fuel use from 6.8 l/100 km
Fuel tank 55 litres or 70-litre option
Service every 2 years or 40,000 km
Warranty 3 years or 100,000 km
Euro NCAP five-star commercial van rating
Standard AEB, lane keep, driver alert, TPMS, ESC
The 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engines deliver fuel efficiency starting at 6.8 l/100 km depending on power output and setup. A 55-litre tank is standard with a 70-litre long-range option available. An AdBlue tank supports emissions control.
Service intervals stand at 2 years or 40,000 km. The warranty covers 3 years or 100,000 km. Telematics help monitor vehicle health remotely to plan maintenance.
Safety kit includes standard pre-collision assist with autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping system, cruise control, intelligent speed limiter, driver alert, traffic sign recognition, rear parking aid, ABS, electronic stability control, roll stability control, traction control and tyre pressure monitoring. Front airbags cover the driver and a roof-mounted passenger unit. Higher grades or options add blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise.
Keeping the van involves checking AdBlue levels and following the service schedule. The independent suspension and electronic parking brake ease daily use.
Length 5450 mm, Width 2032 mm, Height 1968 mm, Wheelbase 3500 mm (Transit Custom 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, ford.co.nz.