Ford Transit Custom Review

If you’re looking to upgrade your mid-sized van, read our Ford Transit Custom review here…

The Ford Transit needs little introduction. It has a cult following in the UK and is synonymous with tradesmen. With practicality nailed, Ford have turned their focus on its technology instead.

The Transit Custom started life in 2012 and marked the split of the one and two tonne vans. They’re constantly tweaking and updating the range in order to keep up with the market. This method is clearly working as Ford sell more Customs each year than Jaguar’s entire model range combined! For the 2018 model year, the Transit Custom received an updated nose, now similar to the Ford Fiesta. This makes the van look more upmarket.

Continuing with the car-like upgrades, higher spec models come with Ford’s multimedia infotainment system, with clearer graphics and the latest version of Ford’s Sync3 voice control system. Even base models have an aux input, electric windows and courtesy headlight delay after you’ve left the van.

The Transit Custom comes in L1 and L2 short and long-wheelbases, providing between 6.0 and 6.8 cubic metres of load volume, which is similar to what you would get in the majority of mid-size panel vans. There are H1 and H2 standard and high-roof variants which are available in both body lengths, with the largest of these offering 8.3 cubic metres of load space.

The Transit Custom is one of the easiest vans to drive on the market, a high seating position gives you a commanding view of the road while large mirrors with blind spot lenses give you perfect rear vision. While the Transit will never offer performance to set a lap record, the Custom can be surprisingly nippy when pulling away from the lights. Even when fully loaded, the Transit deals well with inclines.

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