THE Ford Transit Custom is known as one of the most versatile and capable vans on the market, delivering reliability, practicality and innovation in equal measure.
Now, Ford has turned up the heat with the introduction of the Transit Custom Sport —a van that blends workhorse capability with dynamic styling and enhanced performance.
Designed for those who want their van to stand out while still meeting the demands of everyday business, the Sport model brings an athletic edge with its bold body kit, signature racing stripes and a more powerful engine under the hood.
The Ford Transit Custom generation model claimed the 2024 title of the International Van of the Year.
And the newly introduced sport version is definitely expected to continue that legacy.
It is available in a short wheelbase body style and features some eye-catching design elements like a sporty grille in honeycomb pattern, body kit, rear roof spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels finished in matte black.
It has the sharp-looking LED daytime running lights that further add to its presence.
The sporty theme continues inside the cabin with blue accent stripes on the seats. These offer heating functionality while the driver gets six-way power adjustment and lumbar support.
The Transit Custom sport has a 13-inch landscape touchscreen infotainment system which features Ford’s SYNC 4 operating system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the driver getting a 12-inch instrument cluster with an 8-inch configurable display.
Further connectivity is provided by numerous USB-A and USB-C ports dotted around the cabin.
For work purposes, the new platform, according to Ford, provides improved space and packaging, along with a lower floor height for easier loading and an overall car height of under two metres to improve access.
The load compartment has a length measuring 2 602mm up to the bulkhead and a width of 1 392mm between the wheel arches.
Under the bonnet is an updated version of Ford’s 2.0-litre Single Turbo EcoBlue diesel four-cylinder engine. It makes 125 kW and 390 Nm.
It features Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow or Haul and Sport driving modes.
There’s a 55-litre fuel tank as well as an additional 20-litre tank for AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid.
The Transit Custom Sport has 6 airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control as well as an assortment of semi-autonomous systems like Evasive Steer Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring and Assist, Driver Alert with Impairment Monitor, Lane Keeping Aid, Roll Over Mitigation, Intelligent Speed Assistance with Speed Sign Recognition and we’re happy to see a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Pricing:
The Transit Custom Sport is priced at R938 000.
The recommended Retail Price includes a 6 year/90 000km Ford Optional Service Plan, four-year/120 000km Ford warranty, four-year/unlimited distance Roadside Assistance and five-year/unlimited distance corrosion warranty.
In addition, over the counter (OTC) parts and service parts warranty (SPW) are covered for two-year/unlimited distance.
The recommended service interval is 15 000km or annually, whichever occurs first.
Customers have the option of purchasing Ford Protect Service or Maintenance Plan upgrades up to eight years or 165 000km. The warranty can be extended up to seven years or 200 000km, while the Roadside Assistance can be extended for an additional one or two years.
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