Ford has introduced its premium new people carrier in South Africa in the form of the Tourneo Custom, which has a starting price of R999,200.
For now, the vehicle is only available in a single long-wheelbase (LWB) configuration, but other models will be added later this year.
The Tourneo can seat up to eight people and runs on a 2.0-litre, turbocharged diesel engine that puts out a total of 100kW and 360Nm.
The front-wheel-drive van features an eight-speed automatic transmission and returns an average fuel consumption of 6.7l/100km.
It has driving modes for Eco and Tow/Haul, and can pull a trailer weighing up to 2,500kg.
Further reducing its carbon footprint is an AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid system with a 20-litre tank, which is able to turn nitrogen oxide fumes into nitrogen and water.
Safety equipment on the Ford comprises a driver attention monitor, lane-keeping assist, evasive steering assist, forward-collision warning, reverse brake assist, ABS with emergency brake assist, dynamic stability control, adaptive cruise control, a 180-degree camera system, front and rear parking sensors, and six airbags.
Other nice-to-haves include tri-zone climate control, a 13.0-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charger, and a 7.0-inch digital driver display.
The second and third row of seats are mounted on a sliding rack for easy adjustments and can be removed entirely if need be to create a 6.8 cubic metre storage area.
Each purchase of the new Ford includes a 4-year/200,000km warranty and a 4-year/unlimited kilometre roadside assistance plan.
Optional service and maintenance plans are also available for up to 8 years or 165,000km.
Travelling in style
These are the premium MPVs competing against the new Ford Tourneo in South Africa.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
VW Transporter 2.0TDI 110kW Kombi SWB Trendline
- Starting price – R901,400
- Number of seats – 8
- Power – 110kW/340Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.6l/100km
Kia Carnival 2.2CRDi EX
- Starting price – R938,995
- Number of seats – 7
- Power – 148kW/440Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.8l/100km
Opel Zafira Life 2.0TD Elegance
- Starting price – R964,900
- Number of seats – 7
- Power – 110kW/370Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.3l/100km
Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 CDI Tourer Pro auto
- Starting price – R1,035,825
- Number of seats – 7 or 8
- Power – 100kW/330Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.2l/100km
Hyundai Staria 2.2D Elite
- Starting price – R1,050,500
- Number of seats – 9
- Power – 130kW/430Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.7l/100km
Toyota Quantum 2.8 LWB bus VX Premium
- Starting price –R1,206,500
- Number of seats – 6
- Power – 115kW/420Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.7/100km
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