Ford has expanded the Transit Custom range in South Africa with a new Sport derivative following the introduction of the Panel Van model in April.
The Transit Custom Sport sells for R932,500 and is sold exclusively in the short-wheelbase body style (SWB) whereas its commercially-focused sibling comes in long-wheelbase (LWB) guise.
What you get
The new Transit Custom Sport is differentiated from its namesake through the addition of a dynamic cosmetic package that encompasses a Sports body kit, honeycomb grille, rear spoiler, side decals, and distinctive 17-inch alloy wheels in matte black.
This is complemented by dual racing stripes that run from the front bumper all the way back to the rear barn doors.
Advanced LED headlights with signature LED daytime running lights and automatic high-beam control, paired with LED taillights, complete the look.
In the SWB silhouette, the Transit Custom Sport comes in at 5,050mm long and boasts a load compartment length of 2,602mm and a width of 1,392mm between the wheel arches.
It boasts a maximum load volume of 5.8m³ and can carry up to three standard Euro pallets with a payload of up to 1,023kg. If that’s not enough, the van is also capable of towing a maximum of 2,500kg.
The load compartment is accessed via 180-degree barn doors at the rear alongside dual sliding side doors with integrated steps.
Further bolstering its practicality are six load area tie-down loops, a load area protection kit with full-height walls and a moulded floor, and bright LED interior lighting.
The cabin of the Transit Custom Sport expectedly provides a racier theme than the spartan Panel Van thanks to blue accent stripes on the seats, piano black finishes on the dash, and soft-touch trims on the metal bulkhead that separates the cab from the load compartment.
Additionally, the Ford is delivered with keyless entry and start, an electronically adjustable driver seat with dual armrests and lumbar support, heated driver and outboard passenger seats, dual-zone climate control, a 13‑inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a standard wireless charger, and a 12-inch instrument cluster incorporating an 8-inch configurable display.
Its driver assistance and safety systems are a mouthful, too.
Buyers can expect the standard inclusion of hill-launch assist, evasive steer assist, pre-collision assist with autonomous emergency braking, reverse brake assist, collision mitigation, intelligent adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, driver impairment alert, lane-keeping aid, roll-over mitigation, intelligent speed assistance, tyre-pressure monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and a 180-degree split view rear camera.
Five airbags are installed as well, including an innovative roof-mounted front passenger airbag.
Like the Panel Van, the Transit Custom Sport is driven by a 2.0-litre, turbo-diesel mill, however, it has been tuned to produce 125kW and 390Nm which reflects an increase of 25kW and 30Nm, respectively, versus its sibling.
An eight-speed automatic transmission sends drive to the front wheels, and the van offers four selectable Drive Modes comprising Normal, Eco, Slippery, and Tow/Haul, plus an exclusive Sport mode for more spirited driving.
A 55-litre fuel tank is standard, along with a 20-litre tank for the AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid.
The AdBlue system transforms nitrogen oxide into harmless nitrogen and water, significantly reducing the impact of the Ford’s exhaust emissions.
Price
The South African pricing and expanded model line-up for the Ford Transit Custom are as follows:
Each purchase includes a 4-year/120,000km warranty, an optional 6-year/90,000km service plan, and 4-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.
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