Ford reveals new Transit Custom

Ford has shown its latest Transit Custom, which will be available to order later this year, and is scheduled for customer delivery in early 2018. The Transit Custom is converted by several manufacturers into campervans

Design wise, the new model has a new front-end design with a three-bar Transit grille and a new cabin that has improved stowage, comfort and ergonomics, and easy connectivity to smartphones and other devices.

The new model also offers Ford’s Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, which warns drivers reversing out of a parking space of vehicles that may soon be crossing behind them. These new features add to a suite of technologies already available, including the Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection emergency braking system, Lane Keeping Alert, Side Wind Stabilisation and Adaptive Cruise Control.

The latest specification also includes Ford’s six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, and a unique-to-segment rear air suspension system on Kombi M1 models.

The new model is powered by the Ford EcoBlue diesel engine. It was introduced to the range during 2016 with a choice of 103bhp, 128bhp and 168bhp power outputs. The updated model now offers a new ECOnetic variant, which comes with a 148bhp engine with auto-stop-start, low rolling resistance tyres and Ford’s innovative Acceleration Control feature.

There will also be a zero-emission capable plug-in hybrid (PHEV) derivative scheduled for 2019. The PHEV Transit Custom will begin trials with fleet customers in London later this year.