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The Ford Transit Custom is a hugely popular choice in the UK and one of the best second hand vans you can buy. That’s partly because it’s available in a vast range of guises that cover just about every van-based need.
It’s also because, more than any other van, the Ford Transit Custom makes life as easy as possible for the driver, no matter who they are or what they require of their van. If this sounds like the kind of vehicle you’d be interested to buy or leasing, we’ll explain what you need to know.
In this guide, we’ll lay out what the Ford Transit Custom is like to drive and work with. We’ll also tell you what comes with each of the various trim levels and which engine options are available to you.
Rivals to the Ford Transit Custom include the Citroen Dispatch, the British-built Vauxhall Vivaro, the ever popular Volkswagen Transporter.
Being so popular, there’s also a vast array of used Ford Transit Customs on the market. Take a look at a Ford Transit Custom sale on heycar to discover just what’s on offer.
Load capacity is what matters most in a van, so let’s start in the back of the Ford Transit Custom. In standard L1, low-roof format, it’s not quite the biggest van you can get, but the load openings are huge and there’s only a small amount of wheelarch intrusion. You can get longer (L2) and taller (H2) bodies if you need more space. You can also select from gross vehicle weight ratings that stretch from 2,600kg to 3,400kg. Along with the van, there are six-seater double cab and nine-seater Kombi bodies available, too.
Moving into the cabin, the dashboard is very clearly laid out, so anyone who’s never driven a Ford Transit before can climb in and feel at home pretty much instantly. There are lots of clever stowage spaces dotted around the cab, designed to hold everything a driver could need while working. The interior is really spacious as well.
Set off and you’ll find the Ford Transit Custom feels nimble, alert and precise – a bit like a big Ford Focus. It’s easy to thread into a tight loading bay, smooth and relaxed on motorways, and even quite good fun on a country road. It’s genuinely enjoyable to spend a day driving, which really matters if that is your job.
There are many engines to choose from when buying or leasing new, with options to suit every need and budget. Most are diesel, but you can have plug-in hybrid power if you want to minimise running costs on shorter, urban journeys. There’s also a broad spread of trim levels. Factor in the various bodies and gross vehicle weight ratings, and there are thousands, even millions, of variations available.
If you’re in the market for a midsize van, it’s hard to make an argument against the Ford Transit Custom. It’s just so versatile, feels great to drive and it makes working life on the road as enjoyable as it can be.
It’s very cost-effective, too. List prices are relatively low and retained values are strong, so it stacks up financially whether you want to buy or lease. Running costs are very reasonable and the Ford is generally very reliable, so you’re unlikely to incur extra costs in unexpected repairs and downtime.
Other midsize vans you might want to consider include the Mercedes-Benz Vito, Volkswagen Transporter and Renault Trafic. They are all good options, but none quite matches the Ford Transit Custom’s all-round ability and value.
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The model that makes the most sense in the Ford Transit Custom line up is the Trend, which sits one up from the basic Leader model. Leader isn’t the sparsely equipped working vehicle of old, with DAB radio and USB inputs, an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat and the load-through hatch, but Trend adds kit that will potentially save money as well as enhance comfort.
The front and rear parking sensors will help cut down expensive bumps, cruise control can help reduce potential speeding fines while the lockable glovebox keeps items in the cabin out of sight and secure.
The Quickclear windscreen will be a bonus in winter while the Sync3 touchscreen infotainment system is a real boost too. Trend models do also add manual air conditioning, which will greatly improve comfort, but really that should be standard on the base model these days.
Stepping up to Limited trim adds a few more luxuries, but we're not convinced they'll be a priority for most van operators. What may be useful is the Trail variant, which brings rugged body cladding and intelligent all-wheel drive - great for jobs located in muddy or rough terrain.
The diesel engines are all strong but it is the 130PS version that makes the most all round sense. While the plug-in hybrid is the nicest Transit to drive, its cost may rule it out for many business users.
The range of trim levels available on the Ford Transit Custom has expanded significantly over the years. There are now six to choose from, offering something for everyone from cost-conscious fleet operators to private buyers looking for an ultra-practical family vehicle.
The Ford Transit Custom’s exterior dimensions are:
The Ford Transit Custom’s payload capacity is 686-1,459kg, depending on which combination of body configuration, gross vehicle weight, engine and gearbox configuration you go for.
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