Ford extends its Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom ranges
Ford is raising the stakes further in the commercial and people-mover segments with the addition of three all-new models in the Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom line-ups.
The introduction of the new high-specification Tourneo Custom Limited SWB is in response to growing customer requests for a high-powered and more luxurious version of this popular model.
On the commercial vehicle front, business and fleet clients will benefit from the launch of the new Transit Custom Kombi Van. This versatile new model offers the functionality of a second row of seats and space for up to six people, in combination with a dedicated panel van-style load area at the rear of the vehicle. The Kombi Van is available in LWB Ambiente and SWB Trend guises.
The new Tourneo Custom Limited, priced at R485 000, is only available in short-wheelbase and tops the expanded five-model line-up which includes the existing Ambiente and Trend versions of the Tourneo Custom.
One of the main differentiating features of the new Tourneo Custom Limited is the more powerful version of the 2,2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine. In high power form, this unit delivers 114kW of power at 3 500 r/min along with 385N.m. of torque at a low 1 600 r/min.
The introduction of the versatile Transit Custom Kombi Van opens the 2013 International Van of the Year to a whole new range of buyers that require load-lugging ability as well as the capability of safely accommodating passengers.
With its second row of seats, the Kombi Van is able to carry six people in total, while retaining a useful 4.35 cubic metres of load space in the case of the Ambiente LWB model, which is priced at R385 000. The specification matches that of the existing Ambiente Panel Van, and includes a driver’s airbag as standard, along with ABS, EBD, EBA and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) – the latter incorporating Hill Launch Assist, Load Adaptive Control and Roll-Over Mitigation. Trailer Sway Control is activated with the fitment of a Ford-approved towbar. A Bluetooth-enabled radio/CD is fitted as standard, and includes steering wheel audio controls and USB/Aux connections.
The Transit Custom comes standard with Ford’s four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, five-year/unlimited corrosion warranty and three-year/unlimited roadside assistance. A service plan is available for purchase as a dealer option.