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Ford Transit Custom 2024: Sport and Sport Double Cab variants added to lineup

 

Two more variants will be added to Ford’s van lineup as part of the brand’s MY24.5 update to take on the likes of the Peugeot Expert  


Ford Australia has announced two more variants for its Transit Custom van range for 2024, joining the Trend short- and long-wheel base vans in the Blue Oval’s commercial space. 

The Transit Custom Trend will be joined by the Sport and Sport Double Cab variants, which have been priced at $59,990 and $62,990 respectively before on-road costs. 

We’ve already reported on the 2024 Trend short-wheel base and long-wheel base variants, but pricing for the Trend has already increased by $600 for the SWB and $600 for the long wheel base as part of this 2024.5 update. 

The 2024 Ford Transit Custom Sport

Ford has confirmed that the new Sport additions to the Transit Custom range are due in Australia late in the third quarter of 2024. 

A fully electric version – called the E-Transit Custom – is also due sometime in 2024, but an exact timeframe has not yet been confirmed. 

The Transit Custom competes directly with other vans in the commercial space such as the Peugeot Expert and the LDV V80 in Australia. 

MY24.5 Ford Transit Custom range
The new MY24.5 Ford Transit Custom range now includes Sport variants

What do you get with your new Transit Custom Sport?

Just like the Trend variant, the powertrain used for the Transit Custom Sport variants is a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine that produces 125kW and 390Nm and is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission powering the front wheels.

Let’s do a dive into what you’ll get with these new Transit Custom variants in Australia this year.   

Key features of the Trend  

  • 13.0-inch central touchscreen display
  • 12.0-inch partial digital instrument cluster 
  • Ford SYNC 4 infotainment system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity 
  • Wireless phone charging 
  • Standard load protection kit
  • LED cargo bay lights (replacing older halogen units)
  • Sub-two-metre total height (for ease of access to multi-storey car parks) 
  • Reversing camera 
  • Thatcham category one alarm system
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Integrated roof racks with 155kg load limit 
The Ford Transit Custom will compete against vans such as the Peugeot Expert

The Sport SWB adds

  • Unique sports body kit  
  • Sport stripes 
  • 1269kg payload
  • 5.8 cubic metre load capacity 

Key features of the Sport LWB Double Cab 

  • Sports body kit 
  • 854kg payload capacity 
  • 2500kg braked towing capacity 
  • Five-seat layout
Ford e-Transit Custom 2023 driving
The Ford e-Transit Custom is still yet to arrive in Australia

Ford Transit Custom 2024: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

  • Trend SWB: $56,590 (+$600)
  • Trend LWB: $57,590 (+$600)
  • Sport SWB: $59,990 (NEW)
  • Sport LWB Double Cab: $62,990 (NEW)
  • E-Transit: $TBA