Ford Transit Custom 2024: Australian pricing and specifications

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Ford Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its all-new combustion-powered Ford Transit Custom commercial van. 

Set for a launch in Australia during the second quarter of 2024, the new Ford Transit Custom will be available in both short- and long-wheelbase guises. 

Pricing starts at $55,990 before on-road costs for the Trend short wheelbase, or $56,990 before on-road costs for the Trend long-wheelbase variant. 

With a clear focus on the commercial space, the new Ford Transit Custom uses an “all-new platform”, independent rear suspension and a re-designed cabin. 

The Ford Transit Custom will compete in the busy commercial van space with other rivals such as the Volkswagen Transporter, the Peugeot Expert and the LDV V80.

An all-electric version of the Transit Custom, called the Ford e-Transit Custom, is also expected in Australia sometime in 2024 as part of Ford Australia’s EV rollout. 

Standard specification for the new work van 

As standard, both wheelbase lengths will come fitted with the following features:

• 13.0-inch central touchscreen display
• 12-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)
• Under two-metre total height (for ease of access to multi-storey car parks) 
• Reversing camera 
• Thatcham category one alarm system
• Independent rear suspension

As an option, buyers will be able to spec their Transit Custom with SVO paint (58 different colours, priced at $1500) and dual side-sliding doors ($1000). 

Frozen White is a no-cost option, however Prestige paint for the colours Agate Black, Magnetic and Moondust Silver will be an additional $700. 

How safe is the new Ford Transit Custom?

The new Ford Transit Custom has not yet been awarded a safety score from ANCAP, but is likely to be tested soon. 

The van features the following standard safety features:

• Roof mounted airbag
• Adaptive cruise control
• Pre-collision assist with AEB
• Reverse brake assist 
• Blind spot information system
• Rear cross traffic alert 
• Safe exit warning 

Ford Transit Custom power, payloads and load dimensions

The new Ford Transit Custom is powered by a 2.0-litre ‘Ecoblue’ four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 125kW/390Nm. This engine is mated to a eight-speed automatic transmission that powers the front wheels. 

Ford Australia quotes an average fuel consumption figure of 8.0L/100km for this engine. 

Four drive modes are standard for the new Transit Custom, including Normal, Eco, Slippery and Towing. 

The new Ford Transit Custom will be able to carry a maximum payload of 1269kg in short-wheelbase guise, with the long-wheelbase version capable of hauling 1223kg. 

The short-wheelbase van’s rear load area has a total capacity of 5.8 cubic metres, with the long wheelbase obviously having a larger 6.8 cubic metre storage capacity. 

Towing capacity for the van is rated at 2500kg for both variants, an increase over the last generation of the model. 

Ford Transit Custom 2024: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Trend SWB van: $55,990
• Trend LWB van: $56,990
• e-Transit Custom: $TBA