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Updated Ford Tourneo Custom (2018) Specs & Price

Ford has updated its Tourneo Custom people mover in South Africa. Herewith specification and pricing details…

Now featuring revised exterior and interior styling, the facelifted Ford Tourneo Custom is now available in South Africa.

"With the new Tourneo Custom, every passenger can enjoy the best seat in the house," said Doreen Mashinini, General Manager, Marketing at FMCSA. "This versatile people mover has been refreshed with attractive new exterior styling and an interior that combines the comfort and quality of a luxury car with outstanding space and practicality."

Key changes

The Tourneo Custom offers flexible seating arrangements depending on what you need.

The front-end now sports a 5-bar, trapezoidal chrome grille that’s in line with Ford’s passenger car design language. The automatic headlight units are slimmer and all derivatives feature signature daytime running lights and front fog lights.

The interior has been extensively revised with the use of higher quality materials seen on the headliner, seats, side panels and carpets. The seat designs have been updated to offer better support while sound reduction has improved in the rear cabin. The air conditioning system has also been updated. Up to 6 passengers can be seated in the rear. The seats themselves can be folded flat, tumbled, stowed or even removed, depending on the requirement.

A 6-speaker sound system is standard across the range, offering Bluetooth, Aux input and mounted steering wheel controls.

Standard driver assistance features include Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Hill Launch Assist (HLA), Load Adaptive Control (LAC), Roll-Over Mitigation (ROM) and Trailer Sway Control (TSC), the latter of which is activated when you fit an approved tow bar at a Ford dealer.

Other safety features include 6 airbags and ISOFIX child seat mounts found on the second row of seats.

Engine Power

The Tourneo Custom is powered by a range of 2.2-litre turbodiesel engines in various states of tune including a 74 kW/310 Nm version for the entry-level Ambiente derivative and a more powerful 92 kW/350 Nm engine for the Trend derivative. Both derivatives make use of a 6-speed manual transmission and both are in long wheelbase format.

The Tourneo Custom is rated to carry a gross payload of 915 kg and it can tow an unbraked trailer weighing 750 kg or a braked trailer weighing 1 400 kg.

Ford Tourneo Custom - Price in SA

2.2 TDCi LWB Ambiente 74kW 6MT - R546 000

2.2 TDCi LWB Trend 92kW 6MT - R567 300

The Tourneo Custom is sold with a 4-year/120 000km warranty, 6-year/90 000 km service plan, 3-year/unlimited km roadside assistance and a 5-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty.

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Ford Transit Custom turned into sportily styled (fully fitted) campervan!

Ford-accredited conversion partners MS-RT and Wellhouse Leisure have transformed a Transit Custom into a sportily styled campervan for a long-time Blue Oval enthusiast.

Based on a long-wheelbase Transit Custom, the vehicle was fitted with a bold body kit, graphics pack, anthracite 18-inch alloy wheels and a dual exhaust system, thanks to the folks over at MS-RT.

The firm also added white leather upholstery with blue contrast stitching inside. Wellhouse Leisure, meanwhile, fitted the Transit Custom with a full kitchen, luxury seats and an extendable roof that holds an attic bedroom. Other features include xenon headlamps, satellite navigation, adaptive cruise control and Starlit Alcantara roof and dashboard lining.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-m...-into-sportily-styled-fully-fitted-campervan/

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Pricing! Flagship Ford Tourneo Custom Limited arrives in South Africa

Ford has added a new flagship variant to its Tourneo Custom range, with the Limited derivative sitting atop the now three-strong line-up in South Africa.

Priced at R637 200, the Tourneo Custom Limited is offered exclusively in short-wheelbase configuration, slotting in above the long-wheelbase Ambiente and Trend derivatives. The Limited model has a wheelbase of 2 933 mm and measures 4 972 mm nose to tail, some 367 mm shorter in both cases compared with the long-wheelbase Ambiente and Trend variants.

Like its siblings, the Limited model is powered by a 2,2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. But in the case of this new flagship offering, the engine delivers 114 kW (compared with 74 kW and 92 kW in the case of the Ambiente and Trend, respectively). Peak torque, meanwhile, is 385 N.m (again, up on the 310 N.m and 350 N.m outputs of the lower-spec models).

Pricing:

Ford Tourneo Custom 2,2 TDCi LWB Ambiente: R568 700
Ford Tourneo Custom 2,2 TDCi LWB Trend: R591 300
Ford Tourneo Custom 2,2 TDCi SWB Limited: R637 200


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Ford Transit Connect 2019 is a small van with big ideas - OSV

Ford's Transit Connect is a small van - with big ideas. It must suit buyers in both small and compact sectors of the LCV market - and does so thanks to the choice of both short and long wheelbase body-styles and a versatile load-bay.

This revised version gets a smarter look, a classier cabin and a more efficient 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine. Overall, there may be prettier little vans, but there are few more practical ones.

 
Ford Tourneo Courier 2019 the practical alternative to an SUV - OSV

Sometimes, something simpler is more sensible. Take the turn of the century trend to create small People Carriers with bespoke car-like design. All you actually need as a starting point for such a vehicle is a small van.

And if you agree and happen to be looking for a very compact MPV, you might be interested in this one, the Ford Tourneo Courier.

 
Ford's Kombi rivalling Tourneo now available in upscale guise

Ford South Africa has announced a new flagship version of its Kombi-rivalling Tourneo Custom people mover, which gains more luxury features as well as a perkier engine.

Priced at R637 200, the new 2.2 TDCi Limited model is available exclusively in short wheelbase guise, in contrast to the existing Ambeiente and Trend models, which can only be ordered in long wheelbase format.

More powerful engine

The Tourneo Custom Limited is fitted with a more powerful version of Ford’s 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel engine. But whereas it’s tuned to produce 74kW/310Nm in Ambiente guise and 92kW/350Nm in Trend form, the Limited model gets the full-fat treatment, with 114kW and 385Nm on command.

As with all Tourneo models, a six-speed manual is the only gearbox option.

Versatile seating for eight

The Tourneo Custom seats eight occupants and both seat rows can be folded flat, tumbled, stowed in multiple positions or removed completely.

PRICING

2.2 TDCi LWB Ambiente 74kW manual - R568 700

2.2 TDCi LWB Trend 92kW manual - R591 300

2.2 TDCi SWB Limited 114kW manual - R637 200

 
Ford Tourneo Custom Limited for SA

A new range-topping Tourneo Custom Limited is now available in South Africa, bringing higher levels of comfort and luxury to the range. See details below…
The new Ford Tourneo Custom Limited is offered in short-wheelbase form only and stands alongside the familiar Tourneo Custom Ambiente and Trend long-wheelbase derivatives.

Unique features seen on the Tourneo Custom Limited include body colour-coded side mouldings while riding on 16-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. ‘Salerno’ partial leather trim is found inside, adding a more luxurious touch to the cabin. The front seats are also heated while the driver’s seat benefits from 10-way power adjustment.

Engine Power

The Tourneo Custom Limited is powered by a 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine which is mated with a 6-speed manual transmission. Outputs are 114 kW and 385 Nm.

The Tourneo Custom Limited has a maximum tow rating of 1 600 kg for a braked trailer and 750 kg for an unbraked trailer. Gross payload is rated at 939 kg.

Ford Tourneo Custom - Price in SA

2.2 TDCi LWB Ambiente 74kW 6MT - R568 700

2.2 TDCi LWB Trend 92kW 6MT - R591 300

2.2 TDCi SWB Limited 114kW 6MT - R637 200

A 4-year/120 000 km warranty and 6-year/90 000 km service is standard as well as 3-years/unlimited km roadside assistance and a 5-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty.

 
Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid prices and specs revealed

Ford announced pricing and spec details for its first range-extending petrol-electric van and people carrier models, available to order now

Ford has released pricing and spec details for its first PHEV models on sale: the Transit and Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid.

The commercial vehicle will start from £39,145 ex. VAT in base Leader trim, rising to £42,950 ex. VAT in Limited spec. It's the first van in its segment to offer petrol-electric technology.

Unlike the rest of the Transit's diesel-heavy range, the plug-in hybrid makes use of a 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. It's classed as a range extender, though, as it doesn't drive the wheels - instead, a 93kW (123bhp) electric motor drives the front axle and the petrol unit charges the 13.6kWh battery pack when required.

It also features regenerative charging under coasting and braking, managing a claimed 35-mile electric-only range. The result is a total driving range said to exceed 310 miles, with claimed economy of 91.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 60g/km.

Crucially, for the Transit at least, the net payload of 1,130kg and 6.0m3 load volume is unchanged. Ford also offers an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty for the battery pack aimed at giving business users extra confidence.


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Refreshed Ford Transit hits South Africa (now with standard service plan)!

An updated version of the Ford Transit – again offered in van and chassis cab form – has arrived in South Africa, now armed with a standard service plan.

New front-end styling brings the Transit into line with the rest of the Blue Oval brand’s commercial range, and includes a new three-bar grille, redesigned headlamps, a restyled front bumper and a new bonnet.

Inside, the Transit has also been refreshed with new seat materials that Ford claims “enhance both comfort and durability”. Interestingly, the local arm of the Dearborn-based firm is now including a six-year/90 000 km service plan in the vehicle’s price (this was previously offered only as an added-cost option).

As a reminder, the Transit Van is available in medium-wheelbase form (with a gross payload of 1 325 kg and a braked towing capacity of 2 800 kg) and extended long-wheelbase guise (with a claimed payload of 2 270 kg and a 3 500 kg braked towing capacity).

Power comes from Ford's 2,2-litre Duratorq turbodiesel engine, offering 92 kW and 350 N.m in the smaller models and 114 kW and 385 N.m in the larger derivatives. All Transit variants are equipped with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, with drive directed to the front wheels in the case of the medium-wheelbase models and to the dual rear wheels for the longer variants.

Pricing:

Ford Transit Van 2,2 TDCi MWB: R527 100
Ford Transit Van 2,2 TDCi ELWB: R658 200
Ford Transit Chassis Cab 2,2 TDCi MWB: R477 000
Ford Transit Chassis Cab 2,2 TDCi ELWB: R589 300


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The Top Gear car review:
Ford Transit

Verdict

Final thoughts and pick of the range

In an ever-changing world, the Transit is one of the few things we can still rely upon
The Transit feels as British as bangers and mash or a pint of bitter and is just as iconic for many people. The fact it hasn’t been built in Britain for six years is almost beside the point. Here’s a pillar of the motoring world, one we really need to rely on in troubled times. Both to deliver our parcels and to generally make us feel alright about life.

Good news: it does both jobs with aplomb. It’s a marvellous thing, one only denied perfection by its utter ubiquity and some outdated clichés about the chosen reading matter of its drivers and its placement atop the dashboard.

Ignoring a Transit when you’re buying a van is like ignoring a Golf when you’re buying a car. Or a kebab when post-nightclub food shopping. Do so at your peril.


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All-electric Ford Transit confirmed for launch in 2022

EV version of popular commercial vehicle to launch in America and Canada before coming to Europe

Ford has confirmed that an all-electric version of its hugely popular Transit van will hit the North American and Canadian marketplace in 2022.

The reinvented Transit will be built in America, most likely at a new purpose-built EV production facility in Michigan, and forms part of the company’s $11.5bn (£9bn) global electrification strategy.

A preview sketch shows that, in panel van form, the new Transit will largely retain the silhouette of the current model, but - as is usually the case with EV versions of combustion vehicles - it will likely feature a blanked-off grille and bespoke lighting clusters.


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