

Ben Zachariah
2026 Ford Transit Custom review: Quick drive
Pros
- Rides like a passenger car
- Great handling
- The coolest vans around
Cons
- EV is a little underwhelming
- Lower grades aren't for passengers
- Dumb drive selector stalk
1 Month Ago
The new Ford Transit Custom is a Van Under 3.5t offered in both Single Panel Van and Double Combi body styles. Available in Australia from $56,590 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trend variant and topping out at $79,990 for the Sport.
There are 3 variants of the Transit Custom available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (125kW/390Nm), electric motor (171kW/0Nm) and null (160kW/415Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 Transit Custom is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto or Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4, Front, or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel or Electric
Body Types
Combi or Panel Van
Powertrain Type
4x4, Front-wheel Drive, or Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto or Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4, Front, or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel or Electric
Body Types
Combi or Panel Van
Powertrain Type
4x4, Front-wheel Drive, or Rear-wheel Drive
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The Ford Transit Custom comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Trend and the most expensive being Trail.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,050 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,999 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,275 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,984 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,255 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Ford Transit Custom Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.





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Ford Transit Custom
The cheapest Ford Transit Custom is the Trend that starts from $56,590.
See all Ford Transit Custom PricingThe most expensive Ford Transit Custom is the Sport that starts from $79,990.
See all Ford Transit Custom PricingThe best towing capacity of a Ford Transit Custom is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Trend, Sport and Trail.
See all Ford Transit Custom towing capacityThe largest Ford Transit Custom is the Trend which measures 1999mm wide, 5450mm in length and sits 1992mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Transit Custom is the Trend which has 171kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo engine.
The Ford Transit Custom is built in Turkey and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Transit Custom is the Trend which weighs 3350 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Transit Custom may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Diesel.
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