Ford Transit Custom MK2 2024- Van
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The newest model from Ford
on their ever-popular Transit Custom range, the MK2 is
a step up from the last. Rather than a facelift of the
previous version, this is a whole new van from the
ground up, bringing it bang up to date, giving you the
latest features and the same great finish you’re used to
from Ford vans.
What’s different in the latest
Transit Custom?
In short, everything is new.
Ford have gone back to the drawing board to modernise
the success of previous generations of Transit Custom,
especially for driving convenience. The cockpit is more
refined for day to day working, including a brilliant new
13-inch touchscreen infotainment system with parking
assist cameras.
What’s like to drive?
As you’d expect from a Ford, it’s refined and easy
to live with. Unfussy windows and the additional mirrors
allow for great visibility all round, keeping your blind
spots in check. With options in manual and automatic
gearboxes, and a variety of engine combinations, you’ll
have the choice depending on what suits you best.
Usually, vans are cumbersome and heavy to drive, but
you’ll be pleasantly surprised to drive this one. Handling
far more like a car gives a more natural feel that’s easy
to transition to with light steering without feeling
twitchy for easy manoeuvrability.
With good
amounts of room in the front cabin, you’ll easily fit 3
adults, with plenty of cubby storage pockets for taking
your essential with you. The cabin floor size has been
increased for greater passenger comfort and is now a
flatter profile to allow for improved storage when not
being used to carry passengers.
The rear
payload area has always been a fan favourite amongst
trades that need a good capacity without the colossal
bulk of bigger vans, and the new Transit Custom doesn’t
disappoint bearing lots of resemblance to the previous
generations.
All new styling
The
new sleek look is more than just show pony work, it’s
more aerodynamic too, giving you better fuel range.
With smaller headlights thanks to LED technology, the
front end has become more efficient with less drag, Ford
estimate around a 6% increase in economy. Keeping the
styling in line with current Ford models with its front
grille and bumper vents.
I dare say that due
to the sheer popularity, most people who are looking at
this new model of Transit Custom are going to have
owned one of the previous models. One of the most
important reasons it will continue to be a benchmark for
other vans is as it hasn’t lost the same great usable and
flexible feel the previous generations.
The
Ford Transit Custom is a great all-rounder favoured by
trades and converters alike thanks to its universal
platform, being an ideal fit for those that don’t want to
use a lumbering van every day, but still want a capable
vehicle for those long journeys whilst being well
mannered and easy to live with, even in urban driving.
This new generation give the much needed update to an
ever popular choice, setting the benchmark for medium
sized vans even higher than before.