Following the debut of the 2024 Ford Transit Custom range, the time has arrived for the reveal of the model’s passenger version, Europe’s new Tourneo Custom. Just like the panel van, the MPV will be available in electric, plug-in hybrid, and diesel versions, and in the more adventurous Active version. The new Ford Tourneo Custom is basically a Transit Custom with rear windows. The crossover-style Active features plastic cladding, skid plates, and roof rails, the Sport gets bumper and side skirt extensions, while the Titanium X is the most premium-looking of the bunch, with standard 19-inch alloy wheels and full matrix LED lighting. Each trim is available with all the powertrain options.
Inside, the highlight is the track-mounted
rear seating. The Tourneo Custom has a three-row layout which means it can fit
up to eight people in the EV variant or up to nine people in the PHEV and
diesel variants. In both cases, the rear seats can fold, slide, or be
completely removed, allowing all different kinds of interior arrangements. The
cabin is easily accessible through the power-operated sliding doors and the
integrated side steps.
The dashboard has a 13-inch touchscreen
for the SYNC 4 infotainment, a digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, a
wireless charging pad, and clever storage compartments while the tilting
steering wheel can transform into a small table for the driver. Other features
include a B&O audio system with 14 speakers and a subwoofer, digital key
cards with NFC technology, a 5G modem, and an optional panoramic glass roof.
Owners will also have access to Ford Pro services including remote control
functions and over-the-air software updates. In the safety department, a full
range of ADAS is available including the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
with Lane Centering.
In terms of powertrains, the focus is on
the E-Tourneo Custom, which is one of the four fully electric Ford Pro models
set to arrive in Europe by 2024. It is based on a new platform featuring an
independent rear suspension and a lower floor height compared to its
predecessor. The EV comes fitted with a single electric motor producing 214 hp and 415 Nm of torque. Ford says that the towing
capacity of the EV is 2,000 kg. The battery pack with a capacity
of 74 kWh is good for a 370 km range which is 10 km shorter than the E-Transit WLTP estimates. The battery can charge in eight
hours from the standard onboard 11 kW AC charger, but it is also compatible
with 120 kW DC fast charging replenishing 38 km of range in five
minutes. The plug-in hybrid variant will be fitted with a 2.5-liter petrol
engine and an electric motor – just like the Ford Kuga PHEV. The 11.8 kWh
battery will allow 50 km of zero-emission range.
As for the EcoBlue diesel, it comes in
three different power outputs – 134 hp, 148 hp, or 168 hp – offering a choice of a six-speed manual or
an eight-speed automatic. For those who require more traction, Ford is offering
an all-wheel-drive option for the automatic Tourneo Custom, or an optional
mechanical limited-slip differential at the front axle for the manual variants.
The diesel-powered all-wheel-drive Ford Tourneo Custom has the highest braked
towing capability of 2,500 kg combined with a retractable
towbar.
The Ford Tourneo Custom range is produced
by Fort Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey. The first deliveries in Europe are scheduled
for mid-2023 starting with the diesel-powered models and followed by other
variants later in the year.
