Ford is giving the Tourneo Custom significant
powertrain updates for the 2019 model year in Europe. The people carrier gains more
powerful and efficient 2.0-liter EcoBlue turbo diesel engines, optionally
available in EcoBlue Hybrid mild-hybrid versions. Additionally, the Tourneo
Custom will offer new driver assistance technologies.
The 2.0-liter EcoBlue four-cylinder turbo diesel
engine will be available with up to 185 PS and 415 Nm of
torque. As a result, Ford says the people mover offers “more responsive
performance and greater pulling power when carrying up to nine occupants and
luggage.”
Ford also offers the 2.0L EcoBlue in two lower-powered versions of
130 PS and 105 PS. According to the automaker, the new diesel
engines offer up to a 6 percent improvement in fuel efficiency.
The 185 PS and 130 PS versions are also offered with
a 48-volt mild-hybrid setup that further lowers fuel consumption, especially in
stop-start urban driving scenarios. Anticipated WLTP combined fuel economy for
both EcoBlue Hybrid models is as low as 7.0 l/100 km (40.3 mpg UK), with
corresponding CO2 emissions of 183 g/km.
The mild-hybrid powertrains are only
available with a manual transmission while the regular EcoBlue models are also
available with an automatic gearbox.
Besides the new powertrains, the Tourneo Custom
gains the FordPass Connect on-board modem technology which makes possible an
onboard WiFi hotspot for up to 10 devices. Finally, the people carrier is now
available with new driver assistance technologies including Active Park Assist
and Lane-Keeping Aid.
The updated Tourneo Custom lineup will be available
from mid-2019 in European markets.
