Ford has updated its range of sporty vans in Europe with a new model as well as new and updated engines for the 2019 model year. The big news is the Transit Custom Sport becomes more powerful than ever thanks to a new 2.0-liter EcoBlue turbo diesel that makes 185 PS and 415 Nm of torque. Customers can have the new standard engine with six-speed manual or six-speed SelectShift automatic transmissions.

Ford anticipates CO2 emissions as low as 151 g/km and corresponding average fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100 km (40.9 mpg UK). Going on sale from mid-2019, the Transit Custom Sport van also benefits from a connectivity upgrade with the introduction of FordPass Connect on-board modem technology as standard. This turns the vehicle into a WiFi hotspot for up to 10 devices.


The tech upgrade continues with newly-available driver assistance technologies including Active Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Speed Limiter, Lane-Keeping Aid, and Blind Spot Information System. As before, the Transit Custom Sport is available in several configurations including van, passenger van, and double-cab-in-van in both short- and long-wheelbase versions. All feature unique chassis tuning for “enhanced steering, handling and ride, and a more responsive and agile feel.”

The sporty van is easy to recognize thanks to the twin stripes on the bonnet and front bumper, a more muscular body kit including body-side moldings and wheel arch extensions, as well as body-color bumpers, side mirrors and door handles. Ford Transit Custom Sport models also feature 17- or 18-inch alloys and partial leather interior trim in Ebony.

                   
Moving on, the Transit Sport lineup receives a third member for the 2019 model year, the Transit Connect Sport. Unveiled at the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicle show, it is now on sale with an upgraded 120 PS 1.5-liter EcoBlue turbo diesel and six-speed manual transmission. Ford estimates an average fuel economy of 5.0 l/100 km (56.5 mpg UK) and corresponding CO2 emissions from 130 g/km.

As with the Transit Custom Sport, the Transit Connect Sport features a sporty body kit, sports stripes, and partial leather front seats. It also comes equipped with 16-inch Dark Stainless alloys. Finally, the Transit Courier Sport compact van completes the lineup with a similar exterior treatment and a choice of two 100 PS engines: a 1.5-liter TDCi four-cylinder turbo diesel and a 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder gasoline unit, both mated to six-speed manual transmissions.