Ford Transit Custom 2018 (68) 2.0 TDCi 105ps Low Roof Van

Introduced in 2012, the Custom effectively split Fords traditional Transit van range in two with the Custom taking on the medium or onetonne van segment, leaving the fullsize Transit to concentrate on the large van or twotonne market. Major medium van rivals for the Transit Custom include the Volkswagen Transporter, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic and MercedesBenz Vito.The 2018 facelift resolved issues with small, fiddly buttons and limited storage space with a full interior redesign. It brought about classleading amounts of incab storage and updated infotainment options.On top of this, the 2018 refresh brought a new frontend design with a highmounted threebar grille and slim headlights with distinctive LED daytimerunning lights on most models.Theres a school of thought that suggests it shouldnt really matter what a van is like to drive since carrying stuff in the back with as little fuss as possible is the primary purpose of any LCV. But ask Transit Custom owners and operators, and theyll all tell you that one of the things they like the most about Fords medium van is how good it feels from behind the wheel.There was nothing particularly wrong with the performance of the older 2.2litre units, so if youre considering one of those dont be concerned. But the newer 2.0litre motors develop more torque much earlier, so feel more energetic and smoother while also being quieter. Most buyers go for the middle power output so the 125hp 2.2litre or the 130hp 2.0litre but if you can afford a punchier model with either 155hp (2.2litre), 170hp or 185hp (2.0litre) you wont regret it. The less potent 100hp and 105hp models will cope with their stated weights ok, but expect them to be slow and thirstier for fuel when fully laden. Alongside the addition of the 185hp engine, late 2019 also saw the introduction of mild hybrid (mHEV) technology. This EcoBlue Hybrid system is available as an option on select models as means of further improving fuel economy.The manual gearbox Ford fits as standard on all Transit Customs works just fine for a van. In fact, the most recent examples weve driven have been almost carlike in their precision. Earlier ones have felt vaguer, but not so much so that you need a compass to find the next ratio..15in Steel Wheels, 4way Adjustable Drivers Seat with Armrest, ABS Antilock Braking System, AMFM Radio with USB Bluetooth Emergency Assistance, DINISO Compliant Metal Bulkhead with Load Through Hatch, Doors Unglazed Rear, Drivers Airbag, Electric Windows Front, ESC Electronic Stability Control, ICE Pack 12 Single DIN Sized Audio Unit, Passenger Side Sliding Load Door with Track Cover, Power Assisted Steering, Remote Central Door Locking with Deadlocks, RSC Roll Stability Control, Side Wind Mitigation, Spare Wheel Conventional, Steering Column Rake and Reach Adjustment, Tinted Glass Complete, Trip Computer, Two 12V Power Socket