EcoBlue Ford Transit Custom Van with 2.o-litre TDCi diesel engine
The Ford Transit Custom Van takes the winning commercial vehicle formula by Ford Transit for more than 50 years and squeezes it into a small package. Based on the car like levels, it is a mid-sized panel van with composure on the road and safety kit. All ford Transit versions have very economical 2.0-litre engines.
Ford Transit Custom van has different versions based on wheelbase. Short and long as well as versions with high or low roofs. All the versions of the Transit Van are pleasingly economical and all have front wheel drive. These all are equipped with Euro6 complaint 2.0-litre EcoBlue TDCi diesel.
The Transit Custom focuses to continue the addition of EcoBlue TDCi diesel engines, extra safety kit, improved handling and advanced technology. That’s why the Transit Van is considered to be one of the best Van to drive.
What are the Modifications in the Transit Van?
The Transit Custom Van engine has remarkable outputs of 104bhp, 128bhp or 168bhp. All the versions having a six-speed manual gearbox.
The Transit Custom comes with Ford’s 2.0-litre EcoBlue TDCi engine with outputs of 104bhp, 128bhp or 168bhp, all mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. It has two less powerful engines, with auto-start-stop technology that delivers the same official combined fuel consumption figure of 46mpg with the emission levels of 157g/km of CO2. These specs openly challenge all the rivals of its type. Even the powerful mode with 168bhp models achieve 43mpg and 172g/km.
These economic figures are achieved with the EcoBlue engine featuring advanced combustion process with common-rail injectors turbocharging technology which has been taken from Ford’s acclaimed Eco-Boost petrol engine range.
Transit Custom Van Safety
Ford Transit Custom Van was the first commercial van which is awarded by maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The new model is featuring an Electronic Stability Programme ESP which is specially designed for large sized Ford Vans. ESP has built in side wind mitigation technology to assist the Van in windy atmosphere. Traction control and emergency brake systems are remarkably efficient to control and handle the most critical conditions.
Excellent Driving Experience and Smart Gadgets
The Transit Custom Van gives a pleasant feeling while driving. The 8-way adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel adjustment enables and ensures the smooth and comfort drive. These type of fittings and adjustments are suitable for any size or shape of driver to get comfortable.
Moreover, the Transit Custom has similar console centre to the Fiesta and the Focus Audio control al also resembling with the mobile phone button pad. For easy access and smart controls, the steering has audio, Bluetooth, cruise control and voice activation controls. However the screen is a bit small and confusing. Overall, the Ford Transit Custom Van is a complete package to driving comfortably.