Traveling Set to be signed up with later on by the Tourneo Custom, the Transit, in the meantime, just provides a panel van bodystyle, however in a long wheelbase setup.
Its regional market arrival verified at its 100th anniversary event in November in 2015, Ford has actually disclosed rate and spec information of the brand-new Transit Custom panel van.
Load carrying information
Due to be signed up with at a later phase by the individuals carrying Tourneo Custom, the Transit gets here in long wheelbase guise entirely with the basic height roofing and seating for 3 in advance.
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Set to be signed up with at a later phase by the basic wheelbase version, the prolonged length equates to a payload of 1 269 kg, a braked trailer tow ranking of 2 500 kg and an overall load volume behind the metal bulkhead of 5.8 m3
Its packing location determining 3 050 mm long, enough for 3 Euro pallets, according to Ford, the Transit Custom likewise gets 6 tie-down hooks incorporated into the flooring, in addition to partial rubber covering and an LED light.
Consisted of are double moving side doors, gain access to actions to help entry and barn-style rear doors that open 180-degrees.
Anything however van-spec tech
Geared up with a semi-trailing arm rear suspension– a design initially– the Transit Custom's interior gets a touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster in yet another very first for the name.
Determining 12-inches, the previous deals customisation depending upon choice, while the latter can be found in the shape of the 13-inch SYNC 4A system with cordless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Fitted with a variety of storage locations and slots, extra basic functions make up automobile on/off LED headlights with Auto High Beam Assist, keyless entry, push-button start, a multi-function wheel and satellite navigation.
While a cordless mobile phone battery charger stays an expense choice, consisted of security and chauffeur support systems are 6 air bags, a 180-degree reverse video camera, Driver Attention Alert, cruise control, front and rear parking sensing units and Forward Collision Warning Assist, in addition to;
- Rollover Mitigation;
- Lane Keep Assist;
- Evasive Steering Assist;
- Traffic Sign Recognition;
- Dynamic Stability Control
Single turbo grunt
Offering inspiration, the single turbo 2.0-litre Panther diesel motor from the Ranger lives in advance, albeit with minimized power and torque from 125kW/405Nm to 100kW/360Nm.
Delegated with sending out the quantity of twist to the front axle is a six-speed handbook transmission, total with a Tow/Haul function, plus an Eco setting.
Rate
Now offered, rates for the Transit Custom begins at R692 000 and consists of a four-year/120 000 km service warranty, with a service strategy being optional according to the Right to Repair standards.
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