Introduced in 2012, the Custom effectively split Ford's traditional Transit van range in two – with the Custom taking on the medium or 'one-tonne' van segment, leaving the full-size Transit to concentrate on the large van or 'two-tonne' market. Major medium van rivals for the Transit Custom include the Volkswagen Transporter, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic and Mercedes-Benz Vito.The 2018 facelift resolved issues with small, fiddly buttons and limited storage space with a full interior redesign. It brought about class-leading amounts of in-cab storage and updated infotainment options.On top of this, the 2018 refresh brought a new front-end design with a high-mounted three-bar grille and slim headlights with distinctive LED daytime-running lights on most models.There's a school of thought that suggests it shouldn't 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 they'll all tell you that one of the things they like the most about Ford's medium van is how good it feels from behind the wheel.There was nothing particularly wrong with the performance of the older 2.2-litre units, so if you're considering one of those don't be concerned. But the newer 2.0-litre 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 12V power point front, 13L multifunction glovebox, 16" alloy wheels, 3 point ELR seatbelts front and rear, 6 speakers, 60/40 split rear seats, ABS with Brake Assist, Active front headrests, Air conditioning, Anti hijack feature, Audible driver's seatbelt reminder, Auxiliary socket for external MP3 player, Battery saver function, Bluetooth phone integration system, Body coloured door mirrors, Body coloured door mirrors and handles, Body coloured side mouldings, Body coloured sports bumpers, Centre console storage, Childproof rear door locks, Cloth upholstery, Coin tray, CONNECT Navigation, Digital clock, Digital trip meter, Door ajar warning lamp, Drive computer, Driver and passenger air
