Ford Transit Custom Sport (2025) Price & Specs

The Ford Transit Custom Sport has touched down in South Africa. Here’s pricing and specifications for this sporty-looking van.

The Ford Transit range has been expanded with the Sport derivative which adds some flair and personality into the commercial space.

“The all-new Transit Custom introduced new levels of comfort, safety, technology and versatility to the van segment when it went on sale earlier this year. We are further expanding its appeal with the addition of the Sport version, which is a unique offering in the market that enables customers to stand out from the typical ‘white van’ crowd,” says Sunil Sewmohan Executive Director, Product Marketing Ford South Africa.

Impressively, the Ford Transit Custom is Europe’s best-selling 1-ton van and a repeat winner of the International Van of the Year. This generation model claimed the 2024 title.

The Ford Transit Custom Sport is available in a short wheelbase body style and features some eye-catching design elements like a sporty grille in honeycomb pattern, body kit, rear roof spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels finished in matte black.

There are some cool racing stripes on the front bumper which go over the roof and down the rear doors, and the sharp-looking LED daytime running lights further add to its presence.

The sporty theme continues inside the cabin with blue accent stripes on the seats. These offer heating functionality while the driver gets 6-way power adjustment and lumbar support.

Customers will benefit from a 13-inch landscape touchscreen infotainment system which features Ford’s SYNC 4 operating system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The driver gets a 12-inch instrument cluster with an 8-inch configurable display. Further connectivity is provided by numerous USB-A and USB-C ports dotted around the cabin.

Of course, this van needs to work and Ford says the new platform “provides improved space and packaging, along with a lower floor height for easier loading and an overall vehicle height of under two metres to improve access.” The load compartment has a length measuring 2 602mm up to the bulkhead and a width of 1 392mm between the wheel arches.

With a maximum load volume of 5.8m3, it can carry up to three standard Euro pallets with a payload up to 1 023kg. Both rear doors open to 180-degrees while the side doors have soft-close functionality and are powered.

Further clever touches include the tilting steering wheel which doubles as a table when you’re not driving. A good place to put your lunch or sign paperwork then. Interestingly, this will be an added-cost option and is only available from the 2nd quarter of 2025.

Under the bonnet is an updated version of Ford’s 2.0-litre Single Turbo EcoBlue diesel four-cylinder engine and it makes 125 kW and 390 Nm. An 8-speed automatic transmission sends this to the front wheels and the vehicle features five driving modes (Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow/Haul, Sport).

There’s a 55-litre fuel tank as well as an additional 20-litre tank for AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid. There are 6 airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control as well as an assortment of semi-autonomous systems like Evasive Steer Assist, Pre-Collision Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring and Assist, Driver Alert with Impairment Monitor, Lane Keeping Aid, Roll Over Mitigation, Intelligent Speed Assistance with Speed Sign Recognition and we’re happy to see a tyre pressure monitoring system.

How much does the Ford Transit Custom Sport cost in South Africa?

Ford Transit Custom Sport Short Wheelbase Van 2.0L SiT 8AT

R938 000

The recommended Retail Price includes a 6 year/90 000km Ford Optional Service Plan, four-year/120 000km Ford warranty, four-year/unlimited distance Roadside Assistance and five-year/unlimited distance corrosion warranty. In addition, over the counter (OTC) parts and service parts warranty (SPW) are covered for two-year/unlimited distance. The recommended service interval is 15 000km or annually, whichever occurs first.

Customers have the option of purchasing Ford Protect Service or Maintenance Plan upgrades up to eight years or 165 000km. The warranty can be extended up to seven years or 200 000km, while the Roadside Assistance can be extended for an additional one or two years.