Ford Tourneo Custom (2024) Price & Specs
The 8-seater Ford Tourneo Custom people-mover has touched down in South Africa. Here’s how much you can expect to pay, plus what you get for your money.
The new Ford Tourneo Custom is an 8-seater people mover and despite the popularity of big SUVs, the Blue Oval brand reckons its new bus brings comfort and space to the party. Right now, there’s just 1 derivative available, but 2 more derivatives (Sport and Titanium X) are earmarked for introduction at a later stage.
The model is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine which produces 100 kW and 360 Nm, and drives the front wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. There are selectable drive modes, including a tow function, and the vehicle has a braked trailer rating of up to 2 500 kg.
Unlike its body-on-frame Everest relative, the Tourneo Custom is based on a monocoque with independent rear suspension, so in theory, Ford’s new bus should have better on-road refinement, comfort and stability.
Of course, this vehicle’s most important aspect is its seating configuration’s versatility. The new-gen Ford Tourneo Custom’s seats are lighter than those of its predecessor, so it’s fairly simple to remove the 2nd and 3rd rows to transfer the Blue Oval’s new people-mover into a panel van.
The seats can slide fore/aft on tracks and the 2nd row can be turned around to free up more space and configurations. The new platform is also said to offer a lower floor height, which will make loading easier.
The 2024 Tourneo Custom grade walk
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- Dual Load Doors
- Signature LED Headlamps
- 16-inch Alloy Wheels
- Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control & Rear Seat Climate Control
- Front heated seats
- 13-inch Landscape Touchscreen with SYNC4
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 10-Speakers Sound System
- 12-inch Instrument Cluster with 8-inch Configurable Centre Display
- Wireless Charging
- Front & Rear USB Charging Points
- Front & Rear 12V Charging Socket
- Electronic Park Brake
- Sensico Steering Wheel & Gear Shifter
- Keyless Start
- Track-Based, Configurable Seating System
- ABS, EBD & EBA
- Electronic Stability Program with Traction Control
- Hill Launch Assist
- Driver Impairment Monitor
- Collision Mitigation
- Intelligent Speed Assistance
- Speed Sign Recognition
- Lane Keeping Aid
- Roll Over Mitigation
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Front & Rear Parking Sensors with Rear Camera
- Six airbags
- 5G FordPass Connect
How much does the Ford Tourneo Custom cost in SA?
| Ford Tourneo Custom 2.0SiT Trend LWB | R1 070 000 |
Whereas Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has listed its new-model prices exclusive of service plans for the past few years, the Tourneo Custom 2.0SiT Trend LWB’s price (September 2024) includes a 6-year/90 000 km service plan. However, buyers can pay a lower price if they choose to forego the latter.
Furthermore, the price includes a 4-year/120 000 km warranty, 4-year/unlimited km roadside assistance and a 5-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. The recommended service interval is 15 000 km or annually, whichever occurs first. In addition, over-the-counter parts (OTC) and service parts warranty (SPW) are covered for 2 years/unlimited km.
Customers have the option of purchasing a service or maintenance plan of up to 8 years/165 000 km. The warranty can be extended up to 7 years or 200 000 km, while the roadside assistance can be extended for an additional 1 or 2 years.
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