The Ford Transit Custom is getting all-wheel drive in Australia, with the launch of a new Trail edition, designed to reach those hard-to-access camping spots.
Based on the long-wheelbase (LWB) Transit Custom Trend, the Trail is aimed at both commercial and recreational buyers, retaining its six cubic-metre load space and featuring equipment not found in the mid-size van’s base variant.
It’s due to arrive in Australia during the fourth quarter of 2025 (October to December), following the local debut of the electric E-Transit Custom (mid-year) and the Transit Custom PHEV (third quarter).
Priced from $61,990 before on-road costs, the Ford Transit Custom Trail is $5000 more expensive than the Trend LWB, but $1000 more affordable than the Sport Double Cab, the model’s only variant incorporating a second row of seats.
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Power continues to come from a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine (producing 125kW of power and 390Nm of torque), however, the Trail’s eight-speed automatic transmission is mated to a permanent all-wheel drive system, differentiating it from its front-drive siblings.
Ford claims the addition of all-wheel drive not only aids traction on the road when the surface has low grip, but also helps off-road.
The active system features an electronically controlled clutch at the rear, allowing it to act similarly to a four-wheel drive system when needed but without the drawbacks.
Visually, the Transit Custom Trail differs from the rest of the range with its unique grille and skid plates, black moulded wheel-arches, black side strips, silver painted rocker trim, matte black 16-inch twin-spoke wheels, and underbody protection.
Equipment from the Sport includes LED headlights and daytime running lights.
Its exterior also gains yellow decals, exclusive to the Trail.
Inside, the cabin gets artificial leather seat upholstery which includes Trail embossing for the driver’s seat, as well as yellow box stitching.
While a pair of passenger seats are standard, for $150 buyers can option a single passenger seat.
Carryover equipment from the Trend includes a 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen, an 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system – with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio, satellite navigation and a 5G embedded modem – heated front seats, and a four-speaker sound system.
Buyers can option a rear liftgate for $700, or dual side load doors for $1000.
