Ford Transit Custom Has 11-Year Production Cycle: Report

In van-hungry Europe, the redesigned Ford Transit Custom ushered in a new era when it launched in that region last October, seeking to continue its success as one of the top-selling models there. The new Transit Custom is being offered with a variety of powertrains, including traditional diesels, a plug-in hybrid, and the all-electric E-Transit, all of which Ford can tweak production of depending on consumer demand. Soon, the Ford Transit Custom will be joined by the all-new Volkswagen Transporter on the line at the joint-venture Ford Otosan Assembly plant in Turkey, and now, we’re learning that it will enjoy a rather long production run there, according to Automotive News Europe.

Ford Otosan revealed that both the current Ford Transit Custom and the forthcoming VW Transporter will enjoy an 11-year production cycle, which is rather long by automotive standards. This seemingly confirms that we can expect to see both of these models remain in production until the mid-2030s, which isn’t a huge surprise given the enduring popularity enjoyed by the Ford Transit Custom, specifically, at the moment.

Indeed, the Ford Transit Custom routinely ranks among the top-selling vehicles in Europe, and was even the UK’s best-selling vehicle overall in 2023 – a title it has held for 10 consecutive years now. Recently treated to a total redesign, the Ford Transit Custom has also racked up its fair share of awards since that debut, a list that includes 2024 French Commercial Vehicle of the Year and 2024 International Van of the Year (IVOTY).

Commercial customers can opt for a variety of powertrains with the new Ford Transit Custom, including the PHEV, which pairs the 2.5L Atkinson cycle gas engine with an 11.8 kWh battery to deliver an electric-only driving range of up to 57 kilometers (35 miles), as well as 2.3 kW of portable power via ProPower Onboard. Those that prefer an old-fashioned diesel can get the Ford EcoBlue in outputs of 110 PS, 136 PS, 150 PS and 170 PS, which can be paired to either a six-speed manual transmission and an optional mechanical limited-slip differential, as well as eight-speed automatic gearbox, which can be paired with all-wheel drive for the first time.

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