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The Herald
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald
Why the Ford Tourneo Custom is a clever family and business solution
Its steering is as direct as could be asked for, the suspension damping and plump 215/65 tyres wrapping 16" alloys make for a comfortable ride, while there was clearly no skimping on insulation materials. There is also a lot to write home about in specifications. Buyers in 2025 expect a high level of digitisation from a new car and the Ford minibus delivers, with a 13" central infotainment screen, complemented by a 12" instrument cluster. A reverse camera makes life much easier. Via the FordPass app, owners can control certain aspects of the vehicle using their smartphones, such as initiating pre-journey climate control programmes. On the safety front, it packs six airbags, in addition to various driver assistance functions such as lane-keep assist (which is felt but does not intrude too severely); adaptive cruise control and a driver attention monitor, among others. There is one feature we noticed lacking: electrically folding side mirrors. Power comes from a 2.0 l turbocharged diesel unit with four cylinders, good for 100kW/360Nm. It is linked to an eight-speed automatic driving the front wheels. The pairing is smooth and surprisingly punchy, considering the size of the vehicle. Economy is reasonable, with our tester indicating 10.1 l /100km. Minibus ownership opens up a realm of possibilities for travel and business that would not be possible with other body formats. The Ford Tourneo Custom makes a good case for itself among segment peers. It's worth remembering that the ingredients of the model will also be repurposed by Volkswagen for the imminent T7.
TimesLIVE
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Why the Ford Tourneo Custom is a clever family and business solution
Its steering is as direct as could be asked for, the suspension damping and plump 215/65 tyres wrapping 16" alloys make for a comfortable ride, while there was clearly no skimping on insulation materials. There is also a lot to write home about in specifications. Buyers in 2025 expect a high level of digitisation from a new car and the Ford minibus delivers, with a 13" central infotainment screen, complemented by a 12" instrument cluster. A reverse camera makes life much easier. Via the FordPass app, owners can control certain aspects of the vehicle using their smartphones, such as initiating pre-journey climate control programmes. On the safety front, it packs six airbags, in addition to various driver assistance functions such as lane-keep assist (which is felt but does not intrude too severely); adaptive cruise control and a driver attention monitor, among others. There is one feature we noticed lacking: electrically folding side mirrors. Power comes from a 2.0 l turbocharged diesel unit with four cylinders, good for 100kW/360Nm. It is linked to an eight-speed automatic driving the front wheels. The pairing is smooth and surprisingly punchy, considering the size of the vehicle. Economy is reasonable, with our tester indicating 10.1 l /100km. Minibus ownership opens up a realm of possibilities for travel and business that would not be possible with other body formats. The Ford Tourneo Custom makes a good case for itself among segment peers. It's worth remembering that the ingredients of the model will also be repurposed by Volkswagen for the imminent T7.
