Active and Trail variants join the Transit range

Ford has introduced a couple of new trim grades to tempt van buyers.

The first, named Active, features SUV-inspired black protective body cladding and 17” alloy wheels. Its specification also includes a mesh grille, roof rails, special badges and part-leather upholstery.

Ford Transit Custom Active Panel Van (2020) Front Side

While the upgrades are essentially cosmetic, a mechanical limited-slip differential (mLSD) is a £550 option. This device – which was designed by Quaife – works with a recalibrated Electronic Stability Control system to maximise traction on low-grip surfaces.

Active is available for the mid-size Transit Custom panel van (short- and long-wheelbase), Transit Custom double-cab-in-van (SWB and LWB) and Tourneo Custom people-carrier (SWB only). Prices start at £30,000.

Ford Tourneo Custom Active (2020) Front Side

Alternatively, the Trail is aimed at users who are probably going to tackle rough terrain on a more regular basis.

As well as extra body cladding and some 16” alloy wheels, the exterior appearance benefits from a distinctive matte black grille that resembles the one on the Ranger Raptor pick-up. In addition, the seats are covered in leather, a Quickclear heated windscreen is fitted and the door mirrors have a power-folding function.

Ford Transit Trail Panel Van (2020) Front Side

The front-wheel drive Transit Custom Trail and larger Transit Trail come with mLSD as standard. Costing from £29,250 and £35,685 respectively, both are offered in either panel van or double-cab-in-van guises.

If serious off-road capability is needed, then Intelligent All-Wheel Drive can be ordered for the rear-wheel drive Transit Trail. Up to 50 per cent of engine torque is sent automatically to the front wheels when required, although manually selecting ‘AWD Lock’ splits it evenly between the axles. The Drive Mode controller gains ‘Slippery’ and ‘Mud/Rut’ settings, too.

Ford Transit Custom Trail Panel Van (2020) Front Side

Deliveries of the Active and Trail models are due to begin later this summer.

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