The Ford Transit and Tourneo receive the new Trail and Active variants

The Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom continue along the same path, being updated in parallel after both received their respective plug-in hybrid versions last September. Once again they bring news together, this time to welcome the new “Trail” and “Active” variants, both designed to offer a look inspired by the brand’s SUV models.

Ford Transit Trail and Transit Custom Trail

Both the Ford Transit and the Transit Custom can be specified with the new “Trail” variant. They take inspiration from the new Ford Ranger Raptor, which is immediately apparent in the front grille in matte finish, where we can see the oversized Ford lettering, along with black cladding applied to both the side panels and both bumpers, plus exclusive 16-inch alloy wheels and logos with the model name on the doors.

Inside there are also changes, such as the leather upholstery chosen for the seats and fitted as standard, an equipment package complemented by other features such as air conditioning, the heated windscreen Quickclear that helps defrost far more quickly, plus power-adjustable door mirrors with daytime running lights.

On the mechanical side, both the Transit and the Transit Custom with front-wheel drive also come as standard with the mechanical limited-slip differential (mLSD) developed jointly with Quaife, which has previously been used in models such as the Focus RS, Focus ST and Fiesta ST. With this differential both vans can tackle difficult terrain where grip is compromised, such as gravel tracks or unpaved roads, as it automatically transfers engine torque in combination with the recalibrated stability control.

Nevertheless, if we need intelligent all-wheel drive, it can optionally be specified for the Transit Trail, which can send up to 50% of engine torque to the front axle depending on road conditions. This intelligent all-wheel drive can also work when we select the available “Slippery” and “Mud” driving modes, and also features a lock for use on surfaces where grip is extremely low. Best of all, fitting the intelligent all-wheel drive system does not reduce cargo volume or dimensions.

Both will be offered in different body types and wheelbases, but they will share the 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine with an output of 130 CV. In addition, on the Transit Custom Trail we can fit the mild-hybrid variant of this same engine, with the resulting fuel savings.

Ford Tourneo Active and Transit Custom Active

The Active variant for the Ford Tourneo and the Transit Custom also adopts details aimed at giving it a more off-road appearance, taking as reference the Active variants of the Ford Fiesta and Focus. Exterior features include the Active front grille, additional protection for the wheel arches, sills, rear bumper and mirrors, roof rails and 17-inch exclusive alloy wheels. Inside there is only partial leather upholstery, and only on the Tourneo Custom Active is there also a blue accent on the instrument panel.

Optionally, all versions of the Ford Tourneo Active with front-wheel drive can also be fitted with the mechanical limited-slip differential (mLSD) we saw earlier for the Transit Trail, although versions with automatic transmission have it as standard. As for the engine chosen for the Active variants, the most powerful is used, the 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine with 185 CV of output and 415 Nm of torque, which is also available with mild-hybrid technology.