“It’s a departure from what we usually see in this segment in Europe, but with more car-like driving dynamics and the towing and carrying capacity unchanged, we believe it will offer a compelling new option for pick-up customers.”
The brand also revealed the Ford Transit Custom MS-RT and electric Ford E-Transit Custom MS-RT. Both gain a new aerodynamic front bumper, an integrated spoiler, sportier side skirts and an integrated diffuser.
An additional rear spoiler improves airflow, the brand says, and both versions have had their track widths increased by 50mm. They’re fitted with a set of 19in alloy wheels and 235/45 R19 Goodyear Eagle Sport tyres.
The Ford Transit Custom MS-RT is driven by a 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine producing 167bhp, while plug-in hybrid versions, which combine a 2.5-litre petrol engine and an 11.8kWh battery, produce 228bhp.
The all-electric Ford E-Transit Custom MS-RT, meanwhile, is the most powerful Transit Custom built to date, with 281bhp on tap. Both vans possess a 6.8m3 maximum load space and can carry a payload of up to 1124kg.
Both the Transit MS-RT variants and the Ranger MS-RT are available for order now, with deliveries set to start in the middle of this year.