Ford Australia is expanding its Transit Custom lineup with the new all-wheel drive Transit Custom Trail, offering an off-road-ready option for tradies, adventurers and fleet users that go off the beaten track.
The Transit Custom Trail will arrive in Australia later this year priced from $61,990 and comes standard with a generous suite of features in single LWB specification.
While it gains permanent all-wheel drive capability, the engine and gearbox are carried over from existing models, featuring the same 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel producing 125kW/390Nm backed by an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Transit Custom Trail’s all-wheel drive is an active system, which means it not only responds to wheel slip between the front and rear axles but also can anticipate wheel slip, and transfer torque to the rear wheels before slip occurs. The electronically controlled clutch in the rear axle can also provide traction like a locked differential without binding in turns.
Distinguishing the Trail from the rest of the Transit Custom lineup is a range of exterior changes giving a bold and rugged appearance. These include a unique Trail grille and skid plates, black wheel arch moulding and side strip, silver painted rocker trim, LED headlamps and daytime running lights, unique 16-inch Trail twin-spoke alloy wheels finished in matte black, underbody protection, and yellow exterior decals.
While based on the Transit Custom Trend, there are some spec changes inside the Transit Custom Trail’s cabin, including artificial leather seat trim that features a unique Trail embossing on the drivers’ seat with yellow box stitching on all three seats. Dual passenger seats come fitted as standard, but a single passenger seat is available as an option.
All the active and safety features that make the Transit Custom – that in 2024 achieved ANCAP’s highest commercial van medallion grading, “Platinum,” with a score of 96%3 – remain fitted to the Trail.
Frozen White is the standard exterior colour for Transit Custom Trail, with four Prestige Paint choices available as a $700 option: Agate Black Metallic, Grey Matter, Magnetic, and Moondust Silver.
Other options available for the Transit Custom Trail include a Rear Liftgate ($700), and Dual Side Load Doors ($1000).
“The Ford Transit Custom Trail offers a blend of striking design, comfort, versatility, and capability that makes it an excellent choice for both business and recreational use,” said Ford Australia Product & Retail Marketing Manager – Vans, Anna Hercan.
“It’s bold and rugged exterior design is a head turning proposition, and the practicality of a long wheelbase van paired with a capable AWD drivetrain, ensures that the Trail will cater to a wide range of needs, from work-related tasks to leisure and sporting activities,” said Anna Hercan, Product & Retail Marketing Manager – Vans
First arrivals of the Transit Custom Trail are expected in Q4, 2025, with further details about the model to come.
