A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
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Jetour T1 i-DM vs Ford Transit Custom: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
T1 i-DM starts ZAR 80,100 cheaperT1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900 · Transit Custom from ZAR 770,000
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Specification
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Maximum Power
T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Transit Custom100 kW
Maximum Torque
T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Transit Custom360 Nm
Engine Size
T1 i-DM1499 cc
Transit Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Transit Custom12.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
T1 i-DM190 mm
Transit Custom130 mm
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Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current local listing
Current South African Transit Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel van
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3948 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
2048 kg
1756 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Wheelbase Type
-
Long wheelbase
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Length
4705 mm
5450 mm
Width
1967 mm
2032 mm
Height
1843 mm
1979 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
574 l
484 l
Kerb Weight
2048 kg
1756 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2348 kg
3025 kg
Payload Capacity
300 kg
1269 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
984 mm
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
881 mm
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Front Track Width
1690 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Not Available
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2602 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1392 mm
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
1.1
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
2602 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1392 mm
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transit-custom
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Engine
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
72 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
92 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
100 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
360 Nm
Combined Power
250 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
530 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
125 kW/tonne
56.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
265 Nm/tonne
205 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
18.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
100 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
180 min (30-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
27 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Gearbox
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Drivetrain
2WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.2 km/l
City Mileage
74.5 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
105.5 km/l
14.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
VI B
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
1200
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
21
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Front passenger and side airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front seats
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Infotainment System
15.6-inch
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
9 Sony speakers
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6-inch
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
3
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
130 mm
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Battery Warranty
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
-
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
7-year/75,000 km service plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
7-year/75,000 km service plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
CO2 Emissions
25 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Diesel
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Basic Warranty
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
T1 i-DM
Transit Custom
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Base
Price Zar
689900 ZAR
770000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
689900
770000
Starting Price Zar
689900
770000
In depth: how these cars differ
This T1 i-DM and Transit Custom comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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