A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
XL6 starts ZAR 1075500 cheaperTourneo Custom from ZAR 1,075,500 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Engine Power
125
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Torque
390
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Engine Size
2000
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Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
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Ground Clearance
130 mm
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Boot Space
Not Applicable
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Airbags
Not Available
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Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
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Seating Capacity
8
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
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= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Tourneo Custom holds a noticeable edge over XL6, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tourneo Custom
+13 pts
Efficiency
Tourneo Custom
+15 pts
Safety
Tourneo Custom
+66 pts
Practicality
Tourneo Custom
+22 pts
Ownership
XL6
+8 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Tourneo Custom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
XL6
Strengths
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Tourneo Custom
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
XL6
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
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Generation
Current South African Tourneo Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
People mover
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
published
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Segment
MPV
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Vehicle Type
MPV
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Ground Clearance
130 mm
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Wheelbase
3100 mm
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Length
5050 mm
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Width
2032 mm
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Height
1979 mm
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Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
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Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
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Seating Capacity
8
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Boot Space
Not Applicable
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Towing Capacity
2500 kg
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Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Turning Radius
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Front Legroom
Not Applicable
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Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
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Front Headroom
Not Applicable
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Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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Number of Doors
5
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Max Payload
Not Applicable
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Boot Volume
Not Applicable
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Doors
5
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Seats
8
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Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
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Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
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Ground Clearance Mm
130 mm
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Height Mm
1979 mm
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Length Mm
5050 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Payload Kg
Not Applicable
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Wheelbase Type
Short wheelbase
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Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
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Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
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Turning Circle
Not Applicable
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Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
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Width Mm
2032 mm
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Engine
2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel
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Engine Type
2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel
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Displacement
2000 cc
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Cylinders
Not Applicable
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
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Power
125 kW
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Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
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Torque
390 Nm
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Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
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Fuel System
Not Applicable
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Turbocharger
Not Applicable
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Top Speed
Not Applicable
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0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
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Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
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Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
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Engine Code
Not Applicable
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Power
168 bhp
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Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
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Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
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Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
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Engine Type Config
2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel
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0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Battery Capacity
Not Available
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Charging Port
Not Available
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AC Charging Time
Not Available
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Engine Displacement
2000 cc
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Engine Displacement Litres
2 l
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EV Range
Not Available
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Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
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Combined System Power
Not Available
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Combined System Torque
Not Available
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Engine Config
2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel
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Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement Cc
2000 cc
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Engine Power kW
125 kW
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Engine Torque Nm
390 Nm
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Engine Valves
Not Applicable
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Induction
Not Applicable
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Max Power kW
125 kW
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Max Torque Nm
390 Nm
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Maximum Power
125 kW
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Maximum Torque
390 Nm
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Motor Position
Not Available
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Motor Power
Not Available
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Motor Torque
Not Available
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Motor Type
Not Available
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Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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System Output
Not Available
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Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
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Turbo Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Transmission
Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-wheel drive
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
8 km/h
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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Transmission
Automatic
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
8 km/h
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
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City Mileage
Not Applicable
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Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Average Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
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Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
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Fuel Efficiency
Not Applicable
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Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
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Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Combined Consumption
Not Applicable
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Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Fuel Economy Combined
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Range Wltp
Not Applicable
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Airbags
Not Available
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
Not Available
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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Rear View Camera
Digital rear-view camera
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Lights
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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Drive Modes
Normal, Eco, Slippery, Tow/Haul and Sport
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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Reverse Camera
Digital rear-view camera
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Parking Distance Sensors
Front and rear
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Parking Sensor
Front and rear
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Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Collision Mitigation
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Digital rear-view camera
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Reverse Camera Type
Digital rear-view camera
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Reversing Camera
Digital rear-view camera
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Seat Material
Not Applicable
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Rear USB Ports
Front and rear
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Instrument Cluster Type
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tourneo Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Capacity
8
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Seat Count
8
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
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Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Automatic Headlamps
Standard
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Dual-zone automatic
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
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TPMS
Standard
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Engine Start Stop
Standard
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Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Launch Control
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Stability Control
Standard
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Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Battery Voltage
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Digital Speedometer
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone automatic
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Sonar
Front and rear
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Source Model Column
tourneo-custom
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Unlocking
Standard
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
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Walk Away Lock
Standard
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Infotainment Screen
Ford SYNC 4
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Apple CarPlay
Wireless
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Android Auto
Wireless
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
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Number of Speakers
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
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USB Ports
Front and rear
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Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
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Infotainment Screen Size
Ford SYNC 4
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Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
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Rear Usb
Front and rear
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Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
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Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Front and rear
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Infotainment Screen
Ford SYNC 4
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Multi Information Display
12-inch cluster with 8-inch configurable display
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Connected Services
Wireless
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Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
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Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
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Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
LED Headlamps
Standard
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Daytime Running Lamps
LED
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Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Body Type
MPV
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DRL
LED
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Led Headlights
Standard
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Auto Headlights
Standard
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Automatic Headlamps
Standard
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Daytime Running Lights
LED
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamp Levelling
Standard
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Headlamps
Standard
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Headlight Type
Standard
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Headlights
Standard
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Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Front-wheel drive
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Tyre Size
Not Available
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Front Brake Type
Not Available
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Rear Brake Type
Not Available
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
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Braked Towing Capacity
2500 kg
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Cornering Brake Control
Standard
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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
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Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
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Towing Braked Kg
2500 kg
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Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
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Wheelbase Mm
3100 mm
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Front Suspension
Not Available
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Rear Suspension
Not Available
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
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Battery Type
Not Available
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
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Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
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Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
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Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Tourneo Custom
XL6
Ownership Role
Flagship
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Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
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Price Zar
1278500 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
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Starting Price
1278500
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Starting Price Zar
1278500
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Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Tourneo Custom leads by 24 points
Tourneo Custom holds a noticeable edge over XL6, especially in key ownership areas.
🏆Ford Tourneo Custom
wins with 63 pts
vs 39 pts for XL6
In structured scoring, Tourneo Custom emerges as the stronger overall package. However, XL6 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Tourneo Custom edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Tourneo Custom 65 vs XL6 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Tourneo Custom 66, XL6 0. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Tourneo Custom 42, XL6 50. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Tourneo Custom 72, XL6 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Tourneo Custom 63, XL6 50. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Tourneo Custom edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Tourneo Custom scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Tourneo Custom and XL6 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Tourneo Custom scores 63 vs 50.
Efficiency: Tourneo Custom scores 65 vs 50.
Safety: Tourneo Custom scores 66 vs 0.
Practicality: Tourneo Custom scores 72 vs 50.
Ownership: Tourneo Custom scores 42 vs 50.
Final structured scoring gives Tourneo Custom
the advantage in this comparison.
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