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Decision summary
Ford Transit Custom vs iCAUR V23: 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.
V23 starts ZAR 250,100 cheaperTransit Custom from ZAR 770,000 · V23 from ZAR 519,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Transit Custom
V23
Maximum Power
Transit Custom100 kW
V23100 kW
Maximum Torque
Transit Custom360 Nm
V23180 Nm
Engine Size
Transit Custom1996 cc
V23Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Fuel Economy
Transit Custom12.2 km/l
V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance
Transit Custom130 mm
V23190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Evidence forFord Transit Custom
2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT
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Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Transit Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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
Panel van
SUV
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
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Wheelbase Type
Long wheelbase
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Production Status
active
Published
Segment
Van
Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1756 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Length
5450 mm
4220 mm
Width
2032 mm
1915 mm
Height
1979 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
3500 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
1756 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3025 kg
2085 kg
Payload Capacity
1269 kg
350–650 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
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Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
984 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1047 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
970 mm
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Load Bed Length
2602 mm
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Load Bed Width
1392 mm
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Climate Control
Not Available
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
Not Available
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
Power air conditioner
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
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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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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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 Length Mm
2602 mm
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
1392 mm
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
transit-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
base
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Cylinders
4
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Valves
16
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Bore
82.0 mm
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Maximum Power
100 kW
100 kW
Maximum Torque
360 Nm
180 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
100 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
180 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear axle
Drive Type
FWD
2WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
210 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
11 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
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Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.9 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
205 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
≈9.1 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Gearbox
Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
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
Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Claimed Mileage
12.2 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
14.3 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Real-world Mileage
12.2 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Airbags
Front passenger and side airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather seats
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Foldable second-row seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way power adjustment
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.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
7
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.4 in
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.4 in
Connected Services
SYNC
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Touchscreen
SYNC
15.4 in
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Transit Custom
V23
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
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
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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Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
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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
Transit Custom
V23
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19 in
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
Transit Custom
V23
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
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
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
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Transit Custom
V23
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Transit Custom
V23
Ownership Role
Base
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
770000 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
770000
519900
Starting Price Zar
770000
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Transit Custom and V23 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
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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