Van Diesel Manual RWD 3-seat

Ford Transit Custom

Price in Port Elizabeth, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African Transit Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current version Original current-generation version Body style Van
Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.
ZAR 770,000
On-road in
ZAR 786,130
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 770,000
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,900
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,500
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,800
Insurance
ZAR 6,930
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 770,000
Estimated finance from ZAR 13,525/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1996cc (2.0L) Torque:360Nm (266 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:130mm (5.1″) Power:100kW (134 bhp) Boot484L (17.1 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.2 km/l (29 mpg)
City 9.9 km/l (23 mpg)
Highway 14.3 km/l (34 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Ford Transit Custom in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 13,525
Total Interest
ZAR 196,527
Total Payable
ZAR 811,527
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Ford Transit Custom

Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is a South African Van with a van body and diesel power.

The Ford Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is the entry-value derivative in the local Transit Custom range, with a confirmed South African price of R770 000. The confirmed mechanical detail includes an engine reference of 2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel and Front-wheel drive drive hardware. Practical details include 3 seating and ground clearance around 130 mm. Cabin and ownership references include screen size around SYNC, warranty cover listed as 4 years / 120 000 km, and service or maintenance cover listed as 6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price. Current South African Transit Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. This derivative combines Diesel, Manual, 2.0L EcoBlue single-turbo diesel, and Front-wheel drive for its local powertrain and drivetrain brief. 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is positioned as an entry-value derivative, with a confirmed South African price of R770 000. In city driving the Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT should be assessed by visibility, steering weight, parking aids, seat comfort and how the manual transmission behaves in stop-start traffic. The Ford Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT makes the most sense when its price and equipment align with the buyer's weekly routine. It has a confirmed South African price of R770 000, so the value judgement should be made against neighbouring trims and direct segment rivals. The Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a van body, Diesel power and a Manual transmission. Its appeal comes from the interaction between the base trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R770,000 for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for work, delivery or fleet duty, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT

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2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT Base Diesel Efficiency12.2 km/l Manual ZAR 770,000
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2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT Base Diesel Efficiency12.2 km/l Manual ZAR 770,000
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Ford Transit Custom Specifications

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The best buyer for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its van layout

City
The urban test for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. Drive the Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Pay attention to the steering, sight lines, low-speed response, seat position and climate control rather than relying on a quiet dealership loop for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. Engine of 2-litre Turbocharged Diesel matters when the cabin or load is full, and a power output of 100 kW can change the cost of repeated short trips for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT
Highway
On the open road the Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT needs to feel settled at national-limit speeds, with enough response for overtaking and a cabin that remains comfortable over long distances. For highway buyers, the Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard
Off-Road
Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. For Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT, the sensible check is the exact front-wheel drive arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT
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Hagalu editorial score 4.2 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-10-27

Ford Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT — Should You Buy It?

4.2/5
2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-10-27

Hagalu’s desk-research review of the South African 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT uses the published derivative information, not a model-wide assumption. The score considers 2-litre Turbocharged Diesel · 100 kW · 6-Speed Manual · RWD in relation to route, load and daily fleet use. Safety, value, practicality, ownership and technology are assessed from the disclosed local specification; this is not a road test, and buyers should verify the written vehicle specification and price.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's market-specific buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 3.8/5 · 20%
3.8/5
Value 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Practicality 4.9/5 · 20%
4.9/5
Ownership 4.2/5 · 15%
4.2/5
Powertrain suitability 3.9/5 · 15%
3.9/5
Comfort & technology 3.5/5 · 10%
3.5/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The buying case for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is specific. The base trim gives it a reason to be considered, while an active listing and a South African price reference of R770,000 set the boundaries for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Van
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R770,000
  • ✓Engine: 2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 100 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: Manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT budget.
  • ✕A short Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT stock and support terms.

Ford Transit Custom FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Ford Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is R770,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Ford Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is 130 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Ford Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is 1996 cc, with output shown as 100 kW (134 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Ford Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT is around 12.2 km/l.

The best buyer for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its van layout

The urban test for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT.

On the open road the Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT needs to feel settled at national-limit speeds, with enough response for overtaking and a cabin that remains comfortable over long distances. For highway buyers, the Transit Custom 2.0L LWB Van Base 6MT needs to make sense when...

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