Ford has up to date its full-sized Transit vary, with extra tech and, relying on the mannequin, a brand new transmission and higher towing functionality.
First arrivals of the up to date vary will start late within the third quarter of 2024, and Ford says extra specs will probably be launched nearer to launch.
Technically, Ford isn’t calling the up to date vary a 2025 mannequin, as a substitute referring to it as a MY24.75.
Gross mixed mass (GCM) and braked towing capability are up for the next fashions:
| Mannequin | GCM | Braked towing capability |
|---|---|---|
| Transit 350L LWB FWD van | 6000kg (+1750kg) | 2750kg (+950kg) |
| Transit 350L LWB RWD van | 7000kg (+900kg) | 3500kg (+750kg) |
| Transit 430E RWD single-cab-chassis | 7000kg (+900kg) | 3500kg (+1100kg) |
| Transit 430E ELWB RWD van | 7000kg (+900kg) | 3500kg (+1100kg) |
Ford additionally says there have been minor will increase to payload numbers for load-hauling fashions bar the E-Transit, although it hasn’t revealed figures.
The six-speed automated within the front-wheel drive 350L mannequin has been nixed in favour of an eight-speed auto, which Ford says ends in higher effectivity and a smoother driving expertise. It additionally shifts to a rotary gear selector.
You possibly can not get a Transit in Australia with a guide transmission, which implies the bottom worth has climbed by $3000 – though the entry-level, front-wheel drive 350L auto is simply $500 greater than the outgoing mannequin.
All fashions get an 8.0-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, tyre-pressure monitoring, keyless begin and a 5G embedded modem with FordPass connectivity, whereas all fashions bar the twin rear-wheel 430E fashions get an digital park brake.
All bar the single-cab-chassis get a surround-view digicam, although the cab-chassis mannequin does acquire entrance fog lights and entrance parking sensors along with the already customary reversing digicam.
Visible modifications to the Transit are few, comprising new black badges and a “simplified” Blue Oval design.
Pricing
- 2025 Ford Transit 350L LWB FWD van: $59,990 (+$500)
- 2025 Ford Transit 350L LWB RWD van: $62,990 (+$3000)
- 2025 Ford Transit 430E RWD single-cab-chassis: $62,990 (+$1600)
- 2025 Ford Transit 430E ELWB RWD van: $66,990 (+$500)
- 2025 Ford Transit 410L RWD 12-seat bus: $69,990 (+$900)
- 2025 Ford E-Transit 420L LWB van: $104,990
All costs exclude on-road prices.
Drivetrains
The 2025 Ford Transit is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 121kW of energy and 390Nm of torque.
The front-wheel drive 350L makes use of a brand new eight-speed automated transmission, whereas rear-wheel drive fashions use a 10-speed auto.
The E-Transit has a single-motor electrical powertrain with 198kW and 430Nm.
Effectivity
No gasoline consumption figures can be found for the Ford Transit vary.
The E-Transit has a 68kWh (usable) battery with between 230 and 307km of WLTP vary with the common roof and 222kg and 295kg with the elective excessive roof.
It has an 11.3kW on-board AC charger and 115kW DC fast-charging functionality.
Dimensions
The Ford Transit measures 5981mm lengthy in 350L van guise, 6704mm as an ELWB van and 6579mm as a single-cab-chassis.
Top additionally varies relying on the mannequin. 350L vans measure 2541-2543mm tall with the common roof and 2780–2782mm with the excessive roof, 2790mm tall as an ELWB van, and 2205mm as a cab-chassis.
The Ford E-Transit measures 6035mm lengthy, 2573mm or 2683mm tall, on a 3760mm wheelbase.
All Transit fashions are between 2110mm and 2112mm large.
| Mannequin | Gross Car Mass (GVM) | Gross Mixed Mass (GCM) | Braked towing capability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350L LWB FWD van | 3550kg | 6000kg | 2750kg |
| 350L LWB RWD van | 3550kg | 7000kg | 3500kg |
| 430E ELWB RWD van | 4300kg | 7000kg | 3500kg |
| 420L LWB E-Transit van | 4250kg | n/a | n/a |
| 430E RWD single-cab-chassis | 4300kg | 7000kg | 3500kg |
| 410L RWD bus | 4100kg | 7000kg | 3500kg |
Servicing and Guarantee
The Ford Transit vary is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. The E-Transit additionally has an eight-year, 160,000km guarantee for its electrical drivetrain and battery.
Service pricing for the up to date vary isn’t but accessible.
Security
The Ford Transit hasn’t been crash-tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Ford hasn’t launched a full checklist of apparatus for the up to date Transit vary, however the present mannequin comes customary with the next:
- Entrance, front-side and entrance curtain airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Junction help
- Adaptive cruise management
- Lane-keep help
- Reversing digicam
Van and bus fashions additionally get:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
Ford has confirmed the cab-chassis will get entrance parking sensors for MY24.75, whereas all different fashions get a surround-view digicam.
Customary Tools
Customary tools on the Transit contains:
- 8.0-inch semi-digital instrument cluster (NEW)
- Tyre strain monitoring (NEW)
- Keyless begin (NEW)
- 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- 4-speaker sound system
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Computerized headlights
- Computerized high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Material upholstery
- Heated entrance seats
Choices
There’s a restricted vary of choices accessible.
A Excessive Roof is a $1500 possibility on 350L vans plus the E-Transit, whereas the Transit Bus has a Excessive Roof possibility with cabinets for $2500.
A single passenger seat is $150 throughout the vary, whereas twin facet load doorways are a $1000 possibility on all fashions bar the cab-chassis and bus variants.
Colors
Frozen White is the usual paint color throughout the vary.
Status paint is a $700 possibility, with the next finishes accessible:
- Moondust Silver
- Magnetic Gray
- Agate Black metallic (van solely)
You can even go for Particular Order Paint, which prices $1400.
