Introducing the All-New Transit Custom MS-RT

This is the all-new Transit Custom MSRT from Ford Pro, the pinnacle of the latest generation of Europe's leading one-ton van. With motorsport heritage, Ford's Transit designers and engineers have worked with the specialists from MSRT and their connections to M-Sport's motorsport program. In addition to its stunning appearance, this flagship model of the Transit Custom MSRT lineup offers a new, more powerful EV powertrain. With 210kW, that's 285PS. Along with a rear-wheel drive chassis and independent rear suspension, it will offer the drive to match the looks. The new Transit Custom MSRT will be available from Ford dealers across Europe in a range of eye-catching colours. The striking appearance on the exterior begins with a unique front end. From these bold air intakes to the integrated lower spoiler, all part of this aerodynamic front fascia. Within the grille, the MSRT badging, and above, a unique visual cue of the battery electric vehicle, this coast-to-coast light that runs between the LED headlights, offering glare-free beam. Beneath, on the front right-hand side, you'll find the charging flap with the flag designating where to open it. Moving to the side, where you'll find the largest standard wheel ever on a Transit Custom. The unique MSRT design, the 19-inch anthracite alloy wheel. These are wrapped in 235-45 R19 tyres. The widest tyre also ever found on a Transit Custom, for more grip and drivability. Those are then paired with, for the first time again, painted calipers on a Ford commercial vehicle here in MSRT Blue. Those are then surrounded with wider wheel arches to give the vehicle a wider stance, and there's a range of stunning signature paint colours, unique to the Transit Custom MSRT, which are complemented with the gloss black finish that you see for the door mirror caps, and also the door handles, to give it a sportier look and feel. Sport side skirts lower the overall stance, offering a more dynamic and planted appearance, which are supported by the black accent for contrast and even more road presence. Moving towards the rear, we have a completely redesigned three-quarter panel that features the integrated reflector. There's a full new look for the bumper with diffuser, inspired by motorsport, with an optional tow bar that's available. We have parking sensors, front and rear, and also the reversing camera, and you'll find MSRT badging, in this case on the optional tailgate, but also with the standard cargo doors. Up above, at the top of the back of the cab, we have a new spoiler that's been CFD tested, providing the vehicle with additional downforce. The spoiler wraps around the side of the vehicle with extra vents, new and unique to the Transit Custom MSRT. Moving to the interior, where we find the all-new ergonomic sport seats with side bolster support, finished with eco leather and suede, MSRT logos, blue contrast stitch, and also in the rear with the MSRT flag design and floor mats. Up front, we have heated seats, and for the driver, six-way power adjustment with lumbar support. In this particular vehicle with the five-seat configuration, we have the two seats with the storage compartment area in the very centre, as opposed to the three-seat panel van setup, which would offer a double passenger seat in its place. There's an all-new ergonomic heated sports steering wheel, featuring the 12 o'clock marker and contrast stitching in matching blue. We also have the 13-inch touchscreen, which offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While Transit Custom MSRT owners may want to stand out from the crowd, they still need to get the job done, and the new MSRT model delivers the capability and productivity you would expect in a Transit from Ford Pro. The all-new Transit Custom vehicle platform offers enhanced load carrying and improved driver comfort and convenience, with new features ranging from enhanced access to the load space, like all of the latest Transit Custom models. The MSRT offers seamless connectivity with a standard 5G modem, and is fully integrated with Ford Pro's digital ecosystem of software, charging, and services to help businesses reduce cost of ownership, work more effectively, and simplify management of their commercial vehicles. We've been taking a look at the flagship of the lineup, the full battery electric vehicle with 210 kilowatts, 285 PS, available exclusively as the Transit Custom MSRT, but of course there are various different configurations available in terms of the powertrain and the body style. Now one of those would be the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, combining a 2.5 litre petrol engine with an electric motor, offering 56 kilometres of full electric range. Then there are a number of different diesel derivatives, starting with the six-speed manual with 150 PS, also the eight-speed automatics with 170 PS, which can be had either in two-wheel drive, or with the optional intelligent all-wheel drive. Now each of those can be had as the panel van with three seats, or as we have here, the double cabin van with the five-seat configuration, and then again any of the above, either as the short wheelbase or the long wheelbase. The Transit Custom MSRT sits at the absolute top of the Transit Custom lineup in terms of being the most sporty and premium model, with sales and warranty services available across Europe from all Ford Transit centres.