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Ford Tourneo Custom I (facelift 2018) L1 2.0 EcoBlue (130 Hp) Mild Hybrid
Overall Rating
Ford Tourneo Custom:
The Ford Transit Custom is a mid-sized, front wheel drive van produced by Ford Europe since 2012. It marked a split in the Transit range, with the Custom being the smaller version and the Ford Transit being the larger. Similar to other Transit variants, the passenger versions were branded Tourneo Custom.
The Ford Transit Custom was unveiled at the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. Currently, the Transit Custom is not sold in the United States and Canada, but it is sold in Mexico. It was not sold in China until 2016. An updated version with mild styling changes and a new engine family was introduced in 2017....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2018) L1 Overview:
Ford Tourneo Custom (I (facelift 2018) L1). With 360 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2385 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A large vehicle designed for transporting goods or groups of people. With seating for 8, it’s perfect for larger families.
2.0 EcoBlue (130 Hp) Mild Hybrid Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A capable entry-level option, with the mild-hybrid system enhancing urban efficiency and providing smoother power delivery, ideal for stop-start traffic.
Fuel Economy
Expected to be a very efficient diesel, particularly in city driving due to the mild-hybrid assistance, offering improved fuel economy over the standard diesel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly versatile and spacious interior
- • Wide range of efficient diesel and hybrid engines
- • Improved interior quality and technology post-facelift
- • Comfortable ride for a commercial-based vehicle
- • Strong towing capabilities
- • Good safety rating for its class
Cons:
- • Still drives like a large van, not a car
- • Some interior plastics can feel utilitarian
- • Fuel economy can be high on more powerful automatic variants
- • Limited refinement compared to dedicated passenger MPVs
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (facelift 2018) L1: 2018 - 2023).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Tourneo Custom |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2018) L1 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 EcoBlue (130 Hp) Mild Hybrid |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| End of production: | 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
| Body type: | Van |
| Seats: | 8-9 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 3500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.2 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BKFC More details about the engine BKFC |
| Engine displacement: | 1995 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.8 l |
| Coolant: | 11.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 7.4-7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 8.1-8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 7.0-7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 6.4-6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 8.3-8.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6b-ISC-FCM |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 18.1 kg/Hp, 55.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2353-2417 |
| Max. weight: | 3190 |
| Max. roof load: | 150 kg |
| Max load: | 773-837 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1150 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| AdBlue tank: | 21 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4973 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1986 mm mm [46mm less] |
| Height: | 1959-2039 mm mm [20mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2933 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2032 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2272 mm |
| Front track: | 1732-1752 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1735-1762 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
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