Ford Tourneo Custom gets AWD flagship and new sub-R1m entry model | Network News
Ford South Africa has revised its Tourneo Custom lineup, adding a new entry-level Kombi model and introducing all-wheel drive to the range, reports The Citizen.
The refreshed range now comprises four variants, with the new Kombi replacing the discontinued Trend trim while the Titanium X AWD takes over as the flagship model.
Priced at R996 000, the Kombi replaces the Trend variant introduced two years ago as the range-opening Tourneo Custom model.
It continues to offer seating for eight, but loses several features offered on its discontinued sibling, including LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, colour-coded mirror caps, tri-zone climate control, a 10-speaker sound system, heated front seats, Adaptive Cruise Control and all-round parking sensors.
An optional driver assistance package adds cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, Collision Mitigation Braking, Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition.
The Kombi retains the single-turbo 2.0-litre Panther diesel engine, producing 100kW and 360Nm. Drive is sent to the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The claimed top speed is 180km/h, while fuel consumption is rated at 7.4l/100km.
As with the outgoing Trend, the drive-mode selector offers four settings: Eco, Normal, Slippery and Tow/Haul.
At the other end of the range, the new Titanium X AWD adds all-wheel drive to the flagship model.
In terms of specification, it remains the same as the front-wheel-drive variant, with standard equipment including:
The optional Luxe package adds a 14-speaker B&O sound system, ambient lighting, a panoramic roof and heated second-row seats.
Also available as an option is the Mobile Office Package, which comprises an integrated rubbish bin, laptop storage slots between the front seats, three Type-C USB ports, a docking station for accessories, a stowable accessory tray table, improved lighting and a steering wheel that can be converted into a laptop-sized table.
The Titanium X AWD is powered by the uprated 2.0-litre Panther turbodiesel, which produces 125kW and 390Nm.
Those outputs are unchanged from the front-wheel-drive model, but power is now sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The Titanium X AWD also gets a six-mode drive selector offering Eco, Normal, Slippery, Tow/Haul, Sport and Trail settings.
Both new additions come with a four-year/120 000km warranty as standard, while the six-year/90 000km service plan is available as a cost option.
The changes do not affect the Tourneo Custom Sport, which continues unchanged.
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