What is the Ford Custom Variobus?
The Custom Variobus is a passenger-carrying version of Ford’s Transit Custom, a mid-size van in the wider Transit family. Its van-based layout makes room for passengers and everyday travel, suiting family journeys as well as shuttle work. Ford introduced the Transit Custom in late 2012 as part of an expanded Transit line-up.
Generation and engines
The first generation, code V362, ran from 2012 to 2023. The Transit Custom range gained Ford’s 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine in 2016, replacing the earlier 2.2-litre diesel in that range.
Engines and power
EU registration figures for the Custom Variobus span 2.0- to 2.2-litre engines, with outputs from 74 kW (101 PS) to 96 kW (131 PS). The listed fuels are diesel and hybrid. Among the most registered versions were 2.2-litre diesels rated at 92 kW (125 PS) and a 2.0-litre diesel rated at 96 kW (131 PS).
Where was it sold?
EU registrations cover 2012–2020, with 2,213 recorded over that period.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle is the Custom Variobus?
It is a passenger-carrying, van-based model in Ford’s Transit Custom family.
What engines and power are listed for EU versions?
EU versions span 2.0- to 2.2-litre engines and outputs from 74 kW (101 PS) to 96 kW (131 PS). The listed fuels are diesel and hybrid.
When was the first generation made?
The first generation, code V362, ran from 2012 to 2023.