2017 Ford Turneo Custom Photos, engines & full specs

Ford refreshed the Turneo Custom in 2017, improving the vehicle's look and cabin, despite being just a civilized version of a van.

While in the U.S., most entrepreneurs who are working in construction and maintenance are going for pickup trucks, in Europe, these kinds of self-employed people turned their attention towards vans. Ford knew that when it made the first generation of the Transit in 1965. Over time, it also realized that this model needed to expand in so many different sizes and shapes that it had to create other lines of products, like spin-offs from the primary model. So, enter the scene the Transit Custom's first generation in 2012. Come 2017, this compact-sized MPV got a facelift to cope better with customers' demands. Nevertheless, that upgrade was required by new European emission standards for LCVs. But the Transit Custom was also offered as a people carrier.

From the outside, the Turneo Custom (passenger version of the Transit Custom) featured a revised front fascia with integrated LEDs for the daytime running lights into the headlamps. In addition, the main grille was smoothened and adorned with a chromed trim. An unusual styling element was on the lower bumper, which featured a pair of side scoops for fog lamps and a center-mounted apron with a lip spoiler. From its sides, there were no significant changes, although, at the back, the vertical taillights that flanked the tailgate sported an angular design.

Inside, depending on the configuration and options, the MPV could get up to nine people. Inside the instrument cluster, Ford installed a display instead of analog dials and gauges. In addition, atop the center stack, the automaker placed a touchscreen for the infotainment system.

As expected for European vans, the Turneo Custom was powered by turbo-diesel engines. It was, in fact, the same 2.0-liter TDCi tuned to provide different power levels that ranged between 105 and 170 PS (104 -168 hp).