The second row of seats uses a 33/33/33 split with integrated seatbelts, which makes it easier to reconfigure – such as into a rear-facing ‘conference’ layout – according to Ford. The third row uses a less practical 60/40 split.
Five Isofix points for child seats are available – three in the second row, and two in the outboard seats on the third row.
Up front, a 13.0in infotainment touchscreen running Ford’s Sync 4 software is standard, as well as the new ‘tilting’ steering wheel from the E-Transit Custom that can be folded flat into a table.
Utility has been emphasised in the Tourneo Custom: the powered side doors now feature hands-free operation (via a kicking motion) so they can be opened easily when you’re carrying heavy items.
The electric and PHEV versions also feature vehicle-to-load power sockets up front, enabling you to tap their batteries to power devices up to 2.3kW, such as kettles or laptops.
Ford has yet to officially confirm pricing, but the outgoing Ford Tourneo Custom started from £45,564 (on the road, in ‘shuttle bus’ configuration). Given the new model’s upgraded specification and the current increased cost of car manufacturing, this is likely to exceed £50,000.