The 2022 Ford Transit Custom is one of the most versatile medium-sized vans around. It comes in double-cab or single-cab versions, with a variety of lengths and heights, and there’s a choice of diesel or plug-in hybrid power. And although the model was subsequently significantly redesigned for 2023 – with a full-electric option for the first time – the 2022 model still makes for a cracking commercial vehicle, even if it can trace its origins all the way back to 2013. As is often the case with a Ford, the 2022 Ford Transit Custom is also better to drive than most commercial vehicles.

Strengths:

Better to drive than most commercial vehicles
Tough and durable mechanical parts
High payloads

Weaknesses:

No all-electric model until 2023
Bouncy ride if van isn't loaded
Pre-2018 facelift vans have less storage space in the cab

Is the 2022 Ford Transit Custom better than the 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro?

A common alternative option to the 2022 Ford Transit Custom is the 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro. The Vivaro is popular with businesses because it is easy to drive and there’s an effective electric option, but it is shorter and narrower than the equivalent Ford Transit Custom, and the Ford is marginally nicer to drive.