The Ford Transit Custom has been named Australia’s best van in the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards, marking the second year in a row it has won the title.
It beat out two finalists: the Hyundai Staria Load and the Volkswagen Transporter.
The Transit Custom won last year with just a single diesel powertrain to its name. Now, it’s available with plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains, as well as all-wheel drive, giving Ford one of the widest van ranges on the market.
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Ford clearly sweated the details when it was developing its latest generation of mid-size van – the cabin isn’t an afterthought to the spacious load bay, and has a user-friendly layout with modern technology and convenience features.
The Blue Oval also knows how to engineer a van that not only delivers what commercial buyers need but also drives well, and the Transit Custom boasts excellent steering, a comfortable ride, and a range of smooth and torquey powertrains.
The Transit Custom offers a wide range of attractive variants for businesses and the ‘van life’ crowd alike. If you’re in a van all day for work or play, there’ll be a Transit Custom for you – and you won’t find a better van out there.
2026 CarExpert Choice – Best Van
- Winner – Ford Transit Custom
- Finalist – Hyundai Staria Load
- Finalist – Volkswagen Transporter
To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here.
