Across the Chinese market, a Ford Transit Custom variant produced through the Ford and JMC joint venture is slated for export toward Russia, as reported by quto.ru. The collaboration leverages the ongoing production line that continues to manufacture the Transit Custom for international buyers, including fleet operators in Russia.
The Russian offering centers on the 2012 Transit Custom model, which remains in production at the enterprise. Specifications include a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering 202 horsepower. A diesel option at 121 horsepower is also mentioned, while only a manual transmission is noted for certain configurations. The Transit Custom from the Ford–JMC alliance will be shipped with a front-wheel-drive layout, and the listed price in Russia is around 3.5 million rubles. This setup positions the model as a practical option for commercial fleets seeking contemporary capabilities in a compact van format.
In the Russian market, the Chinese-built Ford will compete with the domestic Sobol NN cargo van, which is currently priced at about 3.17 million rubles. Fleet buyers will assess total ownership costs, cargo capacity, and reliability when comparing the two entries in this segment.
Meanwhile, there is context within Russia’s industrial sector noting that the Moscow Aviation Center has recently undertaken the repair and maintenance work for helicopters, reflecting ongoing activity in the broader aerospace and transport sectors that intersect with vehicle and fleet support services. Attribution: industry reports and market analyses indicate these trends as part of wider logistics and defense-adjacent procurement patterns.