The Ford Transit Connect shares its platform with the Focus and is available in XL, XLT and Titanium trims. A 2.5L 4-cylinder engine delivers 169 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Transit Connect wagon features large rear windows and rear seats for hauling passengers. It can be had in both short- and long-wheelbase versions, with long-wheelbase wagons available with third row seating, making them roomy enough for up to seven passengers. Other utility options include the choice between a rear liftgate or rear symmetrical opening doors.
Interior options are also plentiful and run anywhere from basic vinyl upholstery all the way up to panoramic sunroofs and complex in-car entertainment systems, complete with Bluetooth connectivity and a backup camera.
The XL Wagon is only available in a long base and comes with 16-inch steel wheels, , keyless entry, air-conditioning, built-in cargo tie-down hooks, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power front windows, power door locks, rear parking sensors, driver lumbar adjustment, second- and third-row seats, two rear speakers for the stereo, rear climate controls and power second-row windows
The XLT Wagon comes in short- or long-wheelbase styles, and adds automatic headlights, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, a rearview camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 6-way power driver seat, a conversation mirror, and a thicker acoustic windshield, four front speakers for the sound system and voice controls.
While XL and XLT wagon trims echo their cargo van counterparts, the top-level Titanium trim adds a considerable dose of luxury to the Transit Connect lineup. The Titanium edition's interior is upholstered in leather, while the stereo makes use of Ford's Sync system. Add in 16-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cornering foglights, power-folding mirrors, chrome exterior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a 6.5-inch touchscreen with navigation and the Sync 3 infotainment interface and you've got luxury to spare.
All Transit Connect vans feature front and side airbags for the first row as well as side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control and a tire pressure monitoring system.
Cargo Capacity And Flexibility
Fuel-efficient Powertrain
Car-like Handling
Maneuverability And Parking Ease
For 2017 Ford dropped the 1.6L turbocharged engine and added new features to all the Wagon models including rear parking sensors and cruise control that are now standard across the board. The Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system replaces MyFord Touch, and the short-wheelbase model can be outfitted in the range-topping Titanium trim.
The Ford Transit Connect is a small passenger wagon that makes the most of its size to haul up to seven passengers. Ideal for small urban businesses or for families who want a solid alternative to the traditional minivan, the Transit Connect starts at around $25,000, about the price of a compact car. In addition to its low price of entry, the Transit Connect promises to be inexpensive to run as well with a combined city and highway fuel rating of 22 mpg.
The Transit Connect is also extremely configurable, offering a choice of interior appointments and wheelbases.