The front-wheel-drive Transit Connect comes in cargo and traveler configurations, the latter with a back row.
New for 2012
An electronic firmness method with Crossings Revolve Steadiness Hold is now basic on all models. Also, the Ford Transit Connect wagons gas mileage increases to 22/27 mpg city/highway from 21/26 mpg thanks to revised gear train and low-rolling-resistance tires.
The Transit Connect isnt real eternal from look to verso, but its summit allows for the expansive inside. At 180.6 inches long, the van is significantly yearned than hatchbacks same the Scion xB, but its nearly 2 feet shorter than humongous minivans equivalent the Dodge Grand . Unconditional degree, at nearly 80 inches, tops the minivan by almost a meter.
The cabin has basic way and teeming ness of stone like, industrial contours. Storage areas permit an astronomic ridge above the windshield made workable by the vans graduate control. From the load floor to the ceiling, Ford says theres up to 59.1 inches of domicile, honorable 5.9 inches stumpy of what a standard-height Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers.
In rider versions, the sec row can be organized with two way grouped to one support or figure way crossways. They can be sunray downfield to exploit wares live.
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 136 horsepower and 128 pounds-feet of force. Undersize drawing, but sufficiency to haul a 1,600-pound payload, according to Ford. Thats an illustration parallel to galore light-duty restorative trucks.
