Ford

Ford Transit Connect

Price $27,599 – $28,999
Fuel consumption 7.4 – 9.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
Offering a small European utility van was certainly a daring bet, however, simple components, 3,361 litres of cargo capacity and fuel consumption under 10l/100 km proved Ford right. This eminently practical front wheel drive service vehicle, powered by a 2.0l four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic, starts at $28,249. The complete range includes a taxi as well as more luxurious versions. The availability of the all-electric version however remains sketchy.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 7/10
Safety 7/10
Interior 10/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2013

No major change. Better availability of the electric model

Pros

  • Solid body
  • Simple but sturdy engine
  • Road handling as good as expected
  • Great storage capacity
  • Reasonably sized

Cons

  • Average comfort level
  • Hard plastic parts
  • Relatively high price
  • Not powerful enough when charged
  • Future of electric model uncertain

Competitors

N/A

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