Ford Transit Connect
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.
Ford Transit Connect
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$27,599 |
| Fees | CA$1,600 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$519/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 136 hp @ 6,300 rpm (101 kW) |
| Torque | 128 lb·ft @ 4,750 rpm (174 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Minivan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 636 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 202 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Remote engine start | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/65R15 |
| Rear tires | P205/65R15 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,590 mm (181″) |
| Width | 2,113 mm (83″) |
| Height | 2,014 mm (79″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,911 mm (115″) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 1 |
| Trunk | 3,670 l |
| Fuel tank | 56 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Interior | 10/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |