Ideal packaging: 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van
Ford’s compact Transit Connect is set to provide cost-conscious commercial fleets and small business owners unmatched fuel economy and versatility in the expanding commercial vehicle market. The Ford Transit Connect drives and parks like a car, hauls more payload many full-size pickup trucks and delivers fuel efficiency unmatched by any other commercial vehicle in North America today.
The Transit Connect is available in the following configurations: cargo van and passenger wagon body styles; two wheelbase lengths; and XL, XLT and Titanium (wagon only) trim levels.
Power is generated by a 2.5L four-cylinder engine. Torque is communicated to the pavement through an efficient 6F35 six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, geared for around-town responsiveness and low-rpm highway cruising.
This clever van’s cargo-carrying and payload capabilities are based on its high-strength body and tried and true suspension hardware. An independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar is up front, with a twist-beam suspension and stabilizer bar at the rear.
The Transit Connect is available with or without second-row seating, and offers useful options like rear view camera, 6.5-inch touch-screen display with navigation, and SYNC® with MyFord Touch® – Ford’s voice-activated mobile communications and entertainment system.
Dimensions & specifications
Transit Connect cargo van – short wheelbase
Wheelbase: 104.8; overall length: 173.9; width: 72.2; height: 72.5
Transit Connect cargo van – long wheelbase
Wheelbase: 120.6; overall length: 189.7; width: 72.2; height: 72.8
All vehicle measurements are in inches.
Engine: 2.5L four-cylinder – 169 hp at 6,000 rpm and 171 lbs-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm
Transmission: six-speed automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 2.5L four-cylinder – 19 city/27 hwy.; 1.6L EcoBoost four-cylinder – 20 city/27 hwy.
Cargo capacity: 126.4 cu. ft. (short wheelbase); 151.1 cu. ft. (long wheelbase)
Payload capacity: 1130-1470 lbs.
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags, first-row side curtain airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, hill launch assist, AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, remote keyless entry system, SecuriLock passive anti-theft system, full-size spare tire and Tire Pressure Monitoring System. XLT adds front fog lamps.
Optional safety features include remote engine start, adaptive cornering front fog lamps, front/rear sensing system, daytime running lights, rear view camera, and SYNC communications system.
Warranty
Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile
Powertrain: 5-year/60,000 mile
Corrosion: 5-year/unlimited
Roadside Assistance: 5-year/60,000 mile 24-hour
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Ford Transit Connect starts from $23,010 for the XL cargo van upto $28,325 for the Titanium Passenger Wagon. Destination charges add $995.
