There is a popular misconception that any van designed to be practical is probably ugly, cramped, or both. Not so with the 2021 Ford Transit Connect van, a masterpiece of design and organization which provides impressive cargo capacity without compromising on comfort, and remains pleasant to drive while delivering on power and capabilities. Check out some of our favorite features below and get excited for all you could do with one of these in your driveway!
1. Great Handling and Agility
The Transit Connect is only available in front-wheel drive, and it can be configured with either a 2.0 or 2.5-liter engine, with eight-speed and six-speed automatic transmissions, respectively. The handling is responsive and reassuring; a great plus for vehicles like these which can often be tough to manage when they get weighed down with materials. Thanks to its slightly smaller dimensions, the Transit Connect can safely navigate urban traffic without difficulties, and parking is easy too.
2. Plenty of Configurations to Choose From
The Transit Connect comes with either short or long wheelbase options, and you can choose between the Cargo Van configuration with seating for two people or the long-wheelbase Passenger Van, which seats six. For the rear doors, you have the option to exchange the symmetrical doors for a rear liftgate, and the three possible trim options provide plenty of interior customization too. Each of the three trims has its own unique features, from dual-zone climate control to Ford’s CoPilot 360.
3. Practical and Compact
Despite not appearing oversized and bulky from the outside, the Transit Connect makes the most of its space to provide cargo capacity that competes with the other vehicles in this class. In the Passenger Van configuration, the space with both of the back rows folded down is 104 cubic feet, and the Cargo Van option bumps this up to 127 cubic feet, which is certainly impressive for a vehicle with only 190 inches of length to work with.
4. Driver Assistance Technology
Since you are driving a van, you would expect that visibility would be a regular challenge, especially during maneuvers or in tight parking situations. The Transit Connect does a lot to mitigate these difficulties through driver assistance technology, such as emergency braking assistance, hill start assist, and a rearview camera that compensates for not being able to see out the back of the van. In the XLT trim, you can also get blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alerts, and optional adaptive cruise control.
You might already be living the van life, using your vehicle for work, or perhaps looking to step into the van world for the first time. Whether you’re a veteran or not, the Transit Connect is a great option with plenty of features to recommend it, and it deserves to be at the top of your list! Head on over to Emerling Ford today to book yourself a test drive and get yourself a piece of the Transit action!
