In case you haven’t figured it out yet, the Transit Connect is initially a two-passenger vehicle with a cavernous cargo box and windowless side panels in the back. The utility area is well thought out with a fully-rubberized floor and a flat structure that can receive an entire set-up. Of course, with an overall height of about 2 metres, you won’t be able to stand up inside.
I’d like to point out a few other convenient features. A button allows the rear doors to swing 180 degrees, while the sliding side doors uncover a large opening. All this makes access to the cargo area much easier, no contortions required. By the way, maximum cargo capacity amounts to 3,830 litres.
The boxy shape of the cargo hold is perfect to accommodate tall objects and install shelves. Yet, at the same time, the Transit Connect manages a fairly compact size. At 4.5 metres long, it occupies no more space than your average midsize sedan. Plus, the turning radius is about the same.
Worry-free
Surprisingly, the Ford Transit Connect does not exactly handle like a pickup truck. In my long career, I’ve had the opportunity to drive traditional vans like the Econoline and even cube trucks. Let me tell you that this Ford has nothing in common with those vehicles, at least on the road.
The steering is pleasant, and while accelerations are a bit sluggish when loaded, the Transit Connect has never been designed with pure performance in mind.
Also, the high driving position and expansive front glass provide impeccable forward visibility. When backing up, however, even the big outside mirrors fail to compensate for the lack of visibility. Fortunately, as I said earlier, the turning radius is short and makes parking manœuvres less challenging.
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| The maximum cargo capacity amounts to 3,830 litres. |
I’d like to point out a few other convenient features. A button allows the rear doors to swing 180 degrees, while the sliding side doors uncover a large opening. All this makes access to the cargo area much easier, no contortions required. By the way, maximum cargo capacity amounts to 3,830 litres.
The boxy shape of the cargo hold is perfect to accommodate tall objects and install shelves. Yet, at the same time, the Transit Connect manages a fairly compact size. At 4.5 metres long, it occupies no more space than your average midsize sedan. Plus, the turning radius is about the same.
Worry-free
Surprisingly, the Ford Transit Connect does not exactly handle like a pickup truck. In my long career, I’ve had the opportunity to drive traditional vans like the Econoline and even cube trucks. Let me tell you that this Ford has nothing in common with those vehicles, at least on the road.
The steering is pleasant, and while accelerations are a bit sluggish when loaded, the Transit Connect has never been designed with pure performance in mind.
Also, the high driving position and expansive front glass provide impeccable forward visibility. When backing up, however, even the big outside mirrors fail to compensate for the lack of visibility. Fortunately, as I said earlier, the turning radius is short and makes parking manœuvres less challenging.
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| A button allows the rear doors to swing 180 degrees, while the sliding side doors uncover a large opening. |