Ford

Ford Transit Connect

Price $27,849 – $34,849
Fuel consumption 8.2 – 11.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
The second-generation Transit Connect arrived last year with a more elegant body and a better equipped passenger compartment. A wagon version without side windows is offered, as is a Touring version featuring side windows and a second and third row of seats. There are two possible four-cylinder engines, with the optional Ecoboost exclusively available on the wagon version. The only transmission is a six-speed automatic.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 7/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 9/10

What's new in 2015

N/A

Pros

  • Exceptional spaciousness and versatility
  • Great seats, dashboard and controls
  • Smart and easy to handle
  • Well adapted power train
  • Very useful camera and parking sensors

Cons

  • EcoBoost engine only available on van
  • Double rear doors restrict visibility
  • Hard to see dials, even in broad daylight
  • Abrupt braking during city driving
  • Sensitive to cross-winds

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