XxLilGangstaxX Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Pros Small enough to fit in a garage Long- or short wheelbase (cargo only) Seating for 6 or 7 in the passenger model Standard active safety systems More efficient, less costly than standard vans Cons Towing capacity limited to 2,000 pounds Only 4-cylinder engines offered What’s New this Year? Lane-keeping assist now bundled with adaptive cruise control People Also Ask What is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect? The Transit Connect is Ford’s smaller cargo or passenger van. It is not to be confused with the full-size Transit. Does the 2021 Ford Transit Connect come in AWD? No. The Transit Connect does not have an all-wheel-drive option; it is front-wheel-drive (FWD) only. Ford’s full-size Transit does offer AWD, though. Where is the 2021 Ford Transit Connect made? The Ford Transit Connect is made in Spain. Driving the 2021 Ford Transit Connect When we say the Transit Connect is a refreshing change compared to standard minivans or big cargo haulers, that approval also applies to the way it drives. Rather than a lumbering van, the Transit Connect feels more like a small crossover SUV. It is relatively nimble, and its size makes it a cinch in the city. Whether you’re making deliveries all day or dread pulling into a parking space at a busy shopping center, you’ll appreciate the Transit Connect’s easy driving manners. Unless you’re a fleet buyer, the Transit Connect comes with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 162 horsepower. Yes, that pales against the nearly 300 horses you get in a Toyota Sienna, but there is less to move here. And this small Ford van makes the most of that power, transmitting it through a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission. The driving experience in the Ford Transit Connect is simply better than in the Ram ProMaster City and Nissan NV200. Moreover, it’s also more modern. The Ford Transit Connect has active safety features that aren’t even available in the Ram and Nissan. It comes standard with forward-collision alert with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, and offers a full suite of active safety and driving aids like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Favorite Features ACTIVE SAFETY FEATURESAll Transit Connect models include a collision warning system and automatic emergency braking, while other features like lane-keeping assist are available. Whether you’re carrying kids or just deliveries, it’s important to have this peace of mind. READY FOR ACTIVE LIFESTYLESThe Transit Connect’s interior is adaptable to your needs and desires. Of course it makes a great cargo van, but we think it’s also an ideal choice for carrying surfboards, bicycles, and – thanks to its low load floor – dogs. 2021 Ford Transit Connect Interior The Ford Transit Connect is available in two distinct designs. As a cargo van, it has two front seats and a blank rear space ready to fit your needs. Short-wheelbase (SWB) models have 104.8 cubic feet of storage, while the long-wheelbase model expands that to 127.4 cubic feet. The Transit Connect passenger van, called a wagon, is now only available in long-wheelbase (LWB) form. It comes with three rows of seating. You have a choice of seating for six passengers if you opt for second-row captain’s chairs, or up to seven passengers if you get a bench in the second row. Interior material ranges from made-for-work vinyl seats in base cargo models to cloth or optional leather in passenger wagon models. At its most basic, XL models have a simple 4.2-inch infotainment screen. We recommend opting for the Sync3 infotainment system that bundles a 6.5-inch screen and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration. It’s standard on XLT trims and above or optional on XL models for $595. 2021 Ford Transit Connect Exterior We think the Ford Transit Connect looks quite dapper for a minivan. In our eyes, it is better proportioned than the first-gen model that arrived in the U.S. around a decade ago, and more stylish than its current Ram and Nissan rivals. But function takes priority form in vans, and here too the Transit Connect works very well. Its boxy body provides headroom galore, and more than ample space for people or cargo in back. The Transit Connect Cargo with the short 104.8-inch wheelbase is 174.2 inches long; the LWB model with the 120.6-inch wheelbase spans 190 inches. You can order your Transit Connect with split rear doors (which open 180 degrees and will accept a 48-inch pallet) or an upward-rising liftgate. The XLT Wagon gets body-color bumpers in place of black ones. 2021 Ford Transit Connect Standard Features The Ford Transit Connect is available in XL and XLT trims for cargo and passenger variants, while the passenger model can also be had in premium Titanium form. At its most basic, a Transit Connect XL cargo vans includes a 6-way manual adjust driver’s seat, vinyl seats, a 4.2-inch infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity and USB port, and a forward-collision warning system with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking. Base XL passenger models come with cloth interior and cruise control, plus necessities like half a dozen cupholders. If your budget allows, we recommend stepping up to the 2021 Transit Connect XLT model. It includes blind-spot monitoring, a better infotainment system that’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible, has heated exterior mirrors, and in passenger models has dual-zone climate control a 6-way power seat. 2021 Ford Transit Connect Options At the top of the Transit Connect lineup and available in passenger form only is the Titanium model. It brings leather upholstery, heated front seats, navigation, keyless entry with push-button start, power-folding side mirrors, and high-intensity headlights. Options vary by trim and include adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist, panoramic glass roof, and parking sensors. Optional on the audio list is a CD player. 2021 Ford Transit Connect Engines The Ford Transit Connect is technically available with two engines, but one is reserved for fleet buyers. The standard engine is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 162 horsepower, while fleet buyers can opt for a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder making 169 horsepower. The 2.0-liter engine is tied to an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.5-liter unit uses a 6-speed. That fleet-designated engine can also be factory prepped for running on compressed natural gas (CNG). All Transit Connect models are front-wheel drive. As with more modern vehicles, the Transit Connect employs an engine start/stop system that cuts power at idle. It can be disabled if you don’t like the engine turning off at stoplights. The Ford Transit Connect’s towing capacity is 2,000 pounds. 2.0-liter inline-4 162 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm 144 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A 2.5-liter inline-4 (fleet only) 169 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm 171 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A How Much Does the 2021 Ford Transit Connect Cost? In its least-expensive form as a short-wheelbase cargo van, the 2021 Transit Connect has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $24,655, plus a destination fee of $1,395. A long-wheelbase, higher-trim XLT cargo model starts just over $28,000. Transit Connect wagon passenger models start at $27,400 and span to $31,600 for a Titanium model. Compared with the starting price of other small passenger and cargo/delivery vans, the Transit Connect is in line with the Ram ProMaster City and nearly $2,000 more than Nissan’s NV200. The larger, rear-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Metris starts just over $27,000. Before buying, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying. We expect the Transit Connect’s resale value to hold up reasonably well. [Suggestion] Which Model is Right for Me? 2021 Ford Transit Connect Cargo XLAir conditioning 16-inch steel wheels Power front windows AM/FM stereo with 4.2-inch screen One USB port 2021 Ford Transit Connect Cargo XLTSync3 system with 6.5-inch touchscreen Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Cloth seating Wireless phone charging Cruise control 2021 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Wagon XL4.2-inch display AM/FM/Bluetooth/USB Cruise control Rear parking sensors Cloth seating 2021 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Wagon XLTDual-zone climate control Sync3 with 6.5-inch touchscreen Apple CarPlay/Android Auto 6-way power driver’s seat Blind-spot monitoring 2021 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Wagon TitaniumLeather seating Keyless entry with push-button start 9-speaker premium audio Navigation Heated front seats High-intensity headlights Afraid ? Don't be because 2021 Ford Transit Connect has Safety Technology Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency brakingAll 2021 Ford Transit Connects have this safety system, which will sound a warning and then apply the brakes automatically if necessary when a forward collision with another vehicle (or a pedestrian) is deemed imminent. Blind-spot monitoringThis system lets the driver know when there’s a vehicle in the Transit Connect’s Blind Spot, and it’s complemented by Rear Cross-Traffic alert, which greatly reduces the chances of getting hit by another car when backing out of a parking spot. It is standard beginning on XLT trims. Adaptive cruise control / lane-keeping assistOptional on XLT and Titanium models, this active driving aid paces the vehicle ahead and can help keep the Transit Connect from drifting lanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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