Archive for February, 2010

Ford Transit Connect is a very compact van with great storage area and features that save fuel. This seems to be the latest offering from Ford, who declared it to be suitable for small time entrepreneurs. It also promises to be one of its kinds offering utmost fuel utility that is much higher than the minivan. It has a payload capacity of approx 1600 pounds and operates with least noise when compared to other vans.

A test drive of the Ford Transit Connect proved to be extremely satisfying as it was easy to handle and ran smoothly. It has a pinion steering wheel with a 39 ft curb to curb turning circumference. Ford Transit Connect has 15.4-gallon fuel tank and a 2.0-liter Ford’s Duratec gasoline engine. Split rear cargo doors open almost at 180 degrees and cargo area to 59.0 inches approx from the ground. Cargo volume of the van is 135.3 cubic ft., a sort of pioneer in the American market. It is available at a price of $20,780-$22,350 approx.