Long- (in white) and short-wheelbase versions are just the start of the host of different configuration that will suit many businesses out there
Business Vans verdict
The new Ford Transit Connect has already been voted International Van of the Year 2014 – and it’s easy to see why.
In common with the Custom and Transit, Ford has transformed its light van from the ground-up. It has so much going for it, tradespeople and SMEs in the market for a van in this sector would be crazy not to give the Connect serious consideration.
It’s practical as a working tool, car-like to drive and comes in a host of configurations to suit most requirements. And its new sleek lines clearly mark it out as a member of the Transit family… you can’t fault that.
What you need to know
Transit Connect Trend 1.0 Six-Speed Manual SWB
| On the road price ex VAT | £13,921 |
| Load length: | 3000mm |
| Load width (max): | 1538mm |
| Load height (max): | 1269mm |
| Load capacity: | 2.9cu m |
| Payload: | 628kg |
| GVW: | 1970kg |
| Towing capacity braked/unbraked: | 1200kg/750kg |
| Engine: | 1.0-litre 3-cyl petrol |
| Power/Torque: | 100hp/170Nm |
| Economy (combined): | 50.4mpg |
| CO2 emissions: | 129g/km |
Transit Connect Trend 1.6 Five-Speed Manual LWB
| On the road price ex VAT | £16,321 |
| Load length: | 3400mm |
| Load width (max): | 1538mm |
| Load height (max): | 1269mm |
| Load capacity: | 4.4 cu m |
| Payload: | 706kg |
| GVW: | 2125kg |
| Towing capacity braked/unbraked: | 1200kg/750kg |
| Engine: | 1.6-litre 4-cyl turbodiesel |
| Power/Torque: | 95hp/220Nm |
| Economy (combined): | 65.7mpg |
| CO2 emissions: | 112g/km |
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