The wagon version has a maximum payload capacity of 1484 pounds. Sliding side doors and swing-away rear cargo doors allow for plenty of access. The cargo van version provides 135.3 cubic feet of storage behind the first row seats. The Wagon version provides 78.1 cubic feet of storage behind the second row seat and 118.7 cubic feet of storage with the second row seat folded flat. There’s so much headroom, you could wear a top hat. The Transit Connect Wagon’s second row seats allow room for three, with 38.5 inches of leg room, 59.8 inches of hip room, and a remarkable 50.5 inches of headroom. There are three 12-volt power outlets, with two at the base of the dash, and one in the cargo area. Microsoft SYNC is promised for late 2011 (and will replace the Nokia Bluetooth option). The standard four-speaker audio system provides AM/FM/CD and there were no options. There’s plenty of opportunities for customization.Īudiophiles will want to look to the aftermarket. The Transit Connect’s interior is cavernous, but not plush, buy any means. Our test unit was equipped with the optional rear view camera and reverse sensing system. With a curb-to-curb turning circle of 39 feet, maneuverability is a strong suit. The front-wheel-drive (FWD) Transit Connect is the best behaved commercial van to ever grace our streets. We recommend adding an aftermarket fuel-economy gauge to achieve the best-possible gas mileage. The Transit Connect does not have a standard fuel economy gauge. AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control is standard. The Transit Connect’s four-wheel anti-lock braking system uses discs in front and drums in the rear. Our test unit was equipped with the standard 15-inch wheels and Continental ContiProContact P205/65R15 tires. The CNG/LPG Engine Prep Package adds just $315 to the sticker. CNG and Electric-powered versions are available. The gasoline-powered 2011 Transit Connect is designed to run on regular unleaded gasoline. The 15.4 gallon fuel tank allows for an acceptable amount of highway driving range. Cruise control off, target speed 60-72 MPH, A/C off, windows down: 30.2 MPG.Cruise control set to 68 MPH, A/C off, windows down: 29.6 MPG.Cruise control set to 68 MPH, A/C on, windows up: 26.9 MPG.Contrary to conventional wisdom, the Transit Connect achieved a significantly higher level of fuel-efficiency in our highway testing when driving with the windows down and the air-conditioning system turned off. The effect of the air-conditioner’s load on fuel economy was considerable. Our test unit was delivered with approximately 2200 miles on the odometer. Interstate highway testing temperatures were in the mid-to-high seventies. Temperatures ranged from the high-sixties through the mid-eighties. We covered over 400 miles in our Dark Blue XLT Premium Wagon review unit and slipped past the official mileage estimates, achieving an average of 28.9 MPG on the Interstate highway and 27.1 MPG combined in mild autumn weather. The official fuel economy estimates for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect Wagon are 21 city / 26 highway miles per gallon (MPG). The Transit Connect is sold in five-passenger wagon and two-passenger cargo van versions. The Duratec four produces a modest 136 horsepower (HP) and 128 foot pounds of torque. The 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. The Transit Connect provides an impressive amount of cargo room along with a superior ride and maneuverability when compared to a conventional commercial van. MPG-o-Matic 2011 Ford Transit Connect Review Summary: Although the Ford Transit Connect has been around for nearly a decade in Europe, its entrance in America has opened up an entirely new market.
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