2010 Ford Transit Connect – A New Work Van
Posted in Ford Trucks, Truck Reviews on April 15, 2010
First Look
The front wheel drive 2010 Ford Transit Connect from the house of Ford was named the North America Truck of the Year, for 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Since then we have been curious about the Transit Connect and finally got the chance to know it closely. Right from the very first look at 2010 Ford Transit Connect it becomes clear that it has been designed and developed peculiarly for the small business. The small panel of Transit connect can be customized as per personal needs.
The motto behind the development for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect clearly was to help the small business owners who neither needs nor can afford the full sized trucks. The all-new compact 2010 Ford Transit Connect seems to live up to the expectations.
What’s New for 2010 Ford Transit Connect?
If you haven’t got the glimpse of 2010 Ford Transit Connect then let us tell you that you haven’t missed anything, as a matter of fact even if you would have seen it you would not have noticed it. The design of Transit Connect is like a really bad cocktail of Ford Fusion and Dodge Sprinter, if you can imagine that, then that’s the only new thing about 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
The 2010 Ford Transit Connect in a manner is a lighter Dodge Sprinter. Just like the Dodge Sprinter, the 2010 Ford Transit Connect also comes with a fuel-efficient engine, spacious interiors and comparatively nimble around-town handling, but all this in a lot affordable and compact package.
Body Styling and Features
The 2010 Ford Transit Connect work van is available in four trims, namely Van XL, Van XLT and Wagon XL and Wagon XLT. But except for the second-row seat there isn’t any difference between Van and Wagon. So there isn’t much to think about. All the four trims come with sliding door, but if you don’t want they can be eliminated. The same is the case with the rear glass on Van.
The Van XL trim comes with standard equipments like plastic bumpers, 15-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, 180-degree rear doors, adjustable driver seat, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel, a two-speaker stereo along with an auxiliary audio jack and cloth upholstery. While the Wagon XL brings in a two-person second row seat. The Van XLT apart from all the basic features gets complete power accessories, body-color bumpers keyless entry, heated mirrors, cruise control and a CD player. While the Wagon XLT gets a split-folding 60/40 three-passenger second row seats.
Under The Hood
Being a work Van the 2010 Ford Transit Connect actually doesn’t have much under its Hood. Thumping under the hood of 2010 Ford Transit Connect is a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine, capable of churning maximum power of 138 hp and maximum torque of 132 pound-feet. The engine is matted to fixed four-speed automatic transmission which transmits the power to the front wheels of Transit Connect. Just as expected, the Transit Connect sprints (Crawls) from 0 to 60 in sluggish 12.4 seconds. The fuel economy of Transit is also pretty impressive with 23 mpg combined, considering the fact that it is intended towards small businesses.
Verdict
The 2010 Ford Transit Connect is an all new work van with roomy interiors, reasonably agile around-town handling and a fuel-efficient engine, designed to appeal the small business owners who don’t need heavy-duty hauling full sized trucks.
