FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 240 L1 DIESEL

Name: FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2.0 EcoBlue 102ps Trend FlexCab Van
Brand: FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
SKU: 61568
Availability: InStock

2.0 EcoBlue 102ps Trend FlexCab Van

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Manual

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Lease Type

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Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Manual

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
7
Comfort
8
Space
6
Styling
6
Build
7
Value
6
Equipment
6
Economy
7
Depreciation
8
Insurance
6

The third generation Ford Transit Connect reinvents itself in this third generation Volkswagen-inspired form. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Ford's mainstream compact van, the Transit Connect, has been rejuvenated in third generation form as part of a shared partnership with Volkswagen. Diesels dominate the range and beyond them, instead of an EV, there's a PHEV. There's more space, a smarter cabin and better connectivity.

Background

Welcome to a new kind of Ford Transit Connect. It's the Blue Oval brand's volume compact van and this third generation version sits in the Ford Pro LCV range between two other recently launched models, the smaller Transit Courier and the larger mid-sized Transit Custom. The Transit Connect model line dates back to 2003, when it was launched as one of the market's very first purpose-built small vans; little LCV's had previously been based on cars. By the time the MK2 version arrived in 2013, competitors had caught up, hence the need for a mid-term update in 2018. This third generation model, launched in mid-2024, is, like the larger Transit Custom, now based on a Volkswagen, in this case, the Wolfsburg maker's Caddy. Which in this instance is unfortunate because it means that it can't offer the full-EV drivetrain you'll find with direct rivals. Or with the other Transit line models, the Courier, the Custom and the 2-tonner. Which makes it odd that Ford sees this MK3 Connect design as 'the final piece' of its European Transit model line electrification strategy. Justification for that rhetoric comes with the new availability of Plug-in Hybrid tech with this Connect. Ford has also added in an AWD option, plus more load space and a digitalised cabin.

Driving Experience

What Ford gets out of the 'Project Cyclone' agreement that provides for shared commercial vehicle design with Volkswagen is use of VW EV engineering for future car models. So it's ironic that this is the one thing this third generation Transit Connect can't offer, a PHEV drivetrain introduced instead. For the time being, that might not matter too much as van operators continue to overwhelmingly want their LCVs with diesel power - which Ford offers here in two forms. The entry-level 102PS EcoBlue version can only be had in front-driven form with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Switch to the 122PS version of this 2.0-litre engine and you have to have a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and (for the first time on a Transit Connect) there's the option of all-wheel drive. The aforementioned PHEV variant offers a drivetrain borrowed from Volkswagen, which couples a 1.5-litre petrol engine to a high voltage battery and an electric motor. This delivers 150PS and 350Nm of torque via a 6-speed dual clutch auto gearbox and can offer an EV range of up to 68 miles, with up to 330Nm of pulling power in 'Electric' mode. There are three selectable drive settings; 'EV Now', for driving using only the electric motor; 'EV Auto', which balances the EV and petrol motors to best suit driving conditions; and 'EV Later', which on a longer journey allows you to save battery charge for the urban driving later in your trip when you might need it. As for handling across the range, well the previous generation Transit Connect had a class-leading reputation for drive dynamics. Despite the shared parentage of this third generation model, Ford claims there was enough Blue Oval input into the design of this MK3 model to preserve that here. Across the range, a braked trailer capacity of up to 1,500kg is within this Ford's remit and it's worth pointing out that pulling potential of this magnitude is rare in this sector. Many vans of this size after all, don't even break the 1,000kg barrier.

Design and Build

There's a clean, smart look at the front of this third generation Transit Connect that clues you in to the fact that everything about this model has been bought thoroughly up-to-date. Which was overdue as its predecessor sat on a hand-me-down chassis borrowed from a turn-of-the-century Ford Focus. No such issues with this VW Caddy-derived MK3 Transit Connect, which is very much a compact van of its time. And forms the basis for the Tourneo Connect MPV passenger carrying model which, strangely, was launched in the UK a full two years before this van version. As with the Tourneo, there are short or long wheelbase options. And a Kombi crew van body style that uses its folded rear seat to act as a protective full-height bulkhead. But no load-through hatch. The cab is a clear generational step forward from its predecessor, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster now standard across the range, though it only has full functionality above base trim. This combines with a 10-inch centre touchscreen that features wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' and can incorporate Connected Navigation. Ford's also listened to customer feedback and paid attention to the seats. With the optional heated package fitted, they all feature 4-way electric lumbar and adjustable extended leg supports. Creating a structure certified by leading German spinal health group the AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rucken e.V) who campaign for healthier backs. The USB-C ports in the cab now offer up to 45W of power - ideal for charging larger equipment like laptops or power tools on-the-go. Avoid base trim and there's a fold flat front passenger seat that can double as an office desk.

Market and Model

Prices for this third generation Transit Connect start from around £25,000 excluding the VAT and there's a choice of three trim levels - 'Trend', 'Limited' and 'Active'. You get a choice of two body lengths, L1 and L2 but there's no higher roof height option. Ford also offers a 'FlexCargo' crew van version with an innovative adjustable bulkhead and the potential for a second seating row. Across the range, for diesel customers, there's a choice of either a base 102PS powertrain with a 6-speed manual gearbox; or a 122PS version of the same engine with 7-speed automatic transmission, which also comes with the option of AWD. You'll need to think in terms of a £30,000 starting budget if you want the petrol PHEV model. Standard equipment with the base 'Trend' version includes a digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation, voice control and wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto'. The plusher 'Limited' version gets an enhanced digital instrument cluster with navigation integrated; along with lumbar support for the driver's seat and a fold-flat passenger seat with an integrated work surface. Plus cargo area dual LED lights and gloss black and silver dashboard trimming. A key option is the pack that includes heat for the steering wheel and front seats, as part of which those seats get 4-way lumbar support and a structure approved by back specialists the AGR. Standard driver assistance systems include Pre-Collision Assist with Auto Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning, plus Evasive Steering Assist and Intersection Assist to help prevent or mitigate collisions. Also developed for this model is a Blind Spot Information system with Cross Traffic Alert - and Exit Warning to prevent the doors being opened in the face of oncoming traffic. And there's a 'Pro Trailer Backup Assist' system to help drivers manoeuvre a trailer without jack-knifing.

Practicalities and Costs

All versions can take two standard euro pallets (and even the FlexCab crew van version can still take one behind two rows of seats). Go with this standard L1 body shape and there's 3.1m3 of cargo capacity and 1,797mm of load length; which rises to 3.7m3 in the L2 version, which can offer 2,150mm of cargo space length. Load width in both cases is 1,628mm - or 1,230mm between the wheel arches. The maximum payload across the range is up to 792kg. And the maximum towing weight is 1500kg. All right, so it's practical. But how will running costs add up? Well, the base 102PS diesel model records up to 52.1mpg on the combined cycle and 142g/km - it's up to 50.5mpg and 146g/km for the 122PS auto version. As for the petrol Transit Connect PHEV, well we gave you this variant's EV range figure - up to 73 miles - in our 'Driving' section. This should mean that suburban operators should quite rarely have to visit their local fuel station. The PHEV's official fuel figure (which of course bears no relation to operating reality) is up to 586.3mpg on the combined cycle. That's provided you keep the van regularly fully charged of course. The Transit Connect's Plug-In Hybrid is CO2-rated at up to 11g/km; and its battery can be fast-charged at up to 50kW using public fast chargers - which isn't a particularly fast speed but is fine for a PHEV. You can recharge the vehicle using AC charging up to 11kW, but most owners will be using a more conventional 7.4kW garage wall box. For all models, there's a three year / 100,000 mile warranty. Service intervals are every two years or 20,000 miles

Summary

Ford took its time in introducing its version of the third generation Volkswagen Caddy - this MK3 Transit Connect. But operators may well feel that the finished product was worth the wait. Some companies will be disappointed that the Caddy underpinnings have prevented Ford from equipping this van with the full-EV drivetrain most of its competitors offer. But the truth is that the PHEV package that's now optionally available instead for this model line might at present be a better fit for many UK businesses. Electrification of any kind though, is getting a slow take-up in the van segment and the diesel versions of this Connect that most companies will choose tick all the necessary boxes: and will store plenty of those boxes thanks to the larger cargo bay. Which means that this Connect will continue to be strong seller. When the original version of this Transit Connect was first launched just after the turn of the century, we could never have imagined that one day, a light LCV would be as capable as this. Still an odd job van perhaps, but these days, a very clever one indeed.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

13" touchscreen infotainment display with volume and temperature slider controls
Android Auto and Apple Carplay with USB or wireless connectivity
Auto Emergency Braking (includes pedestrian and cyclist detection)
Brake wear indicator
Collision mitigation system
Enhanced digital cluster with navigation integration
Evasive steer assist and intersection assist
Ford power starter button with deadlocking
Fordpass connect modem including eCall
Forward Collision warning
Front camera system
PAS
Tyre pressure monitor

Entertainment

4 speakers
DAB radio bluetooth, voice control and navigation
Two USB (45W type C) front power/Data points

Exterior Features

Auto Headlamps - Follow Me Home
Automatic headlamps on/off
Body colour door handles with silver door rail
Body coloured front bumper
Day and night inside mirror
Daytime running lights
Dual power heated mirrors
Dual side load doors
Front fog lights
Halogen headlamps
High mounted stop lamp
Intermittent variable windshield wiper
Less roof rails
Misfuel Inhibitor
Power front windows - One touch up-down
Rear tinted glass
Tail lamps
Unpainted black exterior cargo door handle
Unpainted black rear bumper
Weather protection seals

Interior Features

12V socket in cabin
2 way front headrestraints
2nd and 3rd row LED reading lamps
4 way manually adjustable driver seat
4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
4 Wheel disc brakes
A/C Refrigerant - HF01234YF
Base air register
Cargo area hardboard trim
Centre console with open stowage
Driver seat rotary recliner
Fabric upholstery
First row LED light with map lights
Flexible bulkhead with window
Foot pedal
Load floor covering
Luggage compartment trim
Manual air conditioning
Overhead storage compartment
Pollen filter without carbon filter
Polyurethane gear shift knob
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rubber cab floor cover
Standard steering wheel
Sunvisor with ticket holder
Unpainted black interior door handles

Passive Safety

Driver and front passenger airbag
Driver, passenger and 2nd row seatbelt reminder
Front active seat belts
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front seat belt adjuster
Seat airbags (1st row) and Curtain airbags (all rows)

Security

2 remote keys
Immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Thatcham alarm system

Technical

12v socket on cargo area
50L fuel tank
ABS
Electric parking brake
Electronic emergency brake assist
ESC
ESP, RSC, wind mitigation
Post impact braking
Standard duty alternator
Start/stop system
Traction control

Trim

Unpainted black cluster and infotainment bezels

Wheels

17" steel wheels with wheel covers
215/55 R17 tyres

Emissions - ICE

HC

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

147

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission

No
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1968
Cooling System

WATER
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type

DIESEL
Gears

6 SPEED
Manual Transmission

Yes
Valve gear

SOHC

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

5.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

7.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

4.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb

50.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

39.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

59.1

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?

No
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

102
Based On ID

Not Available
Chassis Engine Number

Not Available
Clutch

SINGLE DRY PLATE
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code

Not Available
Coin Power Output Code

Not Available
Coin Series

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code

Not Available
Exhaust System

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Front Brakes

DISCS
Front Suspension

MACPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark

3
Insurance Group 1

Not Available
Insurance Group 2

Not Available
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV

5 Star
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Rear Brakes

DRUM
Rear Suspension

SINGLE LEAF SPRINGS
Relative Height

H1
Relative Length

L1
Running Cost League Headings

SMALL
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

25000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Vehicle Homologation Class

N1
Vin/Frame No.

Not Available

Performance

BHP

102
Engine Power KW

75

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

No
Automatic Clutch

No
Plated 3rd Axle

Not Available
Plated 4th Axle

Not Available
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Make

Not Available
Tyre Size Front

215/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear

215/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

17" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Front Overhang

890
Height

1833
Length

4500
Load Deck Height

586
Load Height

1203
Load Length

1520
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches

1230
Load Width

1628
Lower Rear Door Width

1230
Rear Door Height

1122
Rear Overhang

855
Side Load Door Height

1072
Side Load Door Width

703
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.4
Wheelbase

2755
Width (including mirrors)

2100

Weight and Capacities

Boot Capacity Saloons

Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

50
Gross Train Weight

3800
Gross Vehicle Weight

2400
Load Space Volume

2.5
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1576
No. of Seats

5
Payload

824
Plated 2nd Axle

1345
Plated Front Axle

1130

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