Ford’s Transit Connect Van Will Find Use In Construction
A vehicle invasion is coming from Turkey that may take the U.S. business community by storm. Starting next month, Ford Motor Co. will be importing and selling its Transit Connect small van in the U.S. and Canada. The Turkish van’s flexible design allows it to be configured for a variety of businesses, and it is aimed at those in urban areas that need maneuverability in tight spaces. On May 28, ENR took one for a test drive in New York City and found that it does deliver the goods promised.
Transit Connect is not a new vehicle, but it stands alone in a category that other manufacturers have not exploited in the U.S. With over 600,000 units already sold in 55 countries since 2003, Ford says the vehicle is unique in terms of payload, space and fuel economy. ENR found the space inside to be cavernous considering the overall size of the vehicle.