Used 2014 Ford Transit Connect XL for sale 

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect is available in two trims, namely the ‘XL’ and the ‘XLT’. The XL is the base trim starting from a price of $22,000, whereas the top trim XLT is priced at $23,525. Power mirror(s), cruise control, and cloth seats are the additional features on the top trim, which is not seen on the base trim. However keyless entry, tire pressure monitor, traction control, and stability control are common in both trims.

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The Transit Connect really shines, of course, is in the cargo-hauling experience. Its easy ingress/egress through huge doors, a near-perfect driving position, surprisingly supportive vinyl or cloth seats, and spectacular forward vision are definitely worth buying if you are looking for an economical stylish cargo van. When choosing one trim, the XLT trim offers better value for money.

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van is a front-wheel-drive compact van that comes with a four-cylinder motor paired with a standard six-speed automatic. The Transit is provided with sharper handling, though there is less cargo space.

Even if the Transit Connect lacks the get-up-and-go of V6-powered traditional minivans, it's still much better to drive. The van reaches the 60 mph mark in 9.5 seconds.

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van with a 2.5 liter inline-4 cylinder engine provides well enough power for the Transit Connect. The engine is mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic and the engine produces a power of 169 hp @ 6000 rpm and a torque of 171 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm. All the power developed is transmitted to the front wheels only. In comparison, RAM ProMaster stands ahead of its rivals with an output of 280 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.

The van runs on regular gasoline and has a gas mileage of 21 MPG in city traffic conditions and a mileage of 29 MPG on highways. The combined mileage of the van is 24 MPG, and with a fuel tank capacity of 15.8 gallons, the Ford Transit Connect can cover a range of 332 miles in cities to a distance of 458 miles on highways. 

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van gets a decent mileage of 21 MPG in cities, wherein the 2014 Nissan NV200 provides a better mileage of 24 MPG, but the mileage on highways is better on the Transit. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter provides a bigger tank capacity, almost double that of the Transit Connect but is priced huge on the comparison. However, in the price segment, the Transit Connect provides decent mileage with a decent range for the van.

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van has a seating capacity of two, including the driver in the front row. There is enough room in the front row, though the van is not a passenger transport van.

The van comes with a cargo volume of 130 cu.ft. The van now comes with a high-quality new front cabin that includes some features like multifunction control pads on the steering wheel. These control the twin info monitors and the standard aux-in jack to play tunes from devices on the move.

As part of the Ford commercial fleet, the Transit Connect Cargo can be equipped with the company’s Crew Chief remote vehicle diagnostics and productivity tracking, which is a web-based interface that can be helpful for routing the nearest employee to an urgent package pick-up, for instance. The Mercedes-Benz does feel more premium in the category, however, the Ford is the more suited for utility. Major interior features include-

• Optional MyFord Touch system
• Vinyl upholstery
• Power windows for the first row
• Map lights
• Sun visors
• Ambient lighting

Infotainment 

MyKey, a personalized key system. MyKey controls lets the vehicle owner progRAM different keys to restrict different vehicle features, such as top speed and maximum radio volume. The van can have additional features like MyFord Navigation infotainment or SYNC Voice-Activated Navigation System. The van has 4 speakers in total. AM/FM Radio, CD Player, Auxiliary Audio Input Jack are common features on the van. SYNC voice control can be included in the Transit van to keep in touch with the boss on the road. Major infotainment features include-

• SYNC Voice-Activated Navigation System with SiriusXM Travel Link
• MyFord Navigation infotainment
• AM/FM Radio
• CD Player
• Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
• Radio Scan
• Speed-Sensitive Volume

The 2014 Ford Transit adds sportiness to the van along with the functionality proportions. The trapezoidal grille adds a premium look to the cargo van. The back ribbed bumpers also give way to flowing and smooth body-color treatments in front and back as standard.

Black plastic which still appears on bump strips in the doors could have been replaced with a chrome finish. Despite running basic halogen reflectors, the headlights are contemporary and feature an integrated blade indicator at the base of the assembly.

The Transit Connect cargo van has a decent wheelbase of 120.6 inches with a standard height to width proportion suitable for a cargo van. The 2014 model comes standard with a sporty finish to the van. It looks sporty when combined with the LED taillights and especially with a business logo graphic on the side. The Transit Connect gets low-rolling-resistance tires and a few new exterior paint colors. Major exterior highlights include-

• Single Complex Surface Halogen Headlights
• Metallic Paint
• Front Air Dam
• Rear Step Up Bumper
• Solar tinted front door and windshield glass
• 16-inch silver steel Wheels

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect includes standard safety features like anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, hill-start assist, front-seat side airbags, and side curtain airbags that cover all rows of seats. The optional Ford Sync system includes an emergency crash notification feature that automatically dials 911 when paired with a compatible cell phone. Few salient safety features include-

• Anti-lock brakes
• Traction control
• Stability control
• Hill-start assist
• Front-seat side airbags
• side curtain airbags

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect earns praise for its high-tech work features and for being easy to drive, but if you need more cargo space, more seatbelts, or more power, you should consider other options. Even though the van is not the very best in the segment, the van does manage to offer a well-balanced combination of practicality and comfort.