Used 2015 Ford Transit Connect XLT for sale 

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van starts at $22,330 for the XL trim and $23,855 for the higher XLT trim. Both of the trims come with a 2.5-liter engine under its hood that produces 169 hp and 171 lb-ft of torque. The Transit Connect is available in different length configurations. Few standard features available with the van are 4-way manual driver’s seat with manual recline, Pewter vinyl seating surfaces, Air conditioning with manual front controls, and more.

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The Ford Transit Connect XLT with the added features would be the best option to choose. It costs $23,855, which is no very higher than the base trim, so that would be the better option. The XLT trim comes with a lot of features, including a 4.2" color LCD multi-function display, 6-way manual driver’s seat with manual lumbar/recline, cruise control, fog lamps with body-color bezels, available Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, and available MyFord Touch with 6.5" color LCD touch screen along with a lot of other features.

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect Cargo comes equipped with a 2.5-liter Inline-4 engine that puts out a maximum power of 169 hp and a maximum torque of 171 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Transit Connect Cargo reaches 60 mph in 9.6 seconds, which is not important for its segment. A turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder good for 178 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque is an option on all variants.

The 2015 RAM CV Tradesman dominates in terms of performance with a 3.6L V6 under its hood producing 283 hp and 260 lb-ft, enabling it to reach 60 mph in 8 seconds. The Ford and the Nissan have lower-powered Inline-4 engines under their hoods. The Ford comes in at second place, taking 9.6 seconds, and the Nissan NV200 Cargo with a 2.0 L Inline-4 engine and lower power outputs takes 11.1 seconds to reach 60 mph.

The Transit Connect Cargo is a moderate fuel-efficient minivan, delivering 21 MPG in the city, 29 MPG on the highway, and 24 MPG combined. The Transit Connect Cargo gets a 15.8-gallon fuel tank, thus presenting a range of 332 miles in the city, 458 on the highway, and a combined range of 379 miles. Comparatively, the efficiency figures are better than some in the segment.

The 2015 RAM CV Tradesman delivers the least combined fuel efficiency of 21 mpg, while the Nissan delivers the best combined mileage of 25 mpg. The Ford stands in between offering 24 mpg of combined efficiency. RAM has the biggest fuel tank of 20 gallons, followed by the Ford with a 15.8-gallon tank and the Nissan with 14.5 gallons. The RAM delivers the best combined range of 420 miles, followed by the Ford and the Nissan providing 379 and 362 miles of range, respectively.

The Ford Transit Connect has a very roomy interior with lots of headspace on offer. Ingress and egress are easy in the minivan. There is enough space for two people in the front of the van. Behind the driver and passenger seats, there is the cargo area according to the chosen configuration. The seats are comfortable and supportive. The interior holds features, including manual adjustability and available dual-zone climate control on offer. Cargo area measures 103.9 cu-ft in the standard-wheelbase variant while the long-wheelbase extended length van has 128.6 cu-ft of the cargo area.

All of the competition offers a good amount of space for the driver and passenger in the front, while the Nissan offers the most. The 2015 RAM CV Tradesman offers better cargo space than the competition. The RAM has a loading area of 144.4 cu-ft, followed by the Nissan offering a space of 122.7 cu-ft and the Ford has the least measuring 103.9 cu-ft of space. Major interior features of the Transit Connect include-

• 6-way manual driver’s seat with manual lumbar and 
• 4-way manual passenger seat with manual recline
• Satin-chrome door handles
• Dual front map lights
• Flooring in front with carpeted floor mats
• Flooring molded-in vinyl liner in the rear cargo area
• Premium front center closable console with 2 cupholders
• Steering wheel with Satin-chrome accents
• Available Dual Zone automatic climate control

How intuitive is the 2015 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van’s infotainment unit?

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van features a standard stereo with 2 front speakers and a digital clock. There is also an option to upgrade to a MyFord infotainment unit with a 6.5" color LCD touch screen. It is equipped with Aux and USB connectivity along with satellite radio, navigation, Bluetooth, SYNC, a rearview camera, and an HD radio. Few key infotainment features include-

• 4.2" color LCD multi-function display
• AM/FM stereo/single-CD player
• 2 standard speakers
• Available MyFord 6.5 inch Touch infotainment unit 
• Media hub and a rearview camera 
• AM/FM stereo
• single-CD player 
• Navigation System
• SYNC
• SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link with a 5-year trial subscription 
• HD Radio Technology

The 2015 Ford Ford Transit Connect looks quite beautiful from the outside, unlike the normality in the cargo van segment. The front end looks like a Ford sedan, and overall, it looks like a higher, extended version of the same. The front end features a pretty good-looking horizontal split grille with the Ford logo separating the thin upper grille into two. It is accompanied by halogen headlamps on both sides. The front end is not bland and actually is impressive and Ford has done a great job with the design of a minivan. The side profile can be availed with sliding doors for added practicality and a sleek full glass option for better looks.

The RAM weighs 4,150 lbs, followed by the Ford that weighs 3,467 lbs, while the Nissan is the lightest weighing 3,263 lbs. The Nissan NV200 Cargo has the best ground clearance of 6.5 inches, while the RAM and the Ford have 6.4 and 6.0 inches of clearance, respectively. The RAM CV Tradesman is also the longest and has the longest wheelbase also. Major exterior highlights of the van are- 

• Body-color front, gray rear bumpers
• Fog lamps with body-color bezels
• Black side view, power-adjustable glass, heated, manual-folding mirrors with integrated blind spot mirrors
• Privacy glass from the B-pillar back 
• Body Colour Rear bumper end caps
• 16" steel wheels with styled wheel covers
• Halogen headlamps

The Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van comes equipped with some standard safety features, including ABS, driver and front-passenger front airbags, front-seat side airbags, and side-curtain for 1st-row airbags. The 2015 Ford Transit Connect has been rated by NHTSA, and it gets a four-star rating for frontal and side-impact protection, which further ensures the safety of the vehicle. IIHS has not rated the 2015 Ford Transit Connect Cargo yet. Few salient safety features include-

• AdvanceTrac 
• RSC (Roll Stability Control) 
• Curve Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Hill-start assist
• SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System

The 2015 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van is a good option in the cargo van considering the price and feature set. But if you want a proper cargo hauler, then the more powerful and spacious RAM would be the better choice for you as the feature set, updated tech or better interiors can’t provide that basic functionality. The Transit Connect Cargo is a light cargo carrier equipped with a lot of features and a high-quality interior, but it can’t perform serious transportation tasks.