Used 2017 Ford Transit Connect XL for sale 

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van is imbibed with a plethora of advanced features that are found standard across its trims. It gets climate control, an LCD display with steering controls, and LED lighting in the higher trim. The 2017 Ford Transit Connect comes in two trims, namely the XL and the XLT. Both these trims are powered by a 2.5-liter I4 engine that generates about 169 hp at 6000 rpm and 171 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm.

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The 2017 Ford Transit Connect XLT offers the balance between price and available features boasting amenities like the steering controls and climate control. We recommend you go for the XLT since the price difference between the two trims is minimal, and XLT provides better value for money.

 The 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo is powered by a 2.5-liter I4 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission as standard and produces about 169 hp of power at 6000 rpm and 171 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. All the power is thrown at the front two wheels of the van.

All these cars offer an automatic transmission type except for the Nissan NV200 which has a CVT Automatic Transmission. The Mercedes-Benz Metris is the most powerful minivan in this segment while the Ford Transit Connect falls somewhere in between. The Nissan NV200 is the least powerful model in the segment. 

Acceleration

Nothing can be said of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van in terms of 0-60 mph pickup time taken and quarter-mile, as the data is not available. However, 0 to 60 mph time is one of the last things a person will ask about a van.

Without appropriate data, it would be unwise to comment on the acceleration of the models in this section. However, it is safe to expect that the minivans would be agile and provide adequate acceleration, which would be in sync with their engine. 

Handling and Steering

The easier maneuverability and handling are the two reasons why one should buy the 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van. With its unibody chassis and front-wheel drive capability, this feels like a comfortable sedan rather than a cargo van. The steering effort is low in Transit and is the best in terms of handling in this segment. Plenty of sound deadening dampens the engine noise to a pleasant level.

Braking

Safety becomes more important when working on something like a van which carries a lot of weight. We cannot say much about the braking of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect as its braking distance is not yet known. However, one can assume that to complement its impressive ride quality.

What we get to know from this data is that the Nissan NV200 Cargo is the lightest of the lot, while the Mercedes-Benz Metris is the heaviest. The Ford and the Ram ProMaster are of almost the same weight and are slotted somewhere in between.

Towing Capacity

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect does offer a decent towing capacity. It offers a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs which is quite adequate for a minivan, and it will further help the Transit Connect to haul decent cargo across a long distance. In this segment, the Mercedes-Benz leads the way with a class defining 5000 lbs. towing capacity. While the Ford and the Ram come second with 2000 lbs. The capacity of the Nissan NV200 is not known yet.

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo gives a fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city, and 27 mpg on the highway. These figures are decent for a minivan as the Ford Transit Connect offers a good mileage before it feels the need to hit the gas station.

These figures are on par with each other, considering the Ford Transit is not the lightest car. The Ram Pro master is the closest with a combined economy of 24 mpg. The other two are not far either, with the Mercedes-Benz and the Nissan giving 22 mpg and 25 mpg respectively.

The interior of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van offers an interior that resembles the insides of a sedan. The interior isn’t as posh as most of the Ford models but it is nevertheless decent enough to provide a comfortable journey with essential features. The interior is made up of refined soft-touch materials and plastics, which leads to a simple looking cabin. The seats of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect are decent enough for those long highways. The legroom and headroom are decent with a capacious glove box for those work documents.

From the data, it is evident that the Ford Transit Connect is the most spacious minivan in the segment. The RAM ProMaster City comes second whereas the Mercedes-Benz Metris is the least spacious model in the segment. The main interior features of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van include:

• Cruise control
•  Single Zone Front Air Conditioning
• Front Cupholders
• Electric Power Steering
• Overhead Console With Storage
• Dual Vanity Mirror

Infotainment Features

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van comes equipped with the SYNC 3 infotainment touch screen system, which contains the majority of the technological features. The infotainment system is not the smartest but it gets the work done. It is responsive enough and quite easy to use. The Transit Connect offers 4G LTE as standard. A 6-inch touchscreen is used to interact with various vehicle systems. The main infotainment features of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van include:

• AM/FM stereo 
• SiriusXM Radio 
• Voice-activated Navigation System
• Bluetooth
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• USB Ports

Cargo Capacity

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect does have a decent-sized cargo space, which may not be the best in class, but still does the job of a cargo van. The Ford Transit Connect offers a cargo volume of 103.9 cubic feet, which is mostly used for storing luggage and small cargo. 

In this segment, the Mercedes-Benz leads the pack with a storage space of about 183.0 ft3, followed by the Ram ProMaster City with 131.7 ft3. The Nissan NV200 comes third with a storage capacity of 122.7 ft3, while the Ford transit is nowhere close and offers only 103.9 ft3.

Now in the 2nd generation, the 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van has gained a bit of style from the previous version. Although the minivan still looks boxy from the sides, it has acquired a front grille similar to most Ford Passenger cars. With its sleek design, the Ford Transit Connect has to be the best looking minivan currently available in the market. The sliding side doors make loading the cargo easier, and the wide opening rear doors can swallow large items easily.

The most important is the exterior dimension; it is one of the smallest cargo vans available in the market. This, of course, means it will carry less than its rivals. But if you are in search of a tiny maneuverable van that can fit into a small garage and tight parking spaces, this is it. The main exterior features of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van include:

• Dual sliding side doors
• Gray grille and upper grille bar, and headlamp bezels
• Easy Fuel capless fuel filler
• Halogen headlamps
• Rear gate with fixed glass
•  Rear-window defroster

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van has neither been crash-tested by the NHTSA nor the IIHS. Irrespective of the safety crash tests, it is important to note that the minivan has been endowed with a plethora of active and passive safety features that are responsible for crash prevention and crash mitigation. The main safety features of the 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo include:

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Torque Vectoring Control
• Electronic Emergency Brake Assist
• Power front/rear disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
• Engine Immobilizer

Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes-Benz Metris

The Mercedes-Benz Metris offers more power and torque compared to the Transit connect. It has an almost equal figure of fuel economy but boasts of the largest cargo space. And while its more comfortable interior is the icing on the cake, the higher asking price is not.

Ford Transit Connect vs Nissan NV200

The Nissan NV200, again like the Mercedes, offers a 2.0-liter engine. But this one comes with a CVT transmission. It is also priced at almost $3,000 less than the Ford. And although the NV200 boasts a larger cargo capacity, the Transit Connect is more maneuverable and manageable due to its small size.

Ford Transit Connect vs Ram ProMaster City Tradesman

The 2017 Ram ProMaster City offers a similar 2.4-liter engine with 9-speed automatic transmission. The price is also quite close in this comparison. Like in the case with the other two, the fuel economy is almost the same. Here again, the ProMaster City offers more cargo capacity and Transit connect offers more maneuverability.

The 2017 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van is a rebel of sorts, as in a segment, where cargo spaces and how to increase the space is of utmost importance, here comes a car with its sleek and stylish looks, look like a Ford Fusion and Fiesta fitted into one in the shape of a minivan. And while the Mercedes Metris offers larger cargo space and the Nissan NV200 saves money, the Ford Transit Connect comes in a diminutive size. So if moderate cargo capacity is sufficient for you, you will be delighted about how easily you can find a parking space for your van.