Used 2020 Ford Transit Connect XLT for sale 

The 2020 Ford Transit comes in a total of 2 trims- XL and XLT, is the top of the line trim and comes in only FWD and gets all the bells and whistles that you would expect from a Transit Connect. The Ford Transit Connect line up starts from $24275 for the "XL" FWD "Standard" trim and goes over $26700 for the top of the line FWD “XLT”.

In XL trim, four configurations are provided i.e. SWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors, SWB w/Rear Liftgate, LWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors, LWB w/Rear Liftgate whereas the XLT trim also provides the four configurations i.e. SWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors, SWB w/Rear Liftgate, LWB w/Rear Symmetrical Doors, LWB w/Rear Liftgate.

Which trim should you buy?

I would suggest you buy the XLT trim as it provides more features with a price difference of just $2500 it provides better features than the XL trim. 

Some XLT trims get Wireless charging pad, Ford Co-Pilot360, Power-adjustable, PowerFold heated exterior mirrors, etc.

The Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a 2.0L Inline I-4 Engine that produces 162 horses and 144 pound-feet of torque, the engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

The Only choice available in the Drivetrain is FWD. The 8-speed Automatic Transmission provides a better fuel economy and flourishes the performance.

The engine of the Nissan NV Cargo puts out the most power and Torque off the chart and bags the 1st position. While the performance of the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo and Ram Promaster City Cargo van place them in second position and third position respectively. Ford Transit Connect disappoints and comes last with the least power and torque.

How fast is the car?

The acceleration stats are not satisfactory as compared to its competitor. It can sprint to 60 mph from a standstill in 10.1 seconds. We don’t have info regarding its quarter-mile timing.

Taking about the rivals the minimum time taken to leap 0-60MPH is offered by the Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo followed by the Ram ProMaster City and Nissan NV cargo. While the Ford Transit Connect takes the maximum time to accelerate 0-60MPH.

Ride and Handling

Ford Cargo Van has been impressive with its handling over the years. It provides good handling with its little cargo van and it resembles more with car handling.

Steering provided inside the car is light due to which we don’t feel sloppy at highway speed But at low speed, the ride becomes bouncy over bumpy terrain.

Braking Performance

The breaking provided is quite impressive and it handles the weight transfer quite effectively with emergency braking and 12.1 inches both front and rear Brake Rotors.

In comparison, Nissan NV cargo provides the best Braking stats with large Front and Rear Brake rotors i.e. 14.2 and 14.4 respectively. While the Ford Transit Connect bags second position followed by Ram ProMaster City and Mercedes Benz Metris Cargo.

If we see the curb weight we get Nissan NV is the heaviest vehicle of the chart and Ford Transit Connect is the lightest.

The base model of the Ford Transit Connect is equipped with the 2.0Liter Inline-4 gas engine is rated 25 mpg combined (24 city/27 hwy) which is above average for the class. 

Though with the bigger 15.8 gallons tank, the Transit Connect provides a combined range of 390 miles and a highway range of 426 miles.

The Ford Transit Connect and the Nissan NV perform well off the chart providing combined fuel economies of 25 each also Ram Promaster City competes well with a combined fuel economy of 24 followed by Mercedes-Benz Metris Cargo. The 450 miles highway range of the Ram ProMaster City is impressive.

The comfort provided is pretty impressive with cloth upholstery and extra padding provided on the leather seats for a comfortable ride. The Ford Transit Connect is equipped with only two seats of an adult. 

The space provided in the front is pretty decent with rooms provided for the occupants on the head, shoulder, legs and, the hips. Getting in and out is excellent due to its large wide entrance and all-round visibility is also good.

All the cargo vans have ample room provided in the table, the Nissan NV Cargo just has extra. It is the most spacious vehicle off the lot and sits at top of this comparison with shoulder and legroom. 

The Ford Transit Connect and Ram ProMaster City is just a tad more spacious while the Mercedes Benz Metris sits at last position.

Cargo and Towing Capacity

Cargo capacity plays a vital role in the purchasing of cargo vehicles as the only reason to buy the Cargo vans is that it offers ample space behind. With all seats present in the place, the LWB offers 127.4 cubic feet while SWB vans offer 104.8 cubic feet cargo volume.

Compared with its rivals, Nissan NV cargo placed first position with 234.1 cubic feet trunk capacity followed by Mercedes-Benz Metris cargo with 183 cubic feet. While Ram ProMaster City and Ford Transit Connect bags third and fourth position respectively.

What’s there to keep you entertained?

The 2020 Ford Transit Connect is going to entertain you with its infotainment features with your co-pilot in the journey. The base model is equipped with a 4.2-inch LCD multi-function display with steering wheel controls. At the front 4 speakers are provided. FM/AM radio with Bluetooth is equipped in the front with one USB port. If we see in XLT trim we get Ford's excellent SYNC 3 infotainment management system with SiriusXM. 

While two smart-charging USB ports are provided. It also offers more advanced additional goodies such as Applink, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a wireless charging pad. We can also upgrade it with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also provides standard features like navigation, Wifi hotspot, and phone connectivity.

It is a good looking cargo van when we compare to its rivals. Its front appearance resembles more with its earlier model i.e. Ford Fusion. The hood is average in length i.e. 174.2 inches and surrounded with a couple of bold creases that enhance the rugged look of the cargo vehicle. 

It looks more like a small truck. It has a better road presence than anyone in this segment, thanks to its increased track width of 72.20 inches. The windows provided are large and the doors open wide to allow easy enter and clear visibility with a height of 72 inches.

The Nissan NV Cargo is the largest Cargo Van of the table And not just by a small margin, but by miles. While all of the competitors measure below 200 inches in length approx.While the smallest Cargo Van of the chart is Ford Transit Connect.

If we see the wheelbase, Nissan NV tops here too.

Exterior Features

Some of the exterior features that show its appearance widely are as follows:

• 180-degree swing-out rear cargo doors 
• Auto headlamps 
• Rain-Sensing front wipers 
• An Easy Fuel Capless Fuel-Filler 
• Halogen fog lights
• Roof Rails 
• A Rear liftgate with fixed glass 
• Auto high-beam headlights 
• Integrated Spotter Mirrors

Ford Transit Connect has proved itself in all the safety tests.In 2018 it was given a 5-star rating by the NHTSA. Although it has not been rated yet we expect the rating in 2020 Ford Transit Connect. The following safety features provided inside the car is as follows:

• Blind-Spot Monitoring 
• Pre-Collision assist with auto forward braking 
• Rear cross-Traffic assistance 
• Lane departure warning 
• Low Tire Pressure Warning 
• Rear Parking Sensors 
• Side Impact Beams 
• Rear Child Safety Locks

Ford Transit Connect Vs Mercedes Benz Metrix

If we compare the length, Mercedes Benz Metrix is larger than Ford Transit Connect due to which it provided more cargo space with a marginal difference of 80 cubic feet. It provided better performance and drivetrain than Ford Connect with more price. But if you have less budget you can opt for Ford Transit Connect with smaller hauling capacity and some exclusive standard features with better fuel economy.

Ford Transit Connect Vs Nissan NV

Nissan NV is surely a champion in this comparison due to its more cargo volume with spacious seats provided that makes the ride comfortable with better fuel economy the same as Ford Transit Connect. It also provides high performance with better infotainment. If we see the price it is expensive but with a price difference of $2500 it provides outstanding features.

Ford Transit Connect Vs Ram ProMaster City

Ram ProMaster city is the toughest competitor present in the market. If we see its performance and length it miles ahead than Ford Connect. It also provides larger cargo space than Ford. But considering the interior features, Ford Connect Surpasses The Ram ProMaster City as it provides a better cabin with high tech features infotainments. It's your choice which one to pick or to leave because both the cargo vehicles are good in their aspects.

Yes, you should buy this car as it provides a comfortable interior with Euro-centric exterior styling. If we see its interior it looks more like you are seating in an SUV. Its 2.0-liter gas engine is somewhat underpowered but it is enough to get by.

The XLT trim impressed with its good techs such as SiriusXM and wireless charging. It also provides Solid driver assistant features. It is surely a nice cargo vehicle in less range.