Consider this Ford model for your commutes around Saco, Portland, or Scarborough, ME. Beyond the interior space and seating, it has even more to offer in terms of fuel efficiency and fun technology, which you’ll read about in this review. Visit us at Ira Ford Saco to see it up close!
The 2022 Ford Transit Connect cargo van can fit two people, while the passenger wagon can seat up to seven people. Determine which one is best for your business or personal needs to choose a specific style.
This model also offers both a long and short wheelbase configuration. This choice determines how much cargo volume you’ll find. Check out some of the measurements below:
If you’re travelling solo, you can fold down the front passenger seat to fit even more items. When you do so, you’ll expand the cargo volume to 145.8 cubic feet on the long wheelbase, and 123.2 cubic feet on the short wheelbase.
To make it easy to store these items, you’ll find standard 50/50 rear cargo doors that swing outward. An available upgrade switches this feature to a rear liftgate that opens more like a traditional trunk.
With either choice, you’ll have plenty of surface space to securely place your items and reach in for what you need. Plus, the van itself has standard dual sliding doors to access your tools more efficiently.
Under the hood of the 2022 Ford Transit Connect, you’ll find a standard 4-cylinder engine paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine is able to generate up to 162 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque to power you on your commutes.
When it comes to those business commutes, you want to stay efficient. That’s possible in the Ford Transit Connect, thanks to its 2022 EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24 city/27 highway MPG. With standard Auto Start/Stop Technology at work, you can expect to keep those MPG numbers high to make it to your next location.
It’s also important to have a capable vehicle. When properly equipped, this cargo van can tow up to 2,000 pounds. Payload is another metric that’s likely top of mind. In the long wheelbase van, you’ll find a maximum of 1,550 pounds, while the short wheelbase handles up to 1,510 pounds.
Just because you might use this van for work doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! A variety of upgrades are available to make your Ford Transit Connect more technologically advanced.
One such upgrade is to the SYNC® 3 system. Here, you’ll find a 6.5-inch touchscreen that connects to smartphone apps like Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. They’ll help you find your personal playlists, or find directions to a work site. Plus, you can use them to call a colleague to let them know you’re on the way.
To keep using your phone, you’ll need a way to charge it. The Transit Connect offers to available smart charging USB ports, as well as an available wireless phone charger. This will make it easy for you and your passengers to stay connected on the go.
The 2022 Ford Transit Connect could just be the right cargo or passenger van to get you around Saco, Portland, or Scarborough, Maine. Come check it out at Ira Ford Saco, where you can take it for a test drive and observe the expansive interior space. Contact us today to schedule this test drive ahead of time!
