Ford Transit Connect 2021 Review

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect may be for you if you're looking for a small cargo or passenger van. Compared to Ford's full-size Transit van, the Transit Connect is less expensive, easier to park and more fuel-efficient. It's similar in concept to rival vans such as the Mercedes-Benz Metris and the Ram ProMaster City.

The cargo van configuration seats two people, while the passenger configuration seats up to seven. There's a decent amount of customization available too, from wheelbase length to an available prep package that converts the Transit Connect to run on compressed natural gas. Ford also packs a lot of technology features into the Transit Connect. You don't really have to give up features just because you want something small, especially in the loaded Titanium model.

The 2021 Ford Transit Connect is available in both cargo and passenger configurations in three trim levels: XL, XLT and Titanium. Two four-cylinder gas engines are available: a 2.0-liter (162 horsepower, 144 lb-ft) and a 2.5-liter (169 hp, 177 lb-ft), though the latter is only available to fleet customers.

XL This base trim level starts you off with feature such as:

• Vinyl flooring
• Manually adjustable mirrors
• 4.2-inch central display screen
• Forward collision warning system with automatic emergency braking
• Bluetooth audio and one USB port

XLT Stepping up to the XLT adds:

• Carpeted flooring
• Dual-zone climate control
• Ford Co-Pilot360 (automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and lane departure warning and lane keeping assist)
• Two USB ports
• Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system with a 6.5-inch display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

Titanium The top level model is only available as a passenger van and includes:

• Xenon headlights with LED foglights
• Keyless entry and ignition with remote start
• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats with a power-adjustable driver's seat
• Integrated navigation system