Ford Transit Connect

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Ford Transit Connect
Overview
ManufacturerFord of Europe
Also called
Production
  • 2002–present
Body and chassis
Class
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor

Ford Transit Connect is a compact van produced by Ford Motor Company from 2002 to the present day. It is currently in its second generation. It replaced the long-running Escort van.

A leisure version called the Tourneo Connect is made too.

First generation (2002–2013)[change | change source]

The first generation Transit Connect was launched in October 2002. It replaced the Escort van.[1]

In 2009, the model was facelifted. It had a new front bumper, new grille and new rear lights. At the same time, it launched in North American markets for the 2010 Model Year.

Second generation (2013–2022)[change | change source]

The second generation Transit Connect was launched in September 2013.[2]

In 2018, the model was improved. It had a new front bumper, new grille and new rear lights.

Third generation (2021–present)[change | change source]

The third generation Transit Connect was launched in October 2024[3][4] and the Tourneo Connect was launched in 2021/2022.[5][6]

The Tourneo Connect is a Volkswagen Caddy with a different badge and different interior.

Gallery[change | change source]

References[change | change source]

  1. Fleet, Commercial (30 January 2003). "Ford Transit Connect TDCi SWB". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  2. "2014 Transit Connect". Ford Media Center. 12 December 2013. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  3. Middleton, Natalie. "Ford reveals new Transit Connect with first-ever plug-in hybrid". FleetWorld. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  4. Roberts, Tom (30 January 2024). "New Ford Transit Connect Small Van Revealed | AutoTrader". www.autotrader.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  5. Wilkinson, Luke (12 October 2021). "All-new 2022 Ford Tourneo Connect unveiled". Auto Express. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  6. Rees, Sean (14 January 2024). "Ford Tourneo Connect (2022)". thecarexpert.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.

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