Ford Transit Connect
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| Manufacturer | Ford of Europe |
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| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
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Ford Transit Connect is a compact van made by Ford Europe from 2002 to the present day. 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.[2] At the same time, it launched in North American markets for the 2010 Model Year.[3]
Ford also made a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It was made from 2002 to 2013.
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2009 Ford Transit Connect (before improvements) -
2009 Ford Transit Connect rear (before improvements) -
2013 Ford Transit Connect (after improvements) -
2013 Ford Transit Connect (after improvements) -
2002 Ford Tourneo Connect (before improvements) -
2009 Ford Tourneo Connect (before improvements)
Second generation (2013–2022)
[change | change source]The second generation Transit Connect was launched in September 2013.[4]
In 2018, the model was improved. It had a new front bumper, new grille and new rear lights.[5][6]
Ford also made a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It was made from 2014[7] to 2020.
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2014 Ford Transit Connect (before improvements) -
2014 Ford Transit Connect (before improvements) -
2019 Ford Transit Connect (after improvements) -
2019 Ford Transit Connect (after improvements) -
2015 Ford Tourneo Connect (before improvements) -
2015 Ford Tourneo Connect rear (before improvements)
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Third generation (2021–present)
[change | change source]The third generation Transit Connect was launched in October 2024[8][9] and the Tourneo Connect was launched in 2021/2022.[10][11]
The Tourneo Connect is a Volkswagen Caddy[12][13] with a different badge and different interior.
Ford also make a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It is made from 2021[14][15][16] to the present day.
Gallery
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2023 Ford Tourneo Connect -
2023 Ford Tourneo Connect
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References
[change | change source]- ↑ Fleet, Commercial (30 January 2003). "Ford Transit Connect TDCi SWB". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ↑ "Ford Transit Connect upgrade". fleetnews.co.uk. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ Gauthier, Michael (9 February 2009). "Ford Launches all-new 2010 Transit Connect for U.S." Motor1.com. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ "2014 Transit Connect". Ford Media Center. 12 December 2013. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ↑ Jones, Lee (6 December 2017). "Ford Reveals New Transit Connect and Transit Courier". Professional Builder. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ Hubbard, CJ (12 July 2017). "New Ford Transit Custom for 2018 – info and pictures of facelift for UK's bestselling van". Parkers. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ "Ford claims class-leading fuel efficiency for new Transit Connect". fleetnews.co.uk. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ Middleton, Natalie. "Ford reveals new Transit Connect with first-ever plug-in hybrid". FleetWorld. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ↑ Roberts, Tom (30 January 2024). "New Ford Transit Connect Small Van Revealed | AutoTrader". www.autotrader.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ↑ Wilkinson, Luke (12 October 2021). "All-new 2022 Ford Tourneo Connect unveiled". Auto Express. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ↑ Rees, Sean (14 January 2024). "Ford Tourneo Connect (2022)". thecarexpert.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ↑ Foote, Brett (19 March 2024). "Ford Tourneo Connect PHEV Officially Debuts". Ford Authority. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ Potter, Brian (13 October 2021). "2022 Ford Tourneo Connect debuts in Europe as rebadged VW Caddy". Motor1.com. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ Charman, Andrew (13 October 2021). "New Ford Tourneo Connect revealed | The Car Expert". www.thecarexpert.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ Roberts, Gareth (12 October 2021). "New Ford Tourneo Connect unveiled with emissions from 127g/km". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ BROGAN, MATT (14 October 2021). "Tourneo Connect is Ford-VW's first joint model". GoAuto. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
Other websites
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Media related to Ford Transit Connect at Wikimedia Commons- Media related to Ford Tourneo Connect at Wikimedia Commons
