Featured Vehicle - The 2021 Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

2021 Ford Transit Connect: The Ford Transit is a passenger and cargo van for with seating for 2 to 7 passengers depending on configuration. For 2021 Ford has bundled the lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control and added a natural gas/propane conversion engine. Competitors include the Nissan NV200 and Ram ProMaster City.

Only front-wheel drive is offered. There are three trims available: XL, XLT, and Titanium. There are two engines: A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 162 horsepower and pairs to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that produces 169 horsepower and pairs to a 6-speed automatic. Maximum towing capacity is rated at 2,000 pounds.

Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights. Pricing ranges from $27,000 to $34,000.

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