Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect
Overview
ManufacturerFord of Europe
Also called
  • Ford Tourneo Connect
  • Volkswagen Caddy (2021–present)
  • Azure Transit Connect Electric
Production
  • 2002–present
Body and chassis
Class
Body style
  • 4/5-door panel van
  • 4/5-door LAV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor

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)

The first generation Transit Connect was made from 2002 to 2013. It replaced the Escort van.[1]

In 2009, It was improved. It had new front bumpers, new grille and new rear lights.[2]

Ford also made a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It was made from 2002 to 2013.

Second generation (2013–2022)

The second generation Transit Connect was made from 2013[3] to 2022.

In 2018, It was improved. It had a new front bumper, new grille and new rear lights.[4][5]

Ford also made a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It was made from 2014[6] to 2020.

Third generation (2021–present)

The third generation Transit Connect has been made from 2024[7][8] to the present day.

Ford also make a passenger leisure van called the Tourneo Connect, It is made from 2021[9][10][11][12][13] to the present day.

The Tourneo Connect is a Volkswagen Caddy[14][15] but it has different front headlamps, different bonnet, different grille, different maker badge and a different interior.

References

  1. ↑ Fleet, Commercial (30 January 2003). "Ford Transit Connect TDCi SWB". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "Ford Transit Connect upgrade". fleetnews.co.uk. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "2014 Transit Connect". Ford Media Center. 12 December 2013. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  4. ↑ Jones, Lee (6 December 2017). "Ford Reveals New Transit Connect and Transit Courier". Professional Builder. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "Ford claims class-leading fuel efficiency for new Transit Connect". fleetnews.co.uk. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  7. ↑ Middleton, Natalie. "Ford reveals new Transit Connect with first-ever plug-in hybrid". FleetWorld. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  8. ↑ Roberts, Tom (30 January 2024). "New Ford Transit Connect Small Van Revealed | AutoTrader". www.autotrader.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  9. ↑ Wilkinson, Luke (12 October 2021). "All-new 2022 Ford Tourneo Connect unveiled". Auto Express. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Rees, Sean (14 January 2024). "Ford Tourneo Connect (2022)". thecarexpert.co.uk. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  11. ↑ Charman, Andrew (13 October 2021). "New Ford Tourneo Connect revealed | The Car Expert". www.thecarexpert.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  12. ↑ Roberts, Gareth (12 October 2021). "New Ford Tourneo Connect unveiled with emissions from 127g/km". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  13. ↑ BROGAN, MATT (14 October 2021). "Tourneo Connect is Ford-VW's first joint model". GoAuto. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  14. ↑ Foote, Brett (19 March 2024). "Ford Tourneo Connect PHEV Officially Debuts". Ford Authority. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  15. ↑ Potter, Brian (13 October 2021). "2022 Ford Tourneo Connect debuts in Europe as rebadged VW Caddy". Motor1.com. Retrieved 3 August 2024.

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