Ford Transit Connect

The 2011 Ford Transit Connect offers business owners an attractive alternative to larger, thirstier and more expensive cargo vans. Find the new Ford Transit Connect at our Buffalo area Ford dealer, West Herr Ford.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2011 Ford Transit Connect is a compact work van available in XL Van, XLT Van, XLT Wagon and XLT Premium Wagon trim levels. The main difference between Van and Wagon models is the presence of a second-row seat. All versions come with dual sliding side doors, but these can be deleted, as can the rear glass on the Van.

Options on all trims include an in-dash computer (featuring a touchscreen display, a Microsoft operating system, a wireless mouse and keyboard, a Garmin navigation system and Internet access) and the Crew Chief vehicle tracking system. The Van trims can also be equipped with the Tool Link by DeWalt tool tracking and inventory system. Options available on the XLT trims include rear parking sensors, rear doors that open to 255 degrees, Bluetooth and remote ignition. Dealer-installed bulkheads, rear shelving units and other customization options are also available.

Powertrains and Performance

Every 2011 Ford Transit Connect, available at West Herr Ford, features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 138 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined.

Ford Models in NY

2012 Ford Focus Price: $20,155	2012 Ford Edge Price: $35,800	2012 Ford Explorer Price: $29,675	2012 Ford F-150 Price: $38,400
2012 Ford Fusion Price: $29,150	2012 Ford Focus Price: $23,755	2012 Ford Edge Price: $34,625	2012 Ford Focus Price: $22,245
2012 Ford Focus Price: $20,980	2012 Ford Expedition Price: $47,235	2012 Ford F-150 Price: $44,555	2012 Ford Edge Price: $35,515

Safety

Standard safety equipment includes four-wheel antilock brakes (disc front, drum rear) and front side airbags. Stability control is standard on Wagon models and available as an option on Van body styles. In NHTSA frontal crash tests, the Transit Connect earned a top five-star frontal crash rating for the driver and a four-star rating for the front seat passenger, as well as five stars for both front and rear passengers in side-impact tests.

Interior Design and Special Features

When it comes to cargo capacity, the Transit Connect Van offers a healthy 135 cubic feet. That space is made more usable by the 6-by-4-foot flat load floor and a ceiling height of just under 5 feet. Maximum payload is a modest 1,600 pounds.

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