Out of the 400 plus transit variations in the UK, the Connect fits everywhere with its Duratorq and EcoBoost transit engines

Ford is one of the oldest automakers and pioneer of the mass production and time management techniques in the industry. There are hundreds of records made by the automaker and it has hundreds of successful models as well. The transit light commercial van is one of those successful legends. Since its launch in the early 60s, Ford transit Connect remains the market leader. In the UK, it has seen a time when every light commercial van was called as transit, no matter what brand it is and where it was produced.

What is it?

The transit has become the icon for the light commercial vans across the globe. Ford has introduced more than 400 trims of the transit in the UK only. It means there is a van for everyone. One of the top light commercial vans in the UK, the transit has different body type from commercial vans, to school buses, passenger luxury vans, tippers, ambulances, police vans and prison vans. Apart from the general public, a majority of government institutes also use the transit vans. Recently Ford has moved its production facility to Turkey. Previously, 100 per cent production was done in the UK. Although there are 400 trims, the model in focus is Transit Connect. It has won the award for being the best quality van in the UK.

It was the smallest van in the transit line up. In 2014 Ford has introduced an even smaller version of the Transit, under the nameplate of transit Courier. The Connect has a great array for Ford diesel engines and petrol engines to opt for. On the diesel engines, world-class Duratorq technology has been offered for elevated torque. It increased practicality and performance. However, petrol engines are using the best in class Ford EcoBoost engines, a masterpiece of performance and economy at the same time.

On the transmissions side, there are both options available, an automatic and a manual transmission. Where a manual transmission is available in 5 and 6-speed variation.

Ford transit connect engines

Apart from all other engine options, recently, Ford has introduced the best in class ECOnetic engine technology to attain the lowest running costs and the best fuel economy with ultra-low carbon emissions.

For the diesel lovers, Ford has offered Duratorq TDCi Ford Transit connect 1.6-litre diesel engines in the UK. There are three power levels available from 94bhp to 113bhp. These engines are the top sellers in the Transit engine lineup. They have a fuel economy of 57 miles per gallon to 70.9 miles per gallon based on the version selected. Similarly, carbon emissions also record 105g/km to 128g/km based on the models.

For petrol lovers, Ford has introduced its highly reconditioned Ford transit connect engine in the UK, it is none other than the Eco Boost 1.0 litre engine, delivers excellent performance and fuel economy at the same time. At 99bhp, it returns a good fuel economy of 55 miles per gallon. There are many buyers who prefer the Eco Boost engine for the city cruising. A tiny swift petrol engine can make a difference. The transit has a huge aftersales market in the UK. This is the main reason why mechanics and small business buyers prefer transit vans. There are many awards won by the transit vans. The connect has won the safest van of the year award in 2014.