Ford took its time in introducing its version of the third generation Volkswagen Caddy - this MK3 Transit Connect. But operators may well feel that the finished product was worth the wait. Some companies will be disappointed that the Caddy underpinnings have prevented Ford from equipping this van with the full-EV drivetrain most of its competitors offer. But the truth is that the PHEV package that's now optionally available instead for this model line might at present be a better fit for many UK businesses.
Electrification of any kind though, is getting a slow take-up in the van segment and the diesel versions of this Connect that most companies will choose tick all the necessary boxes: and will store plenty of those boxes thanks to the larger cargo bay. Which means that this Connect will continue to be strong seller. When the original version of this Transit Connect was first launched just after the turn of the century, we could never have imagined that one day, a light LCV would be as capable as this. Still an odd job van perhaps, but these days, a very clever one indeed.

DAB radio bluetooth, voice control and navigation

17" silver alloy wheels with blue centre caps

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Transit Connect 230 L2

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