Review of 2010 Ford Transit Connect - the Utilitarian Van

The ford Transit Connect can rightly be called as the utilitarian van because it serves the small business owners in need of comfortable transport van very well. The vehicle called as leisure activity vehicle by Ford earned a quick success in the world market and was then introduced in the North American market in mid-2009. Awarded the title of "North American Truck of the Year 2010" at NAIAS (North American International Auto Show), this vehicle has a couple of rear "barn doors" and rear-side doors which are sliding like a minivan.

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect has the capability of sitting up to five people but can easily be configured for seating two people. The vehicle is typically a front-wheel drive (as against the other vans which have a rear-wheel drive) and the trim levels available are XL and XLT. The powertrain of the vehicle is teamed with 136-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine having a 4-speed automatic transmission.

With unmatched customization (displayed on Ford's official website), the vehicle made an staggering sale of 60,000 in 58 countries of four continents after its debut in 2003.

The Weekly Driver's Test review of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect makes it a must have for the small business owners.

Within minutes of driving, one of my relatives and one friend of mine (who accompanied me on the test drive) commented and suggested me to open an airport van service in order to compete with the Super Shuttle! No doubt the 2010 Ford Transit Connect with sliding rear doors and double rear barn doors make sense for various small businesses.

Interiors of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect make real sense when it claims to be a utilitarian business van! The tie-down hooks, the side panels and the wide open space is what required for carrying the tools and supplies of small business. The biggest advantage of the vehicle is that the load floor is quite low (below the knees of an average person) which makes cleaning and taking out things quite easy! The headlights of the Transit have a vertical design.

The back seats and the cloth front are really spacious and comfortable for the passengers! The controls are really simple. The computer system is however an exception. This computer system is the most unique feature of the 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford calls it as "workplace solution" systems incorporated in a navigation system!

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