2014 Ford Transit Connect

2014 Ford Transit Connect As the Transit Connect was first brought stateside in 2010, it may seem a little surprising that Ford's completely overhauling the vanlet so soon. In reality, the current vanlet is nearly 10 years old, and still rides upon the previous-generation Focus' platform. Needless to say, an update is more than welcome -- and what Ford has in store for the Transit Connect is more than a mere update. Officials tell us the new Transit Connect -- along with its passenger-hauling version, known in Europe as the Tourneo Connect -- is an all-new vehicle, and rides on an all-new platform, likely an evolution of the C-segment architecture used to underpin the current global Focus and Escape model ranges. 2014 Ford Transit Connect Rear That C-segment DNA seems to have also influenced the Transit Connect's appearance. The front fascia is handsomely sculpted; apart from a new hexagonal lower grille opening, it bears a striking resemblance to the Escape's front fascia.

2014 Ford Transit Connect

2014 Ford Transit Connect

 2014 Ford Transit Connect

2014 Ford Transit Connect

2014 Ford Transit Connect

Slab sides are no more, as flared fenders and a prominent chiseled beltline help break up sheetmetal surfaces aft of the A-pillars. Tourneo Connect models receive an extra dash of flash, thanks to a chromed grille surround, aluminum wheels, and bright roof rail accents. In North America, Ford limits engine variables to two choices: the 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4, and a 2.5-liter I-4 that will likely serve as a base engine. Assuming the 2.5-liter is similar to that used in the 2013 Fusion, it could offer as much as 170 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque. Likewise, if the 1.6-liter EcoBoost is tuned like that used in the 2013 Escape, it could yield 178 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. Both engines will be paired only with six-speed automatics in our market.