| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Production | 2002–present |
| Assembly | Kocaeli, Turkey |
| Class | Compact MPV/Leisure activity vehicle |
| Body style | 4-door minivan 5-door minivan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Ford C170 platform |
| Engine | 1.8L Duratorq TDCi Diesel I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 2,665 mm (104.9 in) LWB: 2,912 mm (114.6 in) |
| Length | SWB: 4,308 mm (169.6 in) LWB: 4,555 mm (179.3 in) |
| Width | 1,795 mm (70.7 in) |
| Height | SWB: 1,814 mm (71.4 in) LWB: 1,981 mm (78.0 in) |
| Related | Ford Focus Ford Transit Connect |
The Ford Tourneo Connect is a leisure activity vehicle produced by Ford, which was first put into production in 2002 to the British market. The Transit Connect is a panel van version of the Tourneo Connect. Principally termed a commercial vehicle, Ford predicted relatively low sales of between 800-1000 mainly to taxi operators, due to its given status as a commercial vehicle. However, Ford describe the Connect as a 'dual use' vehicle, equally able to meet business and leisure needs. It was put into production to rival the similar models of the Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Volkswagen Touran, Fiat Doblò and the Opel/Vauxhall Combo Tour
The Connect, when first sold, was the only vehicle of its kind to offer folding and separately removable 60/40 split rear seats that allowed multiple seating formations and increased load capacity. It also boasted the option of twin sliding side load doors as well as rear doors or a tailgate, whereas neither of its main competitors have this option. The Connect's design emphasizes Ford's ideal that the vehicle be multipurpose.
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