2018 Ford Transit Connect Cape May NJ

What kind of powertrain will I find underneath the hood?

There is one powertrain option for the 2018 Ford Transit Connect minivan. Each model is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 169 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. Ford connects this engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and front wheel drive. When it comes to fuel economy, this engine is estimated to achieve 27 mpg on the highway in both the cargo van and passenger wagon body styles. The Transit Connect minivan maxes out at 2,000 pounds when towing and 1,620 payload.

What are some of the features for the 2018 Transit Connect models?

The Ford Transit Connect falls into the compact minivan class and is available in Cargo Van and Wagon body styles each offering two wheelbase options. There are three trim levels to choose from XL, XLT, and the wagon-only Titanium. Depending on the wheelbase and model that you choose, you can seat five or seven passengers. All three models come with dual sliding rear doors and the options of an overhead liftgate or swing-out back cargo doors. Standard features for the entry-level XL Cargo Van include an auxiliary audio jack, two-speaker sound system, power door locks and front windows, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and a fold-flat front passenger seat. As well as an overhead storage shelf, built-in cargo tie-down hooks, vinyl upholstery and floor coverings, air conditioning, keyless entry, gray side moldings/bumpers/grille, and 16-inch steel wheels. The XL Wagon comes equipped with all those features and more! Like power second-row windows, rear climate controls, two rear speakers for the stereo, second- and third-row seats, driver lumbar adjustment, and rear parking sensors. The top of the line Titanium gains Sync 3 infotainment interface, navigation, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, chrome exterior trim, power-folding mirrors, adaptive cornering fog lights, and 16-inch alloy wheels.

What kind of safety and secuirty can a Ford Transit Connect offer?

The 2018 Ford Transit Connect takes the safety and security of the passengers and cargo inside very seriously and that is why each model is incredibly well equipped with sophisticated equipment. Standard features include the SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System, perimeter anti-theft alarm system, trailer sway control, torque vectoring control, and curve control. As well as a tire pressure monitoring system, front seat side airbags for the driver and front passenger, frontal airbags for the driver and front passenger, and side curtain airbags that cover all rows.

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