The Chicken Tax Van | 2020 Ford Transit Connect Titanium Wagon Full Tour & Review
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- čas přidán 26. 01. 2020
- It's time for some commercial vehicles here on TestDrive. We're looking at the 2020 Ford Transit Connect Titanium Wagon configured as a passenger van.
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Vans are an important vehicle in the Canadian marketplace. We've started to see a resurgence of interest in minivans for consumer use, but what about the commercial vehicles like the Ford Transit Connect? Our Spotlight goes over what you need to know if you're in the market for this $43,000.00 CAD 6-passenger van including what features and options are available on the Titanium trim, what sort of engine and power you get out of it, and why you might choose this over a traditional minivan.
Our full tour and review of the 2020 Ford Transit Connect Titanium also goes over the interior configurations available on this vehicle, and the kit you get for this price. We take the Transit Connect on a winter road test to talk about how the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 tires work with a FWD van in Québec and what sort of fuel economy we did in our real-world testing. We investigate the interior noise level on this vehicle, as well as how functional all 6 seats are for adults.
We wrap up our episode of TestDrive Spotlight on the 2020 Ford Transit Connect Wagon with our final thoughts, some of the competition in this segment, and the bottom line when it comes to this van.
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"Make sure your package is in good hands"... That's what she said. 😂
Always gotta handle packages properly 😂
Fit, form and function. I own the 2019. My peeps were a little concerned at first, but now they love it as much as I do. It converts to a cargo van in minutes but we use it as a daily driver affordable passenger van. Paid $19k USD with 32k miles on it from CarMax.
Glad to hear it, enjoy!
*LOVED the "drop kick" package delivery..!!!* 😂😂😂
It’s the most efficient delivery method 😂😂
Pet Detective. - Jim Carey
I want one so I can transport family sometimes and fold down the seats to go car camping.
It's certainly got some flexibility!
I have the 2019 as my daily driver. I love it!
Wow... I put in a order for the 2022, and I live in south Florida... seems like a good purchase and thank you for taking the time to make this review. 👌
Hope it works out for you! I’m glad I had a chance to drive this one.
I own a 2016 short wheel base liftgate version, equipped with the 1.6l turbo charged engine. Once you can go past the "toaster" look, which is actually the nickname of the car, this has been one of the most versatile car I ever owned.
I specifically wanted a sliding doors rear, mechanical for safety and reliability.
Carrying luggage or unusual items is a walk in the park, given the head room in the back, unlike the other vehicles. We can put my spouse's and son's bicycle by folding half, and we can go to the trail. I skate...
The 1.6l is powerful enough to do everything, including long distance travel. And you never run out of space.
As I looked specifically for the turbo charged engine, I had to settle for what I could find. In Texas, only the 2l atmospheric engine was available, and LWB. So I had to go to Louisiana to get the one I own today.
I definitely see the toaster, glad to hear you’re enjoying yours!
I always liked the Transit Connect more than the Ford Flex.
Great review! Use a 17 wagon for my job and it's got the backseats removed. As far as the engine goes I've stuffed a barrel of laquor thinner that weighs about 1200-1500 pounds and this engine didnt feel sluggish by any means. I mean it felt slower, but it wasnt a problem merging or passing on the high way. This a great little van and my work convinced me to buy one after I pay off my mustang.
Glad to hear it, thanks for sharing! Ford recently announced an all-electric version of the Transit Connect, I'm very curious to try it out.
The TC isn't perfect by any means but it's vastly superior to the offerings from RAM and Nissan, both of which have awful transmissions. I have to admit that I'm worried about this new 8-speed transmission in the TC. Hope it isn't a turd.
I am an avid cyclist, in fact that’s why I bought a CUV easy to put a bike in for driving to rides multiple states away from home. I know a few couples that have Transits. They can fit 2 or maybe more bikes and enough stuff for a week or 2 away. Still I think the Chrysler Grand Caravan is the most popular it’s bigger more power and those stow and go seats! I’ve thought about one but as an only vehicle it’s a box on wheels and suffers in mileage.
The storage capacity on this was great, one thing we didn't show was the ability to remove the seats which would add even more space if you needed it. I can see this being ideal for gear & at least two full bicycles.
Christine Roy we have a caravan and ride too looking to trade up to a transit, not a fan of our caravan. Poor gas and interior space.
Here in the US the wagon version isn't commercial only the van version is so we bought it for road trips and its very budget friendly!
Good to know!
That van is awesome!
I'm glad you think so!
This would be a great vehicle for touring North America. They should offer some sort of camper conversion.
I’m surprised Ford doesn’t at least offer some sort of camper prep kit like they offer for other prep kits on the larger Transit or F-Series trucks.
That package kick just got you a new sub 😂😂😂😂😂 ♥️♥️♥️
Welcome!!
Tytyty
Whats the max height of Van? I plan to use for work/personal. Some of my customers are downtown and have underground parking lots, max clearance 6 foot 2 inches?
Looks like the height is 72" or 6 feet according to Ford's website.
it's a bit pricy .. that intro though lol nice review mate ... I agree with you it needs more power
Thanks! The RAM was quite a bit less and offered more power, but you lose out on the extra seats and some goodies. At least the option for a better engine would be good.
You know what would be a useful test video? Demonstrate strapping a kid into a third row booster seat with two carseats in the second row. I'm not kidding. I can google specs and prices all day, but I can't ever find a video that demonstrates how a van handles real world situations.
We did a bit of this when we first started doing new car reviews over 2 years ago, but my daughter has outgrown even her booster seat now. It's certainly a market out there for videos that can be filled!
Or perhaps put a sheet of plywood in the back, or a 6 foot ladder, etc....
I have severe tailbone. How deep is the drive cushion? If 0 is cheap microbudget car seat and 10 is plush minivan driver seat, what would you say?
Don't get this if you're looking for a plush soft mini van seat it doesn't have it
Thanks great video good information, I’ll be looking at one here in Texas next week! 🤠
Ford or the aftermarket should make a camper package like the VW bus had. This would have more needed space like the VW's had!
Make it so, Ford!
Thank you for your video!
I'm from Québec too🙂
I'm still waiting for my connect xtr(early 2023)
Do you still like it?
Do you find that the defrost windshield is worth?
Hey there, unfortunately we only have these vehicles for a week at a time but it seemed to handle the cold weather pretty well during the time I had it!
What is the maximum ground clearance on this van? I'm asking bc I want to know if I could put a hitch on it. It doesn't seem to curve up in the back like some other minivans to allow for more space. Do you think a hitch could be out or would it sit too low?
Personally I feel it would be too low, but a great way to confirm would be to speak with someone in the parts department at your local Ford dealership, as they'd know if it's possible or not.
This is a good choice if you don’t need the full-size “minivan” and only occasionally carry no more than four or five people and you don’t want an suv or you already have one.
Agreed. It worked out well for the week I had this, always nice to have some options.
Well . To be honest . I know 3 people . They had the flex beforehand. The love the flex but hated the price tag . While this isn't cheap but cheaper then the flex . They enjoy them . More sp on the long travel trips out of town .
One of my buddies has to kids and his parents. For his use this minivan if perfect.
That's what surprised me the most about my time with this, is how many people buy these as minivans and love the hell out of them.
Why Ford gives up the 2.0 TGDi EcoBoost engine on this vehicle? The 2.0 GDI is pretty weak for such a heavy vehicle.
I’m wondering if it was just a stopgap measure until they ramp up production on the electric version of this.
Can the rear seats be removed in less than, say, 5 minutes?
I'm sure with practice it's possible.
is it full time AWD?
The Transit Connect is sold only as a FWD vehicle, no AWD at this time.
I saw your post on reddit dude, proud of you getting a Apple Watch!
I appreciate that, thank you! Loving it so far, big step up from the Series 0 I had years ago.
Thanks Nile
As soon as the box was kicked I liked lol.
Can those 2nd row seats come out? I wouldn't mind using this for camping and road trips with my dog.
Glad you liked that intro! As far as I know the second row seats don't come out, they just fold flat.
@@PRNTestDrive If they are taking the seats out to make it into a cargo van, then how come you say the second row seats don't come out?
Like for the kick lmao thanks for the laugh
Best way to deliver parcels!
Liked and subscribed!
Glad to have you on board, thanks!
The intro was awesome, Nile! Haha.
Glad you liked it, I wanted to do something fun with this since it's an obscure vehicle to review on CZcams.
Awesome video thank you
Glad you think so, thanks!
For anyone wondering, I can fit 270 pineapples in the back of this thing (passenger version) with seats down
I'm kinda curious to know how you know 😂
PRN_TestDrive I work at a pineapple slushie place and we buy a crap ton of pineapples each day
PRN_TestDrive waiting for my new transit to come in though because my other one was totaled in an accident.
I need to fit 271 though.
Awesome review. Wondering if Ford will add an ecoboost option or V6 in the near future?
I think Ford is looking towards electrification, I received a press release from them a few weeks ago saying they've got an electric Transit Connect coming, I think they'll offer a hybrid as well to help with efficiency and torque without going up to a larger engine.
@@PRNTestDrive thanks for the response. Have an awesome week coming up!
The one I own is Ecoboost, whatever that means... it is the 1.6 liter engine, turbo charged. They have replaced it with a 2.0 liter turbo charged today, still Ecoboost.
Honestly, you get the same torque and power with a turbo charged engine, than an archaic V6 atmospheric.
I don't think they would have room to put a V6 anyway.
This is a utilitarian vehicle. It is incredibly good at what it has been conceived for. Obviously, not much of a looker, so your social agenda may suffer from it.
But if you are into Uber, Door Dash, or whatever else transport, this is your car!!!
@@p6x2 thanks for the education it all makes sense! Hot car!
@@rodrickw7015 And these sliding back doors, smoking! no need to worry about dinging when opening in a tight garage.
I would go for the short wheel base. Unless you have a larger family.
The liftgate is like an awning, or porch roof. You seat in the back waiting for the rain so subside.
You can organize the back with some specific storage accessories, and make it fit your purpose.
I like the looks of it.
It's a big improvement over the first ones we got in North America.
Interested
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Nice.
You get a thumb, just for the drop kick...even though that's as far as I got.
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just bought the same van like the roof
Hope you're enjoying it so far!
Mykindofvan!
Glad to hear it!
0:39 Yea...maybe stick with reviewing cars instead of delivering packages
ok, so would you say I shouldn't shake the packages prior to delivery? Maybe it's too much of a privacy invasion thing. I think everything else was by the book though!
@@PRNTestDrive you had the package sitting on a rear seat which is a big NO. Everything else you did right by the book
😂😂
Soviet delivery man Lol
Had the right paint colour for it, so I ran with it!
The Transit Connect with a diesel engine with only a 5 speed manual gearbox is kind'a thirsty.
okay, so I've watched 11 review videos, and from what I seen at 0:45, these dont have auto/power sliding doors???? 😢
I opened that by hand, you can see my arm come back as the door is opening.
So that’s a no? Only manual open doors and rear hatch?
@Perpetualradio alright and yes I see now, thanks much.
@brittneyrobie3893 appreciate it, still a good van to have, and manual doors = less things to go array.
Nice review, It would be a great EV
Ford should definitely consider this, as an in-city transportation vehicle a BEV would be great.
Wonder how it handles Rusting, as being from Spain? Hope Ford Rust proofs the crap out of them. Example Mercedes Sprinters, all rust buckets.
Those earlier Sprinters were terrible, even some of the newer ones. I don't see many of these on the road but none seem to be prematurely rusting from what I've gathered.
Hahaha ! Love the opening of your video
Glad you liked it! I think I'd make an excellent Algonquin delivery person.
can you do a drag race Camry xse v6 vs g37
If we found the cars, we might be able to make something happen.
Kicking a package? You must be an American in disguise
😂
Not sure where you're getting the delivery driver stereotype from. Maybe it's a Canadian thing. Here in New England I've never seen a parcel delivery service of any kind use vans this small, they just can't carry enough. The only exception is the USPS but they have their own weird vans they use. I've only seen the TC used for specialty deliveries like flowers for example. Most of them are used by tradesman to carry their tools.
Amazon Prime uses them here in our area, along with Canada Post, though they use the short wheelbase vans.
You’re not delivering my packages because if it’s broken you’re dead men
At least I'm honest about breaking my deliveries 😂
32K is not expensive..... LOL.
Nowadays it seems super cheap
Get a Toyota Sienna for the same money. More horsepower, more comfort, better gas mileage, 8 passenger, tv entertainment, way better resale value.
It's been a few years since I drove a Sienna but I definitely liked it. Felt nicer on the inside, better materials.
Toyota van is out!
Lots of activity in the minivan segment right now, very interested to see how the market reacts!