Need tons of cargo room sans human passenger in a vehicle that’s easier to maneuver in traffic and on those narrow roads on the way to some obscure trial site? The Transit Connect might be for you!
The Transit Connect is a workhorse! It’s primarily marketed as a business vehicle and the interior and features certainly reflect that!
Width between wheel wells (narrowest part of the vehicle): 47.5″
Cargo depth with all rows up: NA – no passenger seating behind the driver and front passenger seats
Cargo depth: 71″
Interior height (min): 52″
Interior height (max): 54.5″
Hatch dimensions: 51″ tall, 50.5″ wide
MPG city: 21 mpg
MPG highway: 27 mpg
True to its service vehicle marketing, the Connect doesn’t come with a ton of additional bells and whistles. There are a few though: multiple lights throughout, including in the rear and in the middle of the cargo area ceiling, 12V outlet in the rear, multiple cargo tie down points, and optional second row seating or shelving is available.
Additional vents are added with second row seating, but the salesman was unable to tell me if those seats were at all easy to remove if needed.
The Connect does NOT have 4WD as an option, so it’s not suited for off roading, but otherwise it seems to be a very flexible option for those with multiple large dogs!
Four Paw Drive 