2008–2012 Ford Tourneo Connect 1.8 TDCi LWB 110 Specs & Performance

Some vehicles are defined by speed or styling; the 2008–2012 Ford Tourneo Connect 1.8 TDCi LWB 110 is defined by how much useful work it can handle. The long-wheelbase body stretches the compact van concept into a more accommodating package, giving families, tradespeople, and small businesses extra room without the footprint of a much larger commercial vehicle. Its five-seat layout keeps the cabin versatile, while the upright shape makes the Connect naturally suited to carrying people and equipment.

The 1.8-liter TDCi diesel is tuned for practical everyday driving, producing 108 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque from just 1,500 rpm. That low-revving torque suits a vehicle likely to spend much of its life loaded, climbing gradients, or making frequent urban stops. A five-speed manual sends power to the front wheels, and the claimed 39.2 mpg combined economy keeps running costs relatively sensible for a van-derived vehicle. The result is an unpretentious workhorse whose value lies in flexibility rather than excitement.