2010, 2011, 2012
MSRP:$36,000 – $39,000
Practicality is the defining theme of the Tourneo Connect, and the 2010–2012 Ford Tourneo Connect 1.8 TDCi 90 keeps that mission deliberately straightforward. Its compact footprint, five-seat cabin, and tall body make it useful for drivers who need space for people and equipment without stepping up to a larger van. The upright proportions also give the vehicle a functional character, with its design shaped more by everyday usability than by visual flair.
The 1.8-liter turbocharged diesel delivers 89 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque at 1,750 rpm, while a five-speed manual gearbox sends the output to the front wheels. Acceleration is modest, with 0–60 mph taking 14.7 seconds, but that is hardly the central concern for this type of vehicle. A claimed 36.7 mpg combined economy and 1,940-pound towing capacity add to its everyday usefulness. It is the sort of Ford that makes sense through flexibility: easy to understand, economical to run, and ready for work when needed.
Medium MPVDiesel2.0 TDI 115
$35,000 – $38,000
113
hp
7
seats
42.8
mpg
Compact MPVDieselHDi 90
$28,000 – $32,000
89
hp
5
seats
46.1
mpg
Medium MPVDiesel2.0 CRD
$38,000 – $40,000
138
hp
5
seats
36.2
mpg
Compact MPVDiesel214d Gran Tourer
$29,000 – $35,000
94
hp
5
seats
60.3
mpg
Small MPVGasoline1.5 2WD
$21,000 – $23,000
104
hp
5
seats
29.1
mpg
Minivan MPVDieselGrand Voyager 2.8 CRD
$48,000 – $55,000
161
hp
7
seats
25.3
mpg
Compact MPVGasoline1.6
$18,500 – $20,000
106
hp
5
seats
29.4
mpg
Leisure Acitivity MPVDieseldCi 75
$12,500 – $13,500
74
hp
5
seats
52.3
mpg
