2010, 2011, 2012
MSRP:$33,000 – $36,000
Long-wheelbase versions of the Tourneo Connect were designed around a simple idea: make a compact van capable of handling more people and equipment without moving into a much larger commercial vehicle. The 2010–2012 Ford Tourneo Connect 1.8 TDCi LWB 110 carries that philosophy in its stretched body, five-seat cabin, and practical rear volume. Its diesel engine also suits the vehicle’s working character, delivering useful low-speed pulling power rather than chasing outright performance.
The 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 108 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 rpm, giving the Connect the kind of flexible response that matters when carrying passengers or heavier loads. With front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual gearbox, it remains straightforward to operate while its long wheelbase adds useful carrying capacity. Fuel economy is another part of the appeal, with a combined 39.2 mpg on the AutoSpecsHub presentation. Rather than trying to disguise its van-based roots, the LWB Connect makes practicality the central part of its identity.
Medium MPVDiesel2.0 TDI 115
$35,000 – $38,000
113
hp
7
seats
42.8
mpg
Compact MPVDieselHDi 110 FAP
$31,000 – $35,000
108
hp
5
seats
46.1
mpg
Compact MPVDiesel216d Active Tourer
$29,000 – $35,000
114
hp
5
seats
61.9
mpg
Medium MPVDiesel2.0 CRD
$38,000 – $40,000
138
hp
5
seats
36.2
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
Small MPVGasoline1.5 4 Grip 4x4
$16,500 – $19,500
98
hp
5
seats
32.6
mpg