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    Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Ford Transit Connect Variants Take Bow

    We saw the first two versions of the 2009 Ford Transit Connect a little earlier, but now we've seen 'em up close and personal. Four differently outfitted models of the light duty van were shown off in an effort to showcase the vans versatility. The first two we saw were dressed up for a wine delivery company and a traveling jazz band; the other two examples are done up for a connectivity company and a catering service. While not options offered from Ford, these Transit Connects offer different looks at the flexible ways the little vans can be equipped. And we did see a feature we've been pining for.

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    3:51 PM on Wed Feb 6 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
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    Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Ford Transit Connect Early Peek

    Those darn kids are always leaving stuff laying around - like 2009 Ford Transit Connects that aren't supposed to be free to see for another couple hours. We've heard they are bringing four different varieties of customized to show off here in Chicago and it looks like we're seeing two of them here. One appears to be some sort of wine and or food based delivery truck. The other is a decidedly more hip and musically focused custom. It looks decidedly jazzy and thankfully un-hip-hop related. Definitely dressed up compared to the bland whiteness of the press shots of the Transit Connect from last night. Guess we'll get the full story in a bit.

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    11:40 AM on Wed Feb 6 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
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    Latest by zaddikim: @LittlepixelTM: Actually, that's pretty slick. I'll take one in Charcoal Metallic, with parts shelving and a power inverter for my computer. more »

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    Ford Transit Connect Official For US Market

    Even though we got a sneak peak at it during the Showlopnik coverage, Ford has officially dropped the pics for it's Transit Connect on us. Now, it doesn't look a heck of a lot different then the Euro model, but there are some differences. True, it will be built in the same plant and Turkey, and it will still be based on a front wheel drive four cylinder platform, there will not be a diesel version available - yet. Indeed, Ford will be bringing only a four pot gasser to the US market and mating it to a four speed auto. Though at a press event, they didn't deny there was a possibility of an oil burner if the market demands it.

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    12:01 AM on Wed Feb 6 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
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    Latest by ShantJ: @glasseye46: Oh, how nice that would be... Alas, most Americans seemingly don't have left legs, do they? Regardless, I wouldn't buy one more »

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    Ford Transit Connect Gets Early Partial Reveal From Chicago Auto Show Blog?

    We had the pleasure of meeting a few of the ladies (and occasional gent) from the Chicago Auto Show Intern Blog Showlopnik, which lovingly parodies the name of our site. While talking to them they were busily prepping their stories and had mentioned they'd walked the floor to take pictures. We were hopping they'd possibly discover something we hadn't seen before and, lo and behold, there's a picture of what we think is the as-of-yet unreleased Ford Transit Connect. So there's your confirmation. Thanks for the picture Showlopnik and thanks for taking our advice about blogging, it's paid off.


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    10:45 PM on Mon Feb 4 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
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    Latest by Euromobile: @rubirosa007: If you look at the above photograph again, you'll see that it's a small van under that cover (you more »

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    Spy Photos: Manufacturer-Plated Transit Connect Spotted In SoCal

    We knew FoMoCo might be interested in bringing the Transit Connect van stateside, it looks like eagle-eyed tipster Sean spotted this Transit Connect with Michigan manny plates taking a stroll down the street in sunny SoCal. Although the Transit's a great idea for any mid-size business interested in moving goods from one place to another, but not yet ready to move up in the world to the Dodge Sprinter size delivery vehicle, we won't sleep until we're behind the wheel of the SportVan here in the US (pictured below). Bonus points to FoMoCo if they're able to also provide us with Sabine Schmitz behind the wheel. – Ray Wert More »
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    8:33 AM on Fri Jun 1 2007
    By Ray Wert
    2,550 views, 20 comments

    Latest by EuropaBambaataa: @CellMan: It's not a version of the Fiesta. It just looks like one in the front. @Nightwing: Sliding. European LCVs have more »

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    Speedy Delivery: The Ford Transit Connect X-Press

    When it absolutely, positively has to get from zero to 60 in under 7 seconds, think Ford Connect X-Press. And speaking of Europe-only vehicles we're coveting, Ford just revealed that very van. The X-Press incorporates the running gear of the Ford Focus RS WRC (yes, among the hottest of hatches) to make it possibly the fastest stock minivan in Blighty. Lowered by 70 mm and fitted with 18" OZ alloys and brembo four-pots, the X-Press, according to press quotage, "handles, steers and stops like a sports car." Its antecedents are the Cosworth-powered Supervan models 2 and 3, which begs the question, How long until someone sends one of these over to the Coz for some serious tweaking? Yes mum, I would like to borrow the minivan, thanks ever so much for asking. – Mike Spinelli More »

    9:41 AM on Wed Jan 3 2007
    By Mike Spinelli
    9,439 views, 4 comments

    Latest by Kuang: At one point the police estimated that this van's bigger brother, the Transit, was used in around 80% of robberies. more »

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