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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
3,517 views, 37 comments

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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
1,780 views, 28 comments

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
4,970 views, 32 comments

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
2,790 views, 18 comments

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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Is The Ford Transit Connect Coming To The Chicago Auto Show?

All of a sudden, the Chicago Auto Show is the happening place to debut the latest rides. The most recent rumor is that Ford will be bringing their european Transit Connect van to the Second City (the Transit XPress is pictured). The gossip is coming from The Car Connection, which reports that the FWD van will come with a four-cylinder engine and five-passenger seating to be marketed against the Dodge Sprinter. More »

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2:45 PM on Wed Jan 23 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,466 views, 36 comments

Latest by vanloader.co.uk: here in the united kingdom we have many sport vans like the ford transit sport,vito sport, vw sportline, all alot 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
2,517 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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God Save the Packages: The Ford Transit SportVan

Ford Europe is going after a yet-untapped market with a new class of vehicle, the sport commercial urban delivery vehicle (SCUD), and it's created a squarish missile to represent. Unfortunately that van's been retired. But no worries, the company's just launched its new Transit SportVan at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. It's just a reliable, old Transit spec'd up with 18" alloy wheels, dual exhaust (pipes), leather seats and an aero kit. It's powered by a TDCi Duratorq engine that gets all of 130 metric horsepower (128 hp). N rburgring frauline Sabine Schmitz reprised her "Top Gear" role of van pilot for the kickoff ceremonies. Ford also showed off a similar, though sportier Transit Connect minivan concept that may get a similar wide release. (Sorry, it's not the Transit with the Focus RS engine.) – Mike Spinelli More »

8:59 AM on Tue Apr 24 2007
By Mike Spinelli
3,446 views, 13 comments

Latest by leighzbohns: @pjsammy: Right now, the Mazda5 just looks like a mini-minivan, which is about as attractive as a bushy moustache on more »

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Two Great Nations Separated By a Common Idiocy

Americans take horribly large trucks (H2s, Excursions, etc) and make 'em bigger, while our British cousins (apparently) do the same thing with Ford Transits. Only instead of being able to transport an entire water polo team plus dates to the junior prom and back, the stretched van only seats seven passengers. Is that luxury, or insanity? And petrol prices being what they are in the land of hope and glory and silent pubs, the builder (FoMoCo themselves) retained the stock 2.2L diesel. Wait.... diesel is not petrol, is it? What's that? Diesel costs more than petrol now? Ha ha — take that you Queen lovers! Naturally, we just got off the phone with Sabine Schmidt and she's saying ten minutes flat, no problem. – Jonny Lieberman More »

2:55 PM on Tue Jan 9 2007
By Jonny Lieberman
986 views, 9 comments

Latest by Drezio: I could be not getting a joke, but where did diesel start costing more than petrol? 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
9,076 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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Bouwvakkerslimousine! Stretch Ford Transit

While the news pertinent to Americans is that Ford is planning to bring the small, Turkish-built Transit Connect van to our shores, we think this thing is like 80 kinds of better. Less lame than a Hummer limo and less likely to get high-centered on Potrero Hill than a Town Car-based model, we think this stretched Transit, much like Baby Bear's porridge, is just right. And yes, you can call us Goldilocks for five bucks. – Davey G. Johnson More »

5:30 PM on Tue Jan 2 2007
By Davey G. Johnson
4,829 views, 6 comments

Latest by MerWiz: I say drop it, slap some dubs on it, 4 or 5 plasma displays, paint it black black and go more »