Here, resting quietly on our lot, we find a magnificent specimen of the working van world: a 2020 Ford Transit Connect XL in deep, purposeful Dark Blue, priced at $18,190 with 137,816 miles of lived experience behind it. This particular creature has clearly covered ground. Lots of it. And yet it carries itself with the calm dignity of a van that knows exactly what it is and what it is for.
The Transit Connect has adapted beautifully to the demands of its environment. Its 8-speed automatic transmission pairs with a fuel-sipping inline-4 engine to return 24 city and 27 highway MPG, which is a genuinely impressive figure for a vehicle of this size and utility. The front-wheel drive setup keeps things simple and predictable. Rain-sensing wipers read the sky and respond before the driver has to think about it. Fully automatic headlights do the same at dusk. The Ebony vinyl interior wipes clean with the ease of an animal that has shed its coat, and the front bucket seats with a center armrest give the driver a place to settle in for long hauls without complaint.
Its natural companion is someone with things to carry and places to be. A contractor, a caterer, a mobile groomer, a small business owner who needs cargo space but also needs to find parking on a city street. The Bluetooth-equipped AM/FM radio, steering wheel audio controls, remote keyless entry, and air conditioning make the daily routine genuinely comfortable rather than merely survivable. Electronic stability control, ABS brakes, brake assist, and a full suite of airbags keep this specimen protected when the road gets unpredictable. The 16-inch steel wheels, painted in Sparkle Silver, suggest a van that has no interest in showing off and every interest in getting the job done.
We would love to tell you more about this Transit Connect in person. Give us a call at 978-228-5021 to ask questions or set up a test drive with our team at AutoFair Ford of Haverhill. A van this practical, at this price, tends not to wait around for long.
