Introducing the all-new 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon


It's almost a decade ago now that Ford first introduced the
European-derived Transit Connect and Connect Wagon to these shores, and now
this increasingly popular model is getting a series of updates for the 2019
model year.
What is the Transit
Connect Wagon?
It would be easy to just dismiss the Ford Transit Connect Wagon as a minivan, but that's not entirely
fair as even a cursory glance at the new 2019 model quickly tell you. There's
no doubt about the practicality of this Ford for carrying a good number of
people and their associated cargo, but it does so much more in a stylish and
desirable way than any minivan you've ever seen. And in the same way crossovers
are so popular because they drive more like a car than a traditional SUV, the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon is more
carlike to drive than any minivan you've ever come across. Ok, it doesn’t have
the huge sliding side doors, but most prospective buyers will surely forgo that
for a vehicle that's much better to drive and is much easier to love than a
minivan.
What's new?
The most obvious change to the vehicle for this
new-generation is the front fascia with its redesigned headlights and LED
running lights, as well as the optional LED fog lights. The interior has also
been nicely redesigned, and the optional 6.5-inch Sync 3 touchscreen now sits
on top of the dashboard looking like a high-end tablet. As you’d expect, there
are lots of handy and clever storage spaces throughout the practical cabin, and
the rear rows of seats fold completely flat into the floor when additional
storage is required.
Under the hood you'll now find a new 2.0-liter
direct-injection four-cylinder engine as the Transit Connect Wagon's standard
powerplant, which completely replaces the 2.5-liter engine of the outgoing
model. New for the Transit Connect Wagon this time around, and a
class-exclusive for the American market at the moment, is a very welcome diesel
engine option. This 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four comes badged as
"EcoBlue" and is said to be good for more 30 miles per gallon on the
highway*.
Just like any of the best new vehicles these days, the 2019
Transit Connect Wagon comes packed with some of the most up-to-date technology
and features. New driver-assist features that are available include: Automatic
Emergency Braking with segment-exclusive Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian
Detection, adaptive cruise control, a Blind Spot Information System with
Cross-Traffic Alert, and a lane-keeping assist system.
Versatile, flexible
and capable
The Transit Connect Wagon will be among the most affordable
seven-passenger vehicles available to buyers here in the United States when it
goes on sale in the fall. The long-wheelbase model can actually claim to offer more
interior cargo volume behind the first row seats than the current Tahoe, and
that means getting oversized items home in the Transit will be a breeze.
If anyone also wants to tow a trailer with the 2019 Transit
Connect Wagon, the Ford is set to offer an unsurpassed towing capability for a
vehicle in its class of of 2,000 pounds when equipped with the available
trailer tow package.
For more information on pricing and availability and to be
at the front of the line for a test drive in the all-new 2019 Ford Transit
Connect Wagon, or just to find a Ford
dealer in general, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us right away here
at Southern California Ford Dealers.
*All vehicle mileage based on 2017 EPA mileage estimates.
Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your
actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.