When you're searching for your next commercial vehicle, it's important to consider its engine power, towing capacity, and overall performance. Luckily, we're here to help!
To deliver key information to every business in the Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland communities, our team crafted this in-depth 2021 Ford Transit Connect towing capacity review. Along with learning about its towing capabilities, you'll also learn more about the Transit Connect's engine power.
At Richmond Commercial Truck Center, we strive to match every business with the right model for their daily duties. Read on to determine if the Ford Transit Connect is the best vehicle for your company!
Towing Capacity of the Ford Transit Connect
While the interior of the Ford Transit Connect is spacious enough for passengers and their personal belongings, you may need to tow a trailer to bring along extra equipment. If that's the case, the Transit Connect is up for the task. When equipped with the available Trailer Tow Prep Package, it can tow up to 2,000 pounds!
When you get out on the road, it's helpful to have an extra set of eyes while navigating busy streets and highways. Thankfully, the Ford Transit Connect offers an available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross-Traffic Alert. BLIS® alerts you to vehicles approaching or in your blind spot zone when you're trying to change lanes. As you're reversing, Cross-Traffic Alert warns you of a detected vehicle approaching your Transit Connect.
Ford Transit Connect: Maximum Payload
The 2021 Ford Transit Connect is capable of bringing along an abundance of equipment or inventory using its spacious and configurable cargo bay. Before attaching that trailer, you can rely on the maximum payload capacity of 1,550 pounds when properly configured.
As mentioned, the payload-as well as the towing capacity-differs based on how you configure the Transit Connect. However, even its lowest payload capacity is an impressive figure-a solid 1,420 pounds with the proper configuration, to be exact.
A big reason the payload is so impressive is because of the interior proportions. When you opt for the Transit Connect Cargo Van in long-wheelbase form, the model offers as much as 145.8 cubic feet of interior storage space.
The GVWR further reflects the model's raw strength, too, topping out at 5,420 pounds!
Ford Transit Connect: Engine Specifications
Whether you decide to go with the passenger or cargo van configuration of the Ford Transit Connect, it'll be equipped with an engine as strong as it is efficient.
The 2.0L 4-cylinder engine produces 162 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped, you can make deliveries without having to worry about filling up every few miles. The EPA-estimated fuel economy measures at 24 city/29 highway MPG.
The alternative engine is slightly larger, registering 2.5L and making 169 horsepower, 171 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy is still strong for this larger motor, with an EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG.
Test Out the Capability of the 2021 Ford Transit Connect in Richmond VA
The best way to ensure a model is a right fit for your company is to take it for a test drive around the streets of Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland.
Stop by or reach out to Richmond Commercial Truck Center at your earliest convenience! We'll gladly introduce you to the Ford Transit Connect and let you get behind the wheel of it.