2020 Ford Transit Connect Somerville NJ

What does the Transit Connect have for features?

The Transit Connect is available as both a two-seater cargo van and a passenger van so it can best suit your business needs. The cargo van is available in two trim levels the XL and XLT while the passenger van tacks on an additional trim known as the Titanium. The base model XL comes with automatic rain-sensing wipers, power front windows, vinyl upholstery, Bluetooth, and vinyl floor covering. If you choose to go with the cargo van you will also get rear parking sensors, six cupholders, second-row windows, and second- and third-row fold-flat seats. The XLT upgrades to cloth upholstery and adds luxury features like wireless smartphone charging, heated power mirrors, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen. The passenger version of the XLT model adds a nine-speaker sound system, and dual-zone climate control. The passenger van exclusive Titanium model comes fully loaded with remote start, navigation, heated front seats, xenon headlights, and leather upholstery.

Can you tell me about the safety features of the 2020 Transit Connect?

With a wide range of driver assistance and safety features the 2020 Ford Transit Connect is the smartest version yet. The standard wide-wind stabilization system helps keep you in your line and reduces the stress of driving on the freeway during high wind conditions. The system also works with roll stability control to help keep the Transit Connect upright and steady while traveling over slippery surfaces. The XLT and Titanium trim levels now come standard with Co-Pilot360. This bundle of driver assistance features includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, and more! The available pre-collision assist with a pedestrian detection system works as an extra set of eyes while you are driving around town. The system can detect and alert you to a person walking in front of your Transit Connect and even apply the brakes if no action is taken.

Can you tell me about the available engines?

Ford offers several different engines for the 2020 Transit Connect. The standard engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 162 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque. This engine comes mated with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. The fleet version of the 2020 Transit Connect comes with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The 2.5-liter engine pumps out 169 horsepower, 171 lb-ft of torque, and comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. Both versions have a maximum payload capacity of 1,550 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 2,000. The short-wheelbase XLT passenger van will come with a diesel-fueled 1.5-liter engine as standard when the model becomes available.