2014 Ford Transit Connect review

1. A passenger van option 

The 2014 Ford Transit Connect comes in two body styles: cargo (XL or XLT) or wagon (XL, XLT, or Titanium). The wagon in the XLT trim features either seating for five with a second-row bench behind the front seats on the short wheelbase, or adds third-row seating on the long wheelbase to accommodate up to a total of seven passengers for large families. The XL and Titanium wagons only come in the long wheelbase, with seating for seven. Sliding side doors come standard on all wagons. When it comes to windows, several side and rear options bring light into the cabin of the van. 

2. A commercial van option 

If you're browsing the cargo-style 2014 Ford Transit Connect, you'll enjoy two seats up front and open storage space in the back. The short-wheelbase models feature 105.9 cu-ft of cargo room, while the long-wheelbase style offers 130.6 cu ft. The XL base model cargo van offers a "no-frills" rear interior with basic mounting points on the floor to install shelves you can use to organize plumber's tools or items for delivery, such as floral arrangements or bakery cakes. 

3. Two engine choices 

A 2.5L four-cylinder engine powers the 2014 Ford Transit Connect in both the cargo or wagon models. There's an optional turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder for the cargo models and the short-wheelbase XLT model of the wagon. Both engines pair with a six-speed automatic transmission and feature front-wheel drive. All models come with traction/stability control and hill-start assist to make navigating steep inclines easier. 

4. Many standard conveniences 

The base XL trim on the cargo and wagon models of the 2014 Ford Transit Connect comes with many handy features. As the driver, you'll enjoy the keyless entry, a fold-flat front passenger seat (if not needed), a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and power windows/locks. This van also has air conditioning to keep cargo or passengers cool and a basic two-speaker sound system. The wagon version features a front console and power second-row windows. 

5. Several options 

As you search for the perfect configuration, you'll discover the 2014 Ford Transit Connect (both cargo or wagon styles) gets enhanced with many solo add-ons including front and rear parking sensors, a panoramic sunroof to create a brighter cabin, a towing package, a roof rack to haul lumber or ladders, a navigation system, a touchscreen display, and available satellite radio.