Just recently purchased one, and I am not disappointed, it’s a smooth ride with plenty of punch from that engine, I opted for the 1.5 Eco Blue Diesel, and it come fully loaded in the spec department, one of the nicest looking vans on the road.
Great Review, purchased a 2020 L2 Connect Trend version, much better than the PSA berlingo or partner. Comfortable, quality parts and equipment. At least you won't have to change the Co2 sensors in 3years like a berlingo. 😀
If you want to feel like you're in a car, then get one. But the PSA small vans take so much more capacity with heavier payload, three seats, much more cabin storage and flexibility, with load through capacity. The Peugeot Partner is the best of them and has high spec trim levels which will give you all the spec you need. All based on the Peugeot 5008 SUV platform, so pretty car like drive too. I Just don't see why you'd buy a smaller van that's less practical and more expensive to run.
My connect has 3 seats, load through capacity and 3 more storage areas in the cab than the one shown here, Plus it’s not french so parts won’t fall off it as often. I’ve been down the PSA route believe me never again. There’s a noticeable difference in quality between these connects & the PSA platform as I know to my cost.
@@markheywood8236 925kg on my L2 connect, although you can get greater payload option. No idea on cubic capacity, I just buy a van which will take what I want it to, don't we all?
Don't forget to mention the exhaust filter overload problem it constantly comes on telling you to take it for a blast down the motorway. So if your planing to buy a van for just small trips . Take care
@@vanaramauk yes they put a filter on the diesel models. It fills up on short journeys and it burns off on long journeys. So if you do a lot of short journeys the exhaust filter overload light comes on . You then have to drive to clear. Google it .
Sounds like he is in the pay of Ford. Makes obvious mistake in describing the lip preventing a phone from sliding out during heavy breaking. Sudden acceleration possibly could cause the phone to lurch backwards but not sudden breaking.
Tom here: When you brake hard you get the push forward and then the backwards settling motion as the vehicle stops. I'm not in the pay of Ford, just making the points about vehicles I think customers might want to know.
The original Connect wasn’t a particularly nice vehicle to drive in facts it was awful as a car but okay as a van. I have tried a new one recently from a hire firm and yes it feels like a Focus to drive. The seats, it feels like sitting on a soft marshmallow but would like them heated personally.
Tom here: Heated seats are a wonderful addition to any van, but I still feel the Connect has a lot going for it even without them at the lower trim levels.
Tom here: Absolutely - they've said it can be used for both. The fuel port actually has a guide installed on it that holds the nozzle in place, so this funnel is only useful for the AdBlue on this Connect.
Way smaller than my Transit Connect 2012. What about reliability of all of these vans. Sure, they look nice when they’re brand new, but what about reliability. That’s the most important part. This felt more like a commercial.
Tom here: We did one a while ago - ua-cam.com/video/M-k__JMWG-k/v-deo.html - before we started doing full road tests. We'll get one slotted in! Stand on me.
Tom here: I'm definitely going to take this on board and start testing the vehicles under load. Thanks for your feedback, it will really help improve the reviews.
Tom here: Or... you could check out the lease deals on vanarama.com! Had to say it... but I think you're making a good choice with a Connect - it's a top all-rounder.
1:35 Those headrests are atrocious and in the long run they'll fuck your neck up and force you into a horrible hunchback posture, imagine working full time and at the end of the day you can't even relax into the seat (i'm also talking passenger seat). We eat our break meal in the van and I just can't ....
Tom here: Fair comment. It was an early review in our recent run. The 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine sits under the bonnet available in a few power outputs from 105ps to 185ps. The cosmetic detail was focused on in this review because it's truly where the vehicle shines.
Nice interior luxurious even, not really a practical cab ay, no space, storage, huge slippery dash, tiny little push buttons,, why can’t manufacturers make practical vans these day.🥺
Hi Gary, you say that, but have you seen the most recent Transit/Transit Custom? The technology/comfort/toys on show in this Transit Connect are there too! You can have heated seats, reversing cameras, climate control, a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in a van with loads of storage space that's practical too! The perfect van for you is out there Gary, and we're here to help you find it if you need us! 👍
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Just recently purchased one, and I am not disappointed, it’s a smooth ride with plenty of punch from that engine, I opted for the 1.5 Eco Blue Diesel, and it come fully loaded in the spec department, one of the nicest looking vans on the road.
Great Review, purchased a 2020 L2 Connect Trend version, much better than the PSA berlingo or partner. Comfortable, quality parts and equipment. At least you won't have to change the Co2 sensors in 3years like a berlingo. 😀
Just bought a 2020 model, really love this thing.
Tom here: Yes! Great choice.
Connect is the best small van in looks and interior quality and space
Tom here: You're not the only one who things so. Lots of love for this van across the globe.
Took a 120ps manual out for a drive a few days ago and the throttle lag was really bad.
If you want to feel like you're in a car, then get one. But the PSA small vans take so much more capacity with heavier payload, three seats, much more cabin storage and flexibility, with load through capacity. The Peugeot Partner is the best of them and has high spec trim levels which will give you all the spec you need. All based on the Peugeot 5008 SUV platform, so pretty car like drive too. I Just don't see why you'd buy a smaller van that's less practical and more expensive to run.
Tom here: Can't argue with any of your points there, Mark. Thanks for commenting.
My connect has 3 seats, load through capacity and 3 more storage areas in the cab than the one shown here, Plus it’s not french so parts won’t fall off it as often. I’ve been down the PSA route believe me never again. There’s a noticeable difference in quality between these connects & the PSA platform as I know to my cost.
@@chogs1 what's its payload and cubic capacity.
@@markheywood8236 925kg on my L2 connect, although you can get greater payload option. No idea on cubic capacity, I just buy a van which will take what I want it to, don't we all?
@@chogs1 That was the point of my question. The LWB PSA can take two pallets and a metric ton. I wondered if the connect can.
Don't forget to mention the exhaust filter overload problem it constantly comes on telling you to take it for a blast down the motorway. So if your planing to buy a van for just small trips . Take care
Tom here: Is this something you've experienced?
@@vanaramauk yes they put a filter on the diesel models. It fills up on short journeys and it burns off on long journeys. So if you do a lot of short journeys the exhaust filter overload light comes on . You then have to drive to clear. Google it .
@@vanaramauk I googled for you vans.honestjohn.co.uk/van-news/comment/van-drivers-urged-to-be-aware-of-dpf-issues-when-buying-a-new-van/
Sounds like he is in the pay of Ford.
Makes obvious mistake in describing the lip preventing a phone from sliding out during heavy breaking. Sudden acceleration possibly could cause the phone to lurch backwards but not sudden breaking.
Tom here: When you brake hard you get the push forward and then the backwards settling motion as the vehicle stops. I'm not in the pay of Ford, just making the points about vehicles I think customers might want to know.
@@vanaramauk I dont want to now about "tradespeople". we 've done that now.... so 1990's.....
Is it me or did the rear lights come on every time you opened a door?
Tom here: I don't think it was just you...
I have the 2017 usa model and I love this van.. great video 👍
Wish i could get a manual trans on this in the states.
Tom here: It really lets you put the power where you want it.
The original Connect wasn’t a particularly nice vehicle to drive in facts it was awful as a car but okay as a van. I have tried a new one recently from a hire firm and yes it feels like a Focus to drive. The seats, it feels like sitting on a soft marshmallow but would like them heated personally.
Tom here: Heated seats are a wonderful addition to any van, but I still feel the Connect has a lot going for it even without them at the lower trim levels.
Its a fuel funnel not ad blue,,Ford has a weird filler nozzle so they don't need a locking cap
Tom here: Absolutely - they've said it can be used for both. The fuel port actually has a guide installed on it that holds the nozzle in place, so this funnel is only useful for the AdBlue on this Connect.
Way smaller than my Transit Connect 2012. What about reliability of all of these vans. Sure, they look nice when they’re brand new, but what about reliability. That’s the most important part. This felt more like a commercial.
Make a full review of a citreon berlingo
Tom here: We did one a while ago - ua-cam.com/video/M-k__JMWG-k/v-deo.html - before we started doing full road tests. We'll get one slotted in! Stand on me.
Not sure if you guys are allowed to show this but it would be useful to see what the actual max payload is rather than the manufacturers limit. Thanks
What about if we bought a few bags of cement and a pallet of bricks to throw in the back during the road tests?
Vanarama yes actually that would be good because not many testing sites actually test performance under load 👍
Tom here: I'm definitely going to take this on board and start testing the vehicles under load. Thanks for your feedback, it will really help improve the reviews.
Vanarama okigfl
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IS there a refresh on this model in 2020? Many accessory shops lists this van 2013-2020.
Tom here: I hear rumblings that new one is on the way. ;)
@@vanaramauk Thats typical now i have just ordered one of these!
Good afternoon what's the price of this vehicle
Nice looking van we are thinking of a new small van going to look at our local ford dealer shortly great driving van 😄
Tom here: Or... you could check out the lease deals on vanarama.com! Had to say it... but I think you're making a good choice with a Connect - it's a top all-rounder.
@@vanaramauk we buy our vans outright and drive them to death 😄 our transit custom is now at 228 000 miles it has done 3000 miles in last 2 weeks😄😄
Can you step through from front to back? Deb from Oz
I want you to re'do it again. With a new Ford connect.
Sadly our special effects department doesn't have that sort of budget.
HOW MUCH?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Tom here: You can check out our leasing prices here: www.vanarama.com/ford-van-leasing/transit-connect.html
Tiny in the back not small, need to be long wheel base !!
Tom here: Lots of people go for the LWB. Good advice from you, sir.
Didn't really cover the important features I'd be looking for. Spent more time on the steering wheel
Tom here: I think you might have missed the rest of the review where I talked about everything else.
I thought Kenny Everett had died?
Tom here: Heard that one before. The latest one is looking like the guy out of Blake's 7.
I can't speak for the modern Ford's, but I drove a new Connect for work over 10 years ago. It had the clunkiest, worst gearbox I've ever driven!
So, no arm rests then?
Tom here: If you spec it right you get one...
What is the MSRP and the gas mileage? C'mon man, give us what we need to know. JB
Tom here: Thanks for the feedback, I'll have a word with the producer.
I wonder if the MSRP and specs for the vehicle might be on the Ford website? 🤔
These vans seem like you've gone back 10 years. When a moving steering wheel and cup holder is worth getting excited about, you know it's a bit shit.
is its review of cupholders?
1:35 Those headrests are atrocious and in the long run they'll fuck your neck up and force you into a horrible hunchback posture, imagine working full time and at the end of the day you can't even relax into the seat (i'm also talking passenger seat). We eat our break meal in the van and I just can't ....
Get a new Ford Transit Connect L2 in March 2022.... #FordTransitConnect #Dancenter
no mention of engine options or mechanicle issues , too much cosmetic detail not the important stuff ...
Tom here: Fair comment. It was an early review in our recent run. The 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine sits under the bonnet available in a few power outputs from 105ps to 185ps. The cosmetic detail was focused on in this review because it's truly where the vehicle shines.
Storage in the front is terrible! 😧
Nice interior luxurious even, not really a practical cab ay, no space, storage, huge slippery dash, tiny little push buttons,, why can’t manufacturers make practical vans these day.🥺
Hi Gary, you say that, but have you seen the most recent Transit/Transit Custom? The technology/comfort/toys on show in this Transit Connect are there too! You can have heated seats, reversing cameras, climate control, a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in a van with loads of storage space that's practical too! The perfect van for you is out there Gary, and we're here to help you find it if you need us! 👍
6:25 totally PC
"tradesperson" alert
no thumbs up from me, sorry
Tom here: Duly noted. What term would you prefer? I agree, it's way too generic a term for a huge number of trades.
That was bad,, some stupid remarks.