The 2011 Ford Transit Connect lineup expands with a new trim level and versions that are capable of running on batteries, compressed natural gas (CNG), or liquid petroleum gas (LPG). Based on a design sold in several worldwide markets, Transit Connect can seat 2, 4, or 5 passengers.
It has minivan-like sliding rear-side doors and two rear “barn doors” similar to a commercial van. These vans are front-wheel drive and come in XL, XLT, and new-for-2011 XLT Premium trim levels. Conventional Transit Connects have a 136-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Transit Connect Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) versions are powered by a 74-horsepower electric motor and a 28-kilowatt-hour battery pack. Ford claims a range of 80 miles, a top speed of 75 mph, and a charge time of 6-8 hours on a 240-volt circuit. Transit Connect models powered by CNG and LPG are available to fleet customers only. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and front-side airbags. Some of the commercial-friendly features on the Transit Connect include an in-dash computer with Internet access and available printer, a tool-inventory system, and a vehicle-tracking device for fleet users.
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