2017 Ford Transit Connect XLT

The Transit Connect is Ford's compact cargo van, the one you'd pick over a full-size van if you're running errands in town. It drives more like a car than a truck, with light steering and a tight turning radius that make parking in tight spots easy. Inside, the cabin is functional and straightforward, with plenty of headroom and a tall seating position that gives you a good view of the road. The rear cargo area is square and low, so loading boxes is easy, and the sliding side doors make curb-side access a breeze. Moving up from the XL to the XLT adds convenience items like power windows and locks, plus cruise control, making daily use easier. The 2.5L I4 makes 169 horsepower and pairs with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, which is enough for city deliveries and won't surprise you with fuel bills. The XLT can be had with the rearview camera and parking sensors that the base XL cannot, a real help when backing this van into a loading dock.