2014 Ford Transit Connect Titanium

The Transit Connect is Ford's compact cargo van, the one that fits in a standard parking spot while still hauling a surprising amount of gear. It drives more like a car than a truck, with light steering and a tight turning radius that make city deliveries and narrow alleys feel easy. Inside, the cabin is basic but functional, with plenty of cubbies and a driving position that feels more like a small SUV than a van. The sliding rear doors and low load floor make it simple to load and unload, and the tall roof gives you room to stand up inside. The Titanium is the top-trim Transit Connect, with extra comfort and tech that the base XL doesn't offer, making it the one to pick if you spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Its 2.5L I4 makes 169 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, which is enough to move the van confidently in traffic, and it returns 23 mpg combined. The Titanium adds heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, which the XLT and XL don't get, so the cabin feels a bit more like a car's.