Based on the all-new second-gen 2014 Transit Connect, the taxi is longer and lower than its predecessor but it offers more space for passengers and their gear. It features a low load floor that facilitates entry into the cabin and it can be easily converted into a wheelchair-accessible van if needed.
Inside, the taxi-spec Transit Connect can be ordered with high-tech equipment such as navigation, a rear-view camera, SYNC Bluetooth connectivity and MyFord Touch infotainment system. Ford says it provides a more comfortable ride than many of its rivals because it packs a twist-beam rear suspension instead of leaf springs.
The taxi is powered by a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that sends power to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. Operators looking to trim their fuel budget can order the van with a compressed natural gas/liquefied petroleum gas engine prep package that consists of hardened valves, valve seats pistons and rings. Once the van is built, it is sent to a Ford Certified Vehicle Modifier that installs CNG/LPG-specific fuel tanks, fuel lines and fuel injectors. The Blue Oval has not released pricing information or fuel economy figures for the CNG/LPG conversion.
The Transit Connect Taxi is scheduled to go into production next year. Pricing information and availability will be announced closer to its on-sale date.<![CDATA[
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