The 2022 Ford Transit Connect is a useful and versatile city van with incredible customization options to fit your all needs. Available as either two styles of cargo van or three styles of the passenger wagon, including the Titanium passenger wagon, it is a fantastic vehicle. Stylish exterior aerodynamic designs add to its appeal along with the driver assist features offered. Come to Champion Ford to see all the options available and make this van your new favorite accessory.
Quick Specs
- Starting MSRP: $29,365
- Estimated MPG: 24/27 City/Hwy
- Seating Capacity: up to 7
- Engine: 2.0-Liter GDI I-4
- Transmission: 8-speed SelectShift Automatic
- Towing Capacity: up to 2,000 lbs.
What’s New for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect?
The 2022 Ford Transit Connect has a few new features available, including a roof rack with crossbars, new 16-inch wheels, and a second-row fixed window option. When used as part of a fleet vehicle, the Ford Telematics Essentials system is a handy tool for keeping track of all your vehicle maintenance needs.
This year’s Ford Transit Connect received the 2022 IntelliChoice Best Overall Value award
Technology and Convenience
The Ford Transit Connect is here to prove that even cargo vans can offer technological advancements. An available 6.5-inch LCD touchscreen display with Ford’s SYNC 3 voice-activated technology allows for entertainment or navigation. With a subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link you can easily get where you’re needing to go. Using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto you can connect your smartphone to the Transit Connect for access to your favorite podcasts or playlists. Add on the wireless inductive charging pad to be able to charge compatible devices while you travel. You can even make your Transit Connect a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices wherever you need it!
Ford Co-Pilot360 Driver-Assist Technology
Ford’s advanced suite of safety technology known as the Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist technologies can keep you and everyone around you safe on the road. While nothing can compare with safe driving, sometimes a little help can go a long way. Some of the technology available on the 2022 Ford Transit Connect includes:
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Automatic High-Beam Headlights
- Lane-Keeping System
- Rear View Camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Torque Vectoring Control
- Trailer Sway Control
- Side-Wind Stabilization System
Ford Telematics Essentials
The Ford Transit Connect is an excellent option for commercial use and can be purchased as a fleet vehicle for those circumstances. When part of a fleet, the Ford Telematics Essentials system can help you keep track of all your vehicles for your business to keep running smoothly. With this subscription based service, you are able to monitor both your Transit Connect vehicles and other vehicles with the proper modems installed. Receive live alerts immediately when something needs your attention, or just keep track of how the vehicles are being used and how well they are running.
Cargo Van Styles
Commercial XL Cargo Van
The Commercial XL Cargo Van is the baseline model for the 2022 Transit Connect. The MSRP for starts at $29,365 and there are several optional add ons and features that can be selected to tweak this van to fit your business or personal needs. Standard on the XL Cargo Van is a 4.2-inch LCD multi-function display, with the option to upgrade to a 6.5-inch touchscreen that includes SYNC 3 technology and 2 smart-charging USB ports. The XL has seating for 2 and a cargo volume behind these seats of up to 127.4 cubic-feet.
Commercial XLT Cargo Van
If you have a little more to spend, the XLT Cargo Van is a fantastic deal. Starting at an MSRP of $31,540, it comes standard with several safety technologies and infotainment system features which were add-ons for the XL. Things you may be used to, such as cruise control and power front row windows with one-touch up/down were optional add ons for the XL but are standard for the XLT. The 6.5-inch LCD touchscreen with SYNC 3 technology and 2 smart-charging USB ports are also standard here. Similarly, there is a wireless charging pad, built-in navigation, and a Wi-Fi hotspot included in this model. Many safety technologies to help keep everyone safe are integrated such as blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, 911 assist, and more. The XLT even allows for more safety technologies to be added, such as a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control, just to name a couple.
Passenger Wagon Styles
XL Passenger Wagon
If you’re more likely to be transporting people than cargo, the series of Passenger Wagons are likely what you need. There are three models to choose from, with the XL Passenger Wagon as the starting base version. The XL has a starting MSRP of $31,860 and offers seating for 7.
Similar to the XL Cargo Van, the XL Passenger Wagon has a 4.2-inch LCD multi-function display with the option to upgrade to a 6.5-inch touchscreen. It comes with a 4 speaker sound system and has the option to upgrade to 6 speakers with Sirius XM Radio
XLT Passenger Wagon
Starting at $33,975 the XLT Passenger Wagon feels a little more minivan and a little less cargo van. In fact, you can even add a panoramic fixed-glass vista roof to brighten things up and make it feel even more luxurious.
The XLT Passenger Wagon has many handy upgrades in the infotainment system. Rather than the 4.2 LCD multi-function display that is standard on the XL, the XLT features a 6.5-inch LCD touchscreen with SYNC 3 technology and 2 smart-charging USB ports. With the wireless charging pad, built-in navigation, and the wi-fi hotspot, you can make this a technological paradise on wheels.
To make it even better, add on the XLT Premium Package to get leather-trimmed seats, HID headlamps, 16-inch premium luster nickel-painted aluminum wheels, and an aircraft-style mid-vehicle overhead console.
Titanium Passenger Wagon
For those wanting a passenger wagon, the Titanium is where you want to be. Still very reasonably priced with a starting MSRP of $36,060, this model offers much more bang for your buck. The entertainment system is upgraded to a 9 speaker premium audio sound system. Voice-activated navigation with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is standard. Many of the Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assist technologies are standard here as well.
Leather-trimmed seating and those heated front seats for the driver and front passenger are standard with the Titanium. The exterior also sports some style upgrades. Power-adjusting heated exterior mirrors are painted the body color and the front fog lamps are LED here.
Vocational Upfitting
The 2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van is ready to be upfitted to match your business needs. Options for rooftop ladder racks, literature holders, storage cabinets, double floors, drawers, cargo management packages, and more are all available. Visit Champion Ford to discuss your needs and all the details of how we can make this van perfect for you.
Why Should You Buy the 2022 Ford Transit Connect?
The 2022 Ford Transit Connect is available in so many different configurations so you can make it exactly what you need. Whether you are transporting cargo or passengers, it has been designed to expertly comply. It looks small on the outside but has a huge interior with plenty of room for cargo and passengers. Ford’s driver assist technologies make it as safe as it is reliable. Come down to Champion Ford and talk with one of our friendly and knowledgeable team members to see how you can make the 2022 Ford Transit Connect all that you would ever need.