Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Connect
Power
75HP
Torque
175Nm
Consumption
6.3l/100
Emissions
167g/km
0-100 km/h
17.1s
Top Speed
147km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
17,718€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
1800 L
60 L
55 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Connect Kombi FT230L TDCi 75 CV (2006-2008)
General description
The 2007 Ford Connect is more than just a van; it's a testament to versatility and robustness. Born in an era where functionality was the top priority, this vehicle was presented as an honest and capable solution for both the professional needing a tireless work partner and the family looking for limitless space for their adventures.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Connect with its 75-horsepower TDCi engine is a lesson in patience and purpose. Don't expect seat-pinning acceleration; its 17.1 seconds to reach 100 km/h remind you that its mission is not speed, but consistency. The suspension, with a rear rigid axle, frankly transmits the imperfections of the asphalt, prioritizing load capacity over comfort. Every shift of its 5-speed manual transmission feels mechanical and direct, connecting you with a machine designed to last and deliver.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is the pure expression of form following function. A cubic and honest silhouette, without aesthetic pretensions, whose sole objective is to maximize every cubic centimeter of its interior. The lines are simple, the interior plastics are hard and resistant, designed to withstand the demanding treatment of daily life. It's a design that doesn't seek to charm at first sight, but to earn your respect through its immense practicality and overwhelming logic.
Technology and features
The onboard technology is the essential kind, the one that doesn't fail. Forget about touch screens or advanced driving assistants. Here, technology focuses on mechanical reliability: a robust and well-known direct-injection diesel engine with a turbo and intercooler, and rack-and-pinion steering that communicates what's happening on the road. It's a vehicle that brings you back to a purer, more mechanically connected driving experience, where the most important thing is to reach your destination.
Competition
Along its path, the Ford Connect faced tough competitors that shared its philosophy of versatility. Vehicles like the Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Renault Kangoo, or Volkswagen Caddy were its main rivals, each fighting to be the ultimate tool for work and leisure in a market that valued space and durability above all else.
Conclusion
The 2007 Ford Connect Kombi is not a car chosen with the heart, but with the head. It's a smart purchase for those who value space, robustness, and low maintenance costs over luxury or performance. It's a loyal companion, a cavernous cargo space, and an unapologetic family vehicle. Its legacy is that of having fulfilled its promise with brutal honesty: to be an exceptionally useful and durable tool.