Especificaciones y análisis del Ford Connect
Power
110HP
Torque
280Nm
Consumption
6l/100
Emissions
167g/km
0-100 km/h
12.5s
Top Speed
165km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
19,838€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
1800 L
55 L
81 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ford Connect Kombi Freespace FT230L TDCi 110 CV (2006-2008)
General description
The 2007 Ford Connect is not just a van, it's a statement of intent. Born for hard work, this Kombi Freespace version opens its steel heart to welcome the family, seamlessly merging the worlds of work and leisure. It's a vehicle that evokes a sense of brutal honesty, a tireless companion designed to last and to solve problems, from an unexpected move to a weekend getaway in the mountains.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Connect is surprising. Its 1.8 TDCi 110 hp engine pushes with unexpected force thanks to generous torque from low revs, conveying a sense of power and capability. It's not a sports car, but it feels agile and capable in traffic and on the road. The steering is direct and the 5-speed manual gearbox has a robust feel. It feels planted on the asphalt, a rolling fortress that, although it doesn't hide its commercial origins in the firmness of its suspension, inspires unwavering confidence with every kilometer.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is the pure expression of functionality. Every line, every angle, is designed to maximize space and utility. It's a box, yes, but a box full of possibilities. Its tall, square silhouette doesn't seek to charm, but to serve. Inside, pragmatism continues: hard plastics built to withstand the test of time and demanding use, and a space that seems infinite. Opening its tailgate is like looking into a universe of 1800 liters of capacity, a blank canvas for any adventure or need.
Technology and features
The Connect's technology is what matters: the mechanics. Its common-rail direct-injection diesel engine with a variable geometry turbo was a robust and efficient piece of engineering for its time. You won't find touch screens or advanced driving assistants. Its luxury is simplicity, the certainty that its components are made to last and be repaired without complications. It's a vehicle that connects you with driving in its purest form, without digital filters.
Competition
In a market dominated by names like the Citroën Berlingo, the Peugeot Partner, or the Volkswagen Caddy, the Ford Connect distinguished itself by offering a slightly more dynamic driving feel, a characteristic Ford trait. While its rivals opted for similar solutions, the Connect conveyed a sense of industrial solidity and robustness that made it the preferred choice for those who sought, above all, a bomb-proof tool for work and life.
Conclusion
The Ford Connect Kombi Freespace is much more than a vehicle; it's a trusted partner. It represents an automotive philosophy that values durability, space, and versatility over superfluous luxury. It's the choice of the heart for the practical mind, a steel refuge that promises to protect your family and help you in your work with equal loyalty. Driving it is to feel that you are in control of an honest, powerful, and almost indestructible machine.