Nose similar to other compact Fords, but followed by a much taller body. Huge windshield. A raked belt line and fender flares lend some sportiness to the box.
The proportions work for the long wheelbase Transit Connect. The proportions aren't nearly as good on the short wheelbase Transit Connect.
Why did they cut the lower corners of the side windows, then black out the frames to conceal them? Transit Connect has a much lower floor than a large SUV and is much narrower, but is nearly as tall.
The Transit Connect's interior styling is much like that of the related Focus, C-MAX, and Escape. Even in the Titanium, just about everything but the seats is hard plastic.
Physical knobs and buttons are well-designed, but nav option includes the MyFord Touch interface. Don't get nav and you get more physical buttons. Are these intuitive for Europeans?
Comfortable front seats. Both sides have manually adjustable lumbar. But minimal side bolsters. Roomy, comfortable second-row seat can hold three people. But it doesn't tip forward or recline.
The third-row seats slide and recline, but are very low to the floor. Instructions for folding the second-row seats.
Third-row seat cushions flipped over. Can't do this step with the second-row seat up. These overhead storage compartments are cheap. Unfortunately they also look and feel cheap.
There's a useful amount of space behind the third row, here about mid-way through its travel. Folding the third row raises the floor only six inches, half as much as in the Sienna.
With both rows folded the cargo area is 83 by 47 by 39 inches. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is barely adequate for a two-ton vehicle.