2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van Review

Choice is overrated. Too much of it can lead to lengthy research sessions, sleep-reducing stress and crippling indecision. But when it comes to 2022 model-year compact cargo vans, Americans can select between just three models: the Ford Transit Connect, Mercedes-Benz Metris and Ram ProMaster City. (Guess which one commands a significant price premium.)

There are some good reasons to settle on the Ford. It comes in two different lengths with two different rear door configurations and two different engine choices. The breadth of choice allows cargo van buyers to better tailor a Transit Connect to specific business requirements. Plus, Ford offers Transit Connect Cargo owners access to a variety of fleet management data, telematics and smartphone app services. This helps owners keep track of vehicles and their drivers, monitor maintenance requirements and more.

Where the Transit Connect falls short is with regard to capability. In short-wheelbase format, the Transit Connect cannot match the Ram ProMaster City for cargo space and payload rating. In long-wheelbase specification, the Ford comes up well short of the Mercedes-Benz in these areas as well as towing capacity. But as long as these shortcomings won't impact your needs for a cargo van, the Transit Connect makes sense.