Ford Grand Tourneo Connect 2013 review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThere are currently two trim levels: Titanium and Active, both of which are available on the Tourneo and Grand Tourneo. These will be joined by an entry-level Trend model, which is scheduled to arrive in 2024.<\/p>\n
Standard features on the Titanium model include 16-inch alloy wheels, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, heated driver and passenger seats, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, rear privacy glass, air conditioning, silver roof rails and a suite of driver assistance systems.<\/p>\n
The Active models gets a more rugged look, headlined by 17-inch painted alloy wheels, a front bumper unique to the model, a skid plate, wheel arch mouldings, a honeycomb grille, and scuff plates. There\u2019s also an interior overhaul, complete with \u2018Nordic Blue\u2019 stitching. An optional X Pack features LED headlights with automatic high beam, rear-view camera and dual-zone climate control.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a choice of two engines, both of which are shared with the Caddy. Although the 1.5-litre petrol is badged EcoBoost and the 2.0-litre diesel EcoBlue, they\u2019re identical to VW\u2019s familiar TSI and TDI four-cylinder engines. Both come with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, with a seven-speed automatic available as an option.<\/p>\n
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15<\/span><\/p>\nThe Tourneo Connect is based on VW\u2019s MQB platform, which is good news from a ride and handling perspective. It means that, despite the MPV\u2019s commercial origins, it doesn\u2019t feel like a van when you\u2019re behind the wheel.<\/p>\n
The steering is just the right weight and offers precision on B-roads, while the suspension does a great job of controlling the body roll. All the more impressive when you consider the car\u2019s height. As a bonus, the ride quality remains supple, even if you opt for the Active and its larger 17-inch wheels.<\/p>\n
We tested a Grand Tourneo Connect with the 120bhp 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine and seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Thanks to a healthy 320Nm of torque, it\u2019s a punchy engine, delivering keen performance, even with a full load. The gearbox\u2019s changes are swift and contribute to a relaxed driving experience, which is why a diesel engine and automatic transmission would be our recommendation for a would-be Tourneo Connect owner.<\/p>\n
0-62mph\u00a0acceleration and top speed<\/h2>\n
The diesel engine in the Tourneo Connect is a reminder that diesel still has a place if the execution is right. With a 0-62mph time of 11.2 seconds and a top speed of 106mph (104mph in the automatic), performance would be best described \u2018leisurely\u2019, but it\u2019s the torque that stands out, delivering lots of pulling power, even with six passengers and their associated luggage.<\/p>\n
Ford hasn\u2019t supplied the 0-62mph times for the 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, but using the VW Caddy as a guide, we\u2019d expect them to be broadly similar to the diesel version. At 106mph and 104mph for the manual and automatic cars respectively, the top speeds are identical to the diesel.<\/p>\n
As with any petrol versus diesel debate, if most of your time is spent driving the children to school and nipping to the shops, the 1.5 EcoBoost makes the most sense. On the other hand, if you\u2019re going to spend your days pounding the motorways of Britain and the weekends loaded with children and their kit, the 2.0 EcoBlue is the one to choose.<\/p>\n
MPG, CO2 & running costs<\/h3>\n
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