The Long-Awaited Ford Transit Connect Electric
We have been waiting oh-so-long for a Ford all-electric car (not really of course – no one cares). Clearly, Ford wanted to check the landscape first to pop onto the scene with an all-star that blows everyone else out of the water. Honda tested the hybrid model first with its Honda Insight all the way back in 2000. Then the all-popular Toyota Prius made it onto the scene. Not much later, Ford itself created the Escape Hybrid to test the waters. But we have waited long, with much anticipation, as Ford was undoubtedly working days and nights to create the best, world-class design for its first all-electric debut. And we finally have it: the Ford Transit Connect:
What?!? Exactly. Let’s try to understand the thought-process here. This is Ford: a car manufacturer that is in some incredibly deep doo-doo – as is the car industry as a whole. They continue to make cars. With each one, they have an opportunity to create something that will have mass appeal. They can create a car that will look amazing and will cater to the most people possible. That way they could sell more cars, make more money, and be in less of that doo-doo. But what do they do instead? Create a crazy-ugly commercial panel van?!?! What in the world are they thinking! And they wonder why they’re failing?
Now that they’ve made a car to capture the hearts of the 20-person market that this targets, I really do hope that they create another such beaty that will grab the attention of another 20 folks with deep pockets. What a great business model, clearly. And take a look at that thing. It’s got all the boxiness that any eye hates. It looks incredibly cheapo and it even has a useless elevated roof that just completely eliminates all appeal. Don’t agree that the higher roof is useless? Well sure, you would reasonably think that there has to be a purpose to it. In a way, you’re right. They stretched the car vertically and ruined asthetics even more to make sure that they have space for the ever-so-necessary overhead compartment. Who doesn’t want to be like an airplane these days!
But at least it must be comfortable, no? Oh, yes, of course. In fact, just as comfortable as – once again – an airplane (except even less spacious than coach class):
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Sadly, a rant from the writer, not an article and did not address the headline of the electric. Several amateurish grammar and spelling errors too. It is certainly acceptable if a given vehicle is not for you. As a real writer, however, you would know that it is not up to you to single handedly purchase all the cars a manufacturer makes.
True enough, it’s ugly. But actually it has exactly the dimensions I have been looking for (and failing to find) to haul my camera gear around–I needed the height but didn’t want a monster like the Dodge Sprinter. The fuel efficiency of the gas-powered Transit Connect is shameful for its compact size, but this electric version is a definite consideration. I don’t expect anyone to admire the looks of this sucker when I pull it up to set, but for pure utility, it fits the bill (and no more visits to the gas station).
@Charles
“The fuel efficiency of the gas-powered Transit Connect is shameful for its compact size”
You call 25 MPG shameful? Most passenger cars get that. I know a few people that claim to get closer to 30 MPG with proper driving (easy on braking/accelerating, etc).
(back on topic) Given the suspected use and range of this vehicle, an electric or plug in hybrid version seems like it would be a very smart move.
Either way, OP is a jackass.