Silly name, but no-nonsense practicality

When it comes to ultimate practicality, it's very difficult to beat a van-based MPV due to the massive amount of space they give you. Ford has quite a history with vehicles such as these, and the new Tourneo Connect is the latest.

In this case, it's the Grand Tourneo Connect, which is identical to the regular car, except for the fact is has a longer wheelbase and seven seats instead of five. And talking of identical, there's more to say on that score. This car is a result of a joint development project with Volkswagen, which means that underneath, the Tourneo Connect is much the same as the latest VW Caddy, and also shares much with the Golf family hatchback.

In this CarGurus UK video review, Rebecca Jackson finds out just how practical Ford's new people mover is, and also gets to grips with the new car's quality, technology, affordability, and of course, what it's like on the road.

Read our exclusive written First Drive review of the Ford Tourneo Connect here: https://www.cargurus.co.uk/research/F...

Pros
Hugely spacious
Economical diesels great for high-mileage drivers
Well equipped

Cons
Not as good to drive as most Fords
Interior feels a bit utilitarian
No hybrid or electric version as yet

The CarGurus verdict
The practical, boxy Tourneo Connect is family motoring in thoroughly sensible shoes: it does a great job of hauling a family and all its stuff around effectively and without fuss. And if you can’t afford – or don’t want – a more style-led SUV, then it’s a great antidote to that sort of car. However, we also reckon that, if it was Ford rather than Volkswagen doing the engineering underneath the badge, then the Tourneo would be better to drive, and that’s a bit of a shame.

That being said, the fact that the Tourneo is cheaper and better-equipped than its VW cousin very much plays in its favour. We would definitely recommend it over the Caddy, unless you want that extra bit of cachet that the Volkswagen brand brings. In the end, though, if you want a van-based MPV, we’d probably rather point you in the direction of an electric Citroen Berlingo, which offers a better ride, is more interesting to look at inside and out, and provides more innovative in-cabin storage solutions. Alternatively, if you don’t want an EV, then a Dacia Jogger is seriously worth considering, too.



▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 – Introducing the Ford Tourneo
01:27 – Practicality
02:55 – Up the front and infotainment
05:12 – What is it like to drive?
07:40 – Verdict
08:30 – Let us know your thoughts
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