This is the vehicle some have been promoting as the latest midsize van (like the Ford Aerostar and the Chevy Astro/GMC Safari.) It's midsize (supposedly between a minivan and a full size van.) It's also the only midsized van in the USA that is being offered as a passenger van (there are others built by Nissan, Dodge and Chevy but are only cargo vans.)
But unlike the Chevy Astro and other midsized vans the Ford Transit Connect has only a 2,000lb tow capacity (compared to 5,000lb in an Astro.) Why?
And why did they make the rear seat only hold two people so that it's only a 7 passenger van? (many Astros had eight seats.)
Added (1). And why does the Transit Connect only come in 2WD? The Astros came both in 2WD and AWD versions.
I guess my question is why someone doesn't make a practical midsized van? Something you can take your family out on a camping trip with a modest camping trailer without having to own a full sized 12-15 passenger van or several vehicles for one single purpose?
Thanks for the answers!
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