Photos: Ford Transit Connect

Ford brings more of its European success to the U.S. at the 2008 New York auto show with its Transit Connect utility vehicle. Ford showed three different uses for the urban utility vehicle, with cars configured as a taxi, a band wagon, and audio/video installer van.

Ford Transit Connect New York Taxi concept

For the New York auto show, Ford kitted one of its Transit Connects as a New York taxi cab, complete with divider screen between driver and passengers. The Transit Connect has been a success in Europe as it uses an economical 2-liter four cylinder engine, giving it enough power for an urban environment and fuel economy of 19mpg city and 24mpg highway.

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