Ford Tourneo Connect camper (Grand)
The Tourneo is an even more comfortable version of the already comfortable panel van Transit Connect. You get a higher trim standard and drive comfort with a big boot for all your camping needs. When the seats are folded down, the boot height is 95cm, which isn’t much for an MPV, but good enough. Go for the Grand version of course – you’ll get a 40cm longer boot – that’s a lot. It drives well, but it also eats a bit more than other MPVs though. The barn doors on most models are a downside, but they have a small plus point – you can open them all the way towards the front, by the sides of the car so that they won’t get in your way. You just won’t have a roof like you would with a tailgate.
This car’s boot is 217 cm long ⤢, 95 cm tall ↕, and 119 cm wide ↔.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.2/5
| Available in | |
|---|---|
| Body type | |
| Make | |
| Boot height (cm) | 95 |
| Boot length (cm) | 217 |
| Boot width [wheel arches] (cm) | 119 |
| Comfort rating | 2 |
| Engine type | |
| Consumption l/100km | 9.7 |
| Consumption MPG (UK) | 29 |
| Consumption MPG (US) | 24 |
| Boot door type | |
| NimbleCamper rating (out of max 5) |
- Barn doors aren’t the best for camping, but these can open all the way towards the front of the car, so that’s a bonus 🙂 (they won’t get in your way as much). But there’s a tailgate version available too.
- EURO NCAP safety rating (2021) 5/5
- ADAC Rating (lower = better) 2.4/5
Standard reviews (not focused on camping):
Parkers.co.uk rating 4.5/5 • Autoexpress.co.uk rating: 4/5 • Carbuyer.co.uk rating: 3.7/5
Average rating: 4/5
Ford Tourneo Connect interior / exterior dimensions
Exterior dimensions
Body style | Height | Width | Length |
L1 Short wheelbase | 1,830mm | 1,835mm | 4,425mm |
L2 Long wheelbase (Grand) | 1,828mm | 1,835mm | 4,825mm |
Interior dimensions
Body style | Height | Width | Length |
L1 Short wheelbase | 945mm | 1,155mm | 1,786mm |
L2 Long wheelbase (Grand) | 945mm | 1,155mm | 2,175mm |
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