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Ford Tourneo Courier 1st Gen

2014 – 2023 — USA

The Ford Transit Connect, a compact panel van launched by Ford in 2002, was developed by Ford of Europe as a replacement for sedan-based vans like the Ford Escort and Ford Courier. The model line features a dedicated commercial vehicle platform and falls between the Ford Transit Courier LAV and Ford Transit Custom LCV/MPV in the Ford Transit range. Primarily a commercial vehicle, the Transit Connect can also be found in passenger-oriented models sold as the Ford Tourneo Connect, equipped with side windows and rear seats. The Transit Connect has made its way to North America from the 2010 model year. However, due to import regulations and to circumvent the 25% "chicken tax" imposed on imported light trucks, all examples were initially brought in as passenger vans and then converted into cargo vans after importation. Key Points: 1. The Ford Transit Connect is a compact panel van developed by Ford of Europe. 2. It replaced sedan-based vans with a dedicated commercial vehicle platform. 3. Positioned as the second-smallest vehicle in the Ford Transit range. 4. In Europe, passenger-oriented models are marketed as the Ford Tourneo Connect with additional features. 5. The model has been imported to North America since 2010, with conversions made to circumvent import taxes. 6. The strategy to import first as passenger vans helped deal with the "chicken tax" on imported light trucks.