Small vans at this size and price point move, and this one has the SYNC 3 system, rain-sensing wipers, and auto high-beam headlights already in it. The XLT trim here adds cloth bucket seats up front and steering wheel audio controls, so whoever is driving this thing all week is not reaching for anything. Picture yourself rolling into a client's parking lot on a Tuesday morning, cargo area loaded, directions already done through the SYNC 3 interface before you even pulled out of the driveway.

The Transit Connect's real advantage in daily commercial use is the cabin itself, and this one is set up for someone who spends real hours behind the wheel, not just occasional trips. The telescoping and tilt steering column means the seat fits you rather than the other way around, and cruise control on longer highway stretches between stops turns a grinding day into something manageable. SiriusXM and four speakers handle the rest of those hours without asking much of you at all.