Ford Transit Connect sales decreased in the United States and Canada during the second quarter of 2020.
| MODEL | Q2 2020 / Q2 2019 | Q2 2020 | Q2 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT CONNECT | -38.06% | 6,760 | 10,913 | -27.84% | 14,325 | 19,853 |
| MODEL | Q2 2020 / Q2 2019 | Q2 2020 | Q2 2019 | YTD 2020 / YTD 2019 | YTD 2020 | YTD 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSIT CONNECT | -38.66% | 622 | 1,014 | -22.04% | 1,390 | 1,783 |
Despite the 38 percent decline in sales volume, the Ford Transit Connect remained the best-selling vehicle in its segment, outselling the Nissan NV200 and Ram ProMaster City combined.
| MODEL | Q2 20 / Q2 19 | Q2 20 | Q2 19 | Q2 20 SHARE | Q2 19 SHARE | YTD 20 / YTD 19 | YTD 20 | YTD 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORD TRANSIT CONNECT | -38.06% | 6,760 | 10,913 | 55% | 56% | -27.84% | 14,325 | 19,853 |
| NISSAN NV200 | -38.89% | 3,237 | 5,297 | 26% | 27% | -19.85% | 7,977 | 9,952 |
| RAM PROMASTER CITY | -29.81% | 2,322 | 3,308 | 19% | 17% | -36.67% | 4,418 | 6,976 |
| TOTAL | -36.88% | 12,319 | 19,518 | -27.35% | 26,720 | 36,781 |
From a segment share standpoint, the Transit Connect held a 55 percent share, a decrease of one percent from Q2 2019. The Nissan, which will be discontinued in the medium-term future, held a 26 percent share, down from 27 percent. Meanwhile, the Ram-badged Fiat van held a 19 percent share, up from 17 percent.
The compact van segment contracted nearly 37 percent to 12,319 units in Q2 2020.
The numbers continue to speak for themselves: the Ford Transit Connect continued to dominate its segment during the second quarter of 2020, despite seeing a 38 percent sales drop as a result of the coronavirus breakout.
Luckily, Transit Connect production at the Ford Valencia plant in Spain restarted in May, so Q3 2020 should see a healthy uptick in sales volume as FoMoCo satisfies pent-up orders and demand.
For the 2021 model year, Ford will discontinue the Transit Connect Taxi package, while also making a few minor changes to the compact van.
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My work van is a 2015 TRANSIT CONNECT. No major complaints or problems other than normal wear items. The 2.5L 4 has great starting torque and fairly smooth for a 4 cylinder.