JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We take the wheel of the Ford Grand Tourneo Connect and see how VW plans to mark 25th year of Polo GTI

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In this instalment of John Murdoch's Drive Time, John gets behind the wheel of the versatile Ford Grand Tourneo Connect and looks at how German giant VW plan to mark the 25th year of the Polo GTI.Ford’s Grand Tourneo Connect is a van based MPV that offers incredible space and practicality as well as good value and the latest tech.It also drives very well and is available with a 1.5 Ecoboost petrol engine but I sampled it in the more sensible 2.0 litre diesel version which turned out to be very economical and efficient with lots of grunt when needed.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Most buyers may have moved away to SUVs these days but the Grand Tourneo gives you a lot of vehicle for the money and is ideal for large families or those with an active lifestyle.The Grand Tourneo is the first vehicle to arrive from Ford and Volkswagen and so it is a direct cousin of the VW Caddy with which it shares almost everything.As a result, you get lots of equipment on this top Active model, including a 10-inch infotainment screen with the latest smartphone connectivity and sat-nav.This VW system in my opinion is not as good as Ford's own and the touchscreen is not as easy to use and at times is very annoying when it comes to climate and volume controls.The Active comes with heated front seats and automatic