The new 2017 Ford Escape is even sleeker and loaded with more technology than ever. The 2017 Ford Escape also has great gas mileage with an average estimated 21 MPG city and 20 MPG highway. It offers a maximum towing capacity of between 1550 lbs - 3500 lbs depending on the engine chosen, making vacationing and family adventures much easier and stress free. There are many smart technologies that come both standard and optional in each trim level. Stop by Big Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, Colorado to see the 2017 Ford Escape and learn all about it!
Features
The new 2017 Ford Escape has many smart technologies that make this vehicle a perfect family vehicle either around town or on a road trip. The variety of features either standard or optional depends upon the trim level chosen. The trim levels available are the S (MSRP $23,600), the SE (MSRP $25,100), and the Titanium (MSRP $29,100). The list of available features includes SYNC® 3 with SYNC® Connect, Panoramic Vista Roof®, power liftgate, intelligent access with push to start, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Navigation with SiriusXM Traffic with Travel Link®, and much more.
Suspension / Engine / Transmission
The 2017 Ford Escape has an independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks front suspension. The rear suspension is an independent double lateral link semi-trailing arms with stabilizer bar, progressive-rate springs and hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks. This helps provide the driver with a smooth drive in straightaways like the highway, while also providing a balanced ride when turning corners or curves. The new 2017 Ford Escape has been built for an easy and enjoyable ride.
The engines available on the new 2017 Ford Escape vary depending on which model you are looking at. The options include:
* 2.5L iVCT
* 1.5L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop
* 2.0L Twin-Scroll EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop
The 2017 Ford Escape is not only a reliable family vehicle in terms of gas mileage and fuel efficiency with the EcoBoost® engine, but it also produces almost 20% less greenhouse emissions than most other engines.
The 2017 Ford Escape has a very capable transmission – a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShift® Capability. This transmission type has a sport mode included which can override the automatic transmission to be able to use manual transmission for a sportier feel.
Safety
The 2017 Ford Escape is an exceptional family vehicle due to its impressive safety features. There is a long list of both standard and optional safety features which includes lane departure warning, blind spot monitor, SecuriCode™ Keyless-Entry Keypad, SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System, AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™), rear view camera, Belt-Minder®, and many more!
