2015 Ford Escape:

What 2015 Ford Escape offers for the year 2015?

For the New Year 2015, the Ford Escape has been offered in the market with minor shuffling of the equipment.

Introduction:

Usually a compact crossover stands out among its peers just the way an emperor penguin stands while there is chilling on ice flow with hundred of its mates. Similarly the 2015 Ford Escape has not only managed to differentiate itself with its carved looks but also gathers praise for its sharp handling, high end interior and comfortable seating.

This Ford shares the versatility, solid build quality, and athletic demeanor. Also it offers a choice of not fewer than three engines i.e. the base 2.5-liter four cylinder and a pair of turbocharged fours. Among the latter, one focuses on maximizing fuel efficiency offering 1.6-liter and the other at 2.0-liter offering V6 and still reaching the impressive fuel mileages.

Cabin of the 2015 Ford Escape has been well adorned with the high quality material along with some attractive standard features. These features include an iPod interface, rare view camera and Ford’s sync voice control system. One can also opt for the slick looking My Ford Touch electronics interface giving the 2015 Ford Escape a feel of an expensive car. At the same time, it is superior to the standard interface of from over functions buttons just under a stylish display screen.

Body styles, trim levels and options:

A compact crossover SUV, the 2015 Ford Escape comes in three trim levels i.e. S, SE, and Titanium.

The S:

The features offered by the S are as follows:

·         17-inch steel wheels

·         an integrated blind-spot mirror

·         MyKey parental controls

·         full power accessories

·         keyless entry

·         cruise control

·         air-conditioning

·         a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel

·         a height-adjustable driver seat

·         60/40-split folding and reclining rear seat

·         a rearview camera

·         the Sync voice command electronics interface

·         Bluetooth phone

·         audio connectivity

·         a six-speaker sound system with a CD player

·         a USB/iPod interface

·         an auxiliary audio jack

Options offered on the S include roof rails, rear parking sensors, rear privacy glass, and remote start etc.

The SE:

Salient features offered by the SE include the following:

·         17-inch alloy wheels

·         the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine

·         automatic headlights

·         fog lights

·         a keyless entry keypad

·         rear privacy glass

·         an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat (with two-way power lumbar)

·         upgraded cloth upholstery

·         a rear center armrest

·         satellite radio

  Optional features for the SE include:

·         roof rails

·         rear parking sensors

·         dual-zone automatic climate control

·         a 110-volt household-style power outlet

·         an 8-inch touch screen with the MyFord Touch electronics interface

·         upgraded Sync services

·         a nine-speaker sound system

·         leather upholstery

·         a leather-wrapped steering wheel

·         shift knob

·         heated front seats

·         18-inch wheels

·         the parking sensors

·         remote ignition

·         a panoramic sunroof

·         a power lift gate

·         a cargo cover

·         a navigation system

The Titanium:

The features offered by the Titanium are as follows:

·         plus 18-inch wheels

·         remote ignition

·         keyless ignition and entry

·         the power lift gate (hands-free operation)

·         ambient interior lighting

·         an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat

·         driver memory settings

·         an auto-dimming rearview mirror

·         a Sony 10-speaker sound system with HD Radio

Options package:

Option features offered for the Titanium are as follows:

·         19-inch alloy wheels

·         the panoramic sunroof

·         navigation system

Technology package:

Also technology package for the Titanium is also offered and features includes are as follows:

·         xenon headlights

·         blind-spot monitoring

·         cross-traffic alert

·         automatic wipers

·         an automated parallel-parking system

Power trains and performance:

The Ford Escape 2015 is different from its competitors as it offers three engine choices. Front wheel drive and a six speed automatic transmission are standard across the board but the S is available with all wheel drive. All of these offer impressive fuel economy ratings. A 2.5-liter four cylinder comes up with 168 horse power and 170 pound feet of torque. Fuel economy estimated of the S is to be 2.5 front wheel drives is 25 miles per gallon i.e. 22 miles per gallon in city and 35 miles per gallon on highway. Similarly SE and Titanium offer 240 horse power and 270 lb ft of torque. Fuel economy values offered by these are 25 miles per gallon i.e. 22 miles per gallon in city and 30 miles per gallon on highway.

Safety features:

Standard features offered by all three trim levels include the following:

·         Antilock disc brakes

·         Traction and stability control

·         front-seat side airbags

·         a driver knee airbag

·         Full-length side curtain airbags

·         Ford's MyKey 

·         a rearview camera

·         blind-spot mirrors

Optional safety features on the S and SE include rear parking sensors while Titanium has optional cross traffic alert.