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Drivers have plenty of choices when it comes to selecting their ideal SUV, yet the Ford Escape has emerged as a popular choice among motorists year after year. For that reason, we're proud to announce that the 2022 Ford Escape is now available at Mission Valley Ford. Here are some of the qualities and features that motorists love about this newly released vehicle. Basics About the 2022 Ford Escape The Ford Escape is a front-wheel drive compact SUV that is capable of seating up to five occupants, making it an ideal choice for many families. It features many trims and customization options, ensuring that motorists can purchase a vehicle that fits their unique needs. These options include performance changes, aesthetic changes, and more, which can dramatically impact the driving experience for Ford Escape owners. more Safety Features One aspect of the Ford Escape that motorists love about the vehicle is its array of safety features. As a family vehicle, such features are particularly important as they enable Escape owners to protect both themselves and their families. A comprehensive set of safety features is standard across all 2022 Escape trims, including forward collision warning with automatic braking, land departure warning with lane keeping assist, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Additionally, motorists can purchase the Escape Titanium trim to take safety to the next level. The Titanium trim includes LED headlights which grant increased visibility, park assist, and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, ensuring the safety of motorists and their passengers in a greater range of situations. Quality of Life Features Another important aspect of a family vehicle is the capacity to keep the family comfortable and entertained. Fortunately, the Ford Escape's quality of life features is another shining aspect of the vehicle that motorists love. The 2022 Escape features a spacious interior, plenty of storage, and textured cloth upholstery to ensure that motorists and their families have plenty of breathing room. Additionally, the base 2022 Escape comes equipped with a 4.2-inch radio display and AM/Fm radio. Other trims grant Escape owners access to an advanced infotainment system featuring an 8-inch touchscreen display that makes use of Ford's latest Sync 3 infotainment interface. These features grant passengers access to a host of entertainment options, making riding along in the 2022 Escape an enjoyable experience for all. New Color Options Historically, one of the standout aspects of the Ford Escape is its array of customization options. The 2022 model features the comprehensive set of options of the previous year's model as well as a few new color options. These new colors include Atlas Blue, Flight Blue, and Iced Blue. As you can see, there's plenty to love about the new Ford Escape. Schedule a test drive at Mission Valley Ford and experience it for yourself! image via ford.com

If you feel like your family is quickly outgrowing your current vehicle, the 2021 Ford Escape may be right for you. This powerful mid-size SUV is comfortable and safe. Keep reading to discover three big reasons to take it for a test drive. 1. Power One of the biggest reasons to test drive the 2021 Escape is its power. If you opt for the 1.5L EcoBoost Motor, you can get up to 181 hp at 6,000 revolutions per minute and 190 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 revolutions per minute. If you opt for the 2.0L EcoBoost motor, you can get up to 250 hp at 5,500 revolutions per minute and 280 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 revolutions per minute. Also, the 2.5L FHEV and 2.5L PHEV motors provide a total system horsepower of 200. All of this power makes the vehicle incredibly fun to drive, and the torque allows for up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity depending on the motor chosen. However, you should be aware that you can benefit from at least 1,500 pounds of towing capability regardless of the motor you choose. more 2. Standard Safety Features Another big reason to test drive the 2021 Escape is the wide array of safety features that come standard with this mid-size SUV. Despite its impressive size, front and side visibility are outstanding. Even better, there is a porthole window for added rear visibility since the rear three-quarter visibility is slight affected by the C-pillars. Also, for even more visibility, there is a high definition backup camera that increases the rear visibility even further. In addition to impressive visibility, there are many other safety features this vehicle has going for it. For instance, the 2021 Escape features an accurate, responsive steering system that allows for reliable handling regardless of road conditions. Also, you get Ford Co-Pilot360 technology that helps you drive safer with such standard features as: Pre-Collision Assist with AEB BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go Lane-Keeping Assist Lane-Keeping Alert Driver Alert 3. Comfort The luxurious comfort of this powerful, safe mid-size SUV is another reason to take it for a test drive. If you think your family is quickly outgrowing your current vehicle, this may be the perfect vehicle for you because there is more than enough headroom for your fully grown teen sons. Also, there is an impressive amount of shoulder and hip room so everyone in the back row will feel like they have plenty of personal space. Even better, the interior horizontal length between the rows of seats means three tall teens will have plenty of room to stretch out and ride in comfort. There are many reasons to test drive the 2021 Escape, including power, safety, and comfort. To see for yourself how spacious, comfortable, and powerful this mid-size SUV is, come see us today at Mission Valley Ford on East Brokaw Rd to take one for a test drive. Image via Ford.com