The upgraded Sony stereo never impressed. MyFordTouch doesn’t really bother me, but needing to reach and turn my wrist into a Spiderman-like shape to use the lower portion of the screen isn’t cool. * Canadian dollars, includes $1750 in fees. The Escape, now in the third model year of its second-generation, is not without lingering faults. Thankfully, during the week we spent with a 2015 Escape supplied to us by Ford Canada, nothing else spawned such irritability. Now, when I’m shovelling in a winter storm with keys to multiple cars in my pocket, the Escape’s tailgate becomes overzealous. As memory recalls, when a waving foot called upon the hands-free tailgate to open in our Ford C-Max test car two winters ago, it typically refused. But when you’re engaged in clearing a driveway of snow and a tailgate opens again and again and again… and again, allowing a large amount of blowing snow into the car, a shovel-activated tailgate becomes the worst bit of kit ever fitted to a modern car.
2015 FORD ESCAPE DRIVERS
Rear parking sensors are optional for the S and standard for the SE and Titanium, maximizing safety as drivers back out of cramped parking spaces.Armful of groceries? Yes, hands-free tailgate opening might then be useful, if you can maintain your balance while holding the grocery load in your right hand, perching the 15-month-old child on your left hip, and doing the jitterbug under the rear bumper. The standard rearview camera makes backing up a snap. The standard MyKey technology lets Escape owners set speed parameters for teenage drivers. Standard items like antilock disc brakes and traction and stability control create an optimal driving experience, even in stormy weather. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Escape its top score of "Good." In government crash tests, it earned four out of five stars for overall protection. In addition to delivering the options shoppers crave, the 2015 Ford Escape comes with high standards in safety. The ride is smooth and comfortable, even over uneven pavement. Around turns, it offers impressive traction and sporty handling. On the road, the Escape shows off its sharp reflexes and quick steering. It achieves 22/30 mpg with front-wheel drive. With 240 horses and 270 pound-feet of torque, it delivers incredibly swift acceleration.
With this engine and front-wheel drive, buyers can expect to see 23/32 mpg.Ģ015 Ford Escape SE and Titanium drivers can also choose the available 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The SE and Titanium come standard with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 178 horses and 184 pound-feet of torque.
It offers impressive fuel economy, achieving 22 city/31 highway mpg with front-wheel drive. The S comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that delivers 168 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. However, the SE and Titanium models are available with all-wheel drive. All are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that powers the front wheels. The Escape sets the bar in this segment by offering three engine options. Titanium drivers can also add the Technology package for a wide range of high-tech safety systems, including an automated parallel parking system. Its leather upholstery and ambient interior lighting set a stylish tone. The upscale Titanium delivers optimal luxury. It also enhances passenger comfort with items like upgraded cloth upholstery and a rear center armrest.
2015 FORD ESCAPE UPGRADE
The mid-level SE comes with an engine upgrade for impressive acceleration. A rearview camera makes backing up a snap.
Sync voice-control technology lets drivers browse infotainment options without looking away from the road. Keyless entry saves time in the parking lot. The entry-level S is well equipped with a wide range of modern conveniences. The 2015 Ford Escape is available as three trim models: the S, SE, and Titanium.
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