A quick buying guide for 2016 Ford Escape crossover SUV
Ford Escape is a crossover SUV with a difference. It has style, power, comfort and luxury and cargo space more than any other crossover SUV has.
Ford Escape Toronto is a compact crossover SUV good for everything from work driving to long driving and from shopping trips to ski trips. The 2016 Escape is powered by turbocharged engines that are high on performance and fuel economy. Also the new Escape has been upgraded with high tech features like Sync 3 touchscreen infotainment system.
2016 Escape is available only in S, SE and Titanium trims but together with engine choices, stand-alone features and group packages, buyers have a wide range of options. S is a base model for budget buyers but it also contains high-end features. Escape S has 17-inch wheels with option of alloy wheel and height adjustable drive seat. The 4.2-inch central display has Sync voice command feature and also it has AppLink Smartphone Integration.
SE is the middle trim hence it provides both affordability and high-technology. No need to say that SE is the best new Ford Escape for sale in Toronto. It boasts alloy wheels, auto headlights, eight-way power adjustable drive seat and upgraded cloth upholstery. Optional packages available with SE include Convenience package, Leather Comfort package and Cold Weather package. 18-inch wheels, remote ignition, panoramic sunroof, navigation system and power liftgate are the stand-alone features available with SE.
Titanium comes with large 19-inch wheels and it also packs all the SE packages. In addition to that it has an exclusive Technology package that adds xenon lights for clear view and a self-parking system for convenience of the drivers. It also has panoramic sunroof and navigation system in stand-alone features.
Ford Escape Toronto comes in no less than three engine choices. But a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel-drive are standard across all the trims. Only SE and Titanium are available with AWD option.
A 2.5L four-cylinder engine with 168 hp and 170 pound-feet torque is standard on S trim. It is also available as a cost effective option on SE trim. It is available only with FWD.
A turbocharged 1.6L inline-4 engine with 178 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque is standard engine for SE and Titanium. It is quicker and more efficient than the base engines of other crossover SUVs. On speed testing, an Escape with 1.6L engine took only 8.7 seconds in accelerating to 60 mph. Its economy is also impressive. It is 26 mpg combined with FWD and 25 mpg combined with AWD.
Finally there is another turbocharged engine for Escape SE and Titanium. It is an optional 2L inline-4 engine. Its horse power is 240 and the torque it builds is 270 lb-ft. An Escape with 2L engine can accelerate from 0–60 in less than 7 seconds and a properly equipped 2L Escape can two up to 3,500 pounds.
If you see figures of new Ford Escape for sale in Toronto, you will be surprised to find that Escape SE is the bestselling crossover SUV and Escape S is the most affordable crossover SUV in Toronto. It has plenty of space up to 68.1 cubic feet with second row seat folded.
