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If your work or school commute feels like it’s taking years off your life, you might need to rethink the car you’re commuting in. With the right car and the right features, a long commute can seem shorter and might even be enjoyable. Thankfully, the 2020 Ford Escape is loaded with features that make it an ideal commuter vehicle. Here are four reasons the new Escape is sure to make regular long drives easier.
Safety and Convenience
The 2020 Ford Escape uses intelligent, active safety features to help make navigating rush-hour traffic much less stressful. Ford Co-Pilot 360 includes a blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alerts, lane-keeping assistance, and pre-collision assistance with automatic emergency braking. Upper trims make adaptive cruise control an option. This cruise control system helps you maintain a safe following distance—crucial for busy commutes. Even the parking portion of your commute can be made easier with the available Active Park Assist 2.0.
FordPass Connect comes standard with every trim and connects your smartphone to your 2020 Escape. This allows you to start your car remotely or schedule it to start at a certain time, and it can help you find it in a crowded or unfamiliar place. You can even opt for the 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that lets you stay connected while on the road or up to 50 feet from your car.
Efficiency
Fuel use is typically a major stressor of long commutes. The new Escape has an answer. With four available engines, you’re sure to fine one that matches your desired fuel efficiency. Both gas engines, the 1.5-liter EcoBoost and the 2.0-liter EcoBoost, use auto start-stop technology to preserve fuel when the vehicle is idling. This is perfect for a commute that involves a lot of stop-and-go traffic. Choose either the 2.5-liter hybrid or hybrid plug-in engine to enjoy an impressive 40 combined-mpg with the all-wheel-drive model and 41 mph with the rear-wheel-drive model.
Comfort
Available in the SE, SEL, and Titanium trims, the panoramic sun roof can open up a large portion of the roof to let in light and fresh air on a sunny day. Depending on the trim level you choose, you can enjoy interior comfort features like heated, leather-trimmed seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, and ambient lighting. If you choose the top trim, the Escape Titanium, a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system comes standard.
Entertainment
The SE trim and higher come with Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system. This provides easy access to your phone calls, contacts, messages, and apps. Use the touchscreen to easily navigate through climate control, music controls, and maps. Sirius XM Traffic with Travel Link offers turn-by-turn directions with live updates to help you avoid heavy traffic and find nearby gas, coffee, or whatever you need. With steering wheel controls and voice activation technology, you can enjoy your favorite podcasts or catch up with friends while keeping your attention on the road and hands on the wheel.
Head to Pat Milliken Ford to browse our selection of new vehicles. Get behind the wheel of a 2020 Ford Escape and enjoy a test drive.
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