Explore the New Ford Escape at Valenti Ford in Mystic, CT

If you want a compact SUV that's capable of towing a boat, but enjoyable for every-day driving, consider the new Ford Escape. The Escape is fun to drive and has plenty of power for its size. It also has an eye-catching interior and gets terrific safety scores. Drivers in the Groton and Ledyard, CT areas can peruse a massive selection of new Ford Escape models at Valenti Ford.

You can accelerate quickly in the new Ford Escape, which has three powerful available engines including a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, a 1.5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost motor, and a 2.0-liter Twin-Scroll EcoBoost engine that cranks out 245 horsepower. The new Escape is nimbler than most any other SUV in its class, and all three engines have enough torque for easy merging and passing on the highway. The Escape also has agile handling on twisty roads, with a well-tuned suspension that keeps the ride smooth. Its EcoBoost engines feature Auto Start-Stop Technology that helps reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. The Escape gets 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway with its 1.5-liter engine. People in the Stonington and New London areas who do a lot of towing will like the Escape's available Class II Trailer Tow Package, which enables it to tow up to 3,500 pounds. Its available intelligent four-wheel drive system can transfer torque from the front wheels to the rear wheels as needed for better traction.

Once you get inside the new Ford Escape, you'll probably want to stay awhile. Its quiet, comfortable cabin is well-insulated and features high-end materials throughout. The Escape has an abundance of comfort and convenience features, including the available Panoramic Vista Roof that lightens the interior, the available heated steering wheel for keeping your hands warm on the coldest days, and available SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Navigation for entertainment, navigation, and traffic alerts. The Escape has one of the highest maximum cargo capacities in its class, with 68 cubic feet of total cargo space when you fold down both rear seats. People in the Wakefield, CT and Westerly, RI areas will appreciate its available hands-free power liftgate which makes loading it a snap. Standard features on the new Escape include Ford's MyKey, Ford's voice-activated SYNC infotainment interface with Bluetooth, and a USB port. Optional features include dual-zone automatic climate control, a 110-volt power outlet, push-button start, a 10-speaker Sony stereo, and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Drivers in the Groton and Ledyard areas can drive with confidence in the new Ford Escape, which has standard AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control to slow the vehicle down when it senses its going too fast for a curve. Other standard safety features include a multi-airbag Personal Safety System, a rearview camera, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Optional active safety features include automatic parking assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and assisted pre-collision braking. The new Ford Escape gets excellent predicted reliability scores has one of the nicest cabins in its class. Visit Valenti Ford and test drive one today.