- suv 71,645
- 3,096 below average
- 14,000 good
- Longmont, CO
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- carfax.com
- 3,096 below average suv 71,645 gasoline red automatic
It has sharp handling, handsome styling and high-end interior touches that help justify its marginally higher price in this class. The downside to that, however, is that myford touch can be finicky to use at times, as we've noted slow response times and inconvenient glitches in the vehicles we've tested. Besides that, ticking all the option boxes pushes the 2014 ford escape's price above its direct rivals. Keep the equipment level reasonable, though, and it represents solid value in this class. The escape comes wit mykey parental controls, full power accessories, cruise control, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a rearview camera, the sync voice command electronics interface, bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system with a cd player, a usb/ipod interface and an auxiliary audio jack. The se adds 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglights, a keyless entry keypad, privacy tinted glass, an eight-way power adjustable driver seat (with power lumbar), reclining rear seats and satellite radio. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The 1. 6-liter turbo with front-wheel drive earns 26 mpg combined (23 mpg city/33 mpg highway). Antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags, a driver knee airbag and full-length curtain-type airbags are standard on the 2014 ford escape. The insurance institute for highway safety gave the escape a top score of ‘good‘ in its frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests. The front and rear seats have plenty of head- and legroom. Seat padding and bolstering is comfortable and firm without being too stiff. With the rear seats folded up, there are 34. 3 cubic feet of space, folding down the rear seats increases that space to 68. 1 cubic feet. Dash and center console materials are attractive, and overall fit and finish is excellent. The steering wheel is shared with the ford focus and enhances the escape's sporty feel, while offering useful audio controls besides. The location of the climate controls is awkward, though, as they're placed low on the center stack and the gear selector impedes access. With quick steering, relatively sharp reflexes and an advanced all-wheel-drive system, the 2014 ford escape provides sporty handling and traction through turns. Overall, it's one of the better-handling small crossovers available. These abilities don't come at the expense of ride comfort, either, as the escape maintains a stable, isolated demeanor over bumps and when cruising on the highway. Power Seats✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Alloy Wheels
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