www.womanthismonth.com 97 April 2013 | Showcase Smart Driving ALMOAYYED MOTORS Ford’s newest car combines clever technologies, a sleek design and better interior materials to give customers the complete SUV. The 2013 Escape raises the bar for smallsized SUVs. In addition to more cargo volume behind the first and second rows, the new model delivers features like no other car in its category. Aside from the advanced technologies that add to its versatility, it is the vehicle’s driving dynamics that make the experience more engaging on the road. “We are excited to add the all-new 2013 Ford Escape to our line-up here in the Kingdom,” says Sandeep Mathur, general manager of Almoayyed Motors. “It offers the strengths that customers looking to buy a small-sized SUV really value: fuel economy, versatility and new technology that revolutionises the driving experience – all wrapped in a sleek, more modern design.” High-tech power To help make both the driver and passenger’s life easier, a host of features have been added to the vehicle. A hands-free power liftgate brings innovation to the SUV market and is enabled by motion technology used in today’s videogame systems. A gentle kicking motion under the centre of the rear bumper activates, unlocks and raises the liftgate when the driver has the key fob. This allows quick and easy access to the cargo area without needing to set down packages or dig out keys; the same process closes the hatch. The Sync with MyFord Touch offers multiple ways to manage and control information through voice commands, menus accessed through controls on the steering wheel, touch screens, buttons and knobs. To make manoeuvering in parking lots and travelling on open roadways safer and stressfree, the Escape’s sensor-based Blind Spot Information System comes in handy. This displays an alert in the side mirror when a vehicle is detected entering a blind spot. Cross-traffic alert warns you if traffic is detected approaching from the sides, such as leaving a parking space in reverse. Performance and versatility The 2013 model comes with an updated 2.5-litre engine. Aiding fuel economy is Escape’s sleeker design making it nearly 10 per cent more aerodynamic than the outgoing Escape. Stowing is also made easier in the fivepassenger vehicle, thanks to a low lift-over height of 27 inches. More innovations and cargo volume helps it surpass its predecessor. Rear seats have been designed to fold flat easily. With the touch of a button, the head restraint folds down. With the lift of a handle, the backrest folds and dives as the seat folds flat and clicks into position. Call 17 737-373.
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