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Are you planning a road trip to the ocean? It’s around 900 miles from Dwight, Illinois, to Virginia Beach, where you can frolic in the Atlantic. But first, make sure you have the right vehicle. It should be comfortable, safe, efficient, and have the space to pack your beach gear. Consider these three Ford models that would be perfect for such a trip.
Ford Escape
Sometimes it’s all in the name. If you’re planning to escape Illinois for the east coast, the Ford Escape is a great choice. For starters, it gets 33 mpg on the highway and 37 if you choose the hybrid.
Ford Co-Pilot360 is a suite of driver-assist technologies standard on the Escape. The suite includes pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, a lane-keeping system, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, and much more. These systems use advanced radar and optical technologies to monitor the road ahead, alerting you to potential accidents or drifting. Some systems can even apply the brakes should you fail to react in time.
The Escape has loads of cargo space — 37 square feet to be precise. The second-row seats are designed with a 60/40 split fold for additional space and cargo configurations. The available hands-free rear liftgate lets you access that cargo space even when you’re loaded down with beach gear.
Ford Mustang
Nothing screams road trip louder than a Mustang. Opt for the convertible, and enjoy the wind in your hair. The Mustang can get you there fast and efficiently, as well. The base model uses a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline four-cylinder engine. This engine pumps out 310 horsepower while getting a surprisingly good 31 mpg on the highway.
Ford’s Sync 3 technology is available on the Mustang. This system includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, linking your smart devices through your capacitive touch screen. Voice recognition allows you to access all your favorite apps, music playlists, and navigation information hands-free.
The Mustang also comes standard with FordPass Connect. This system turns your car into a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot. You can connect up to 10 devices with a range of up to 50 feet. Get the FordPass app to gain perks such as finding the cheapest fuel along your route.
Ford Explorer
If you’ve got a big family or lots of friends, the Ford Explorer is a great option for a road trip to the ocean. Seating for up to seven passengers means you can take the kids and their friends. E-Z Entry second-row seats get you in and out of the third row.
If you don’t need the third-row seats, they fold flat with the push of a button. It also maxes out at 87.8 cubic feet of cargo space for all that beach gear, fishing poles, and more.
The Explorer comes in a hybrid version, getting an amazing 500 miles between fill-ups. It also can haul up to 5,000 pounds, so go ahead and bring the boat.
Ford has plenty of vehicles perfect for road tripping. Come test drive one today, and see which model is perfect for your getaway.
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