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Best Ford Family Vehicle: Edge, Escape, Explorer
Which is best for your family?
How do you choose the best Ford SUV for family travel? With the help of Capitol Ford Lincoln, it's not as challenging to find the best Ford family vehicle between the new Ford Edge, Escape, and Explorer models. All three have a lot to offer busy families, so we decided to compare them for you. By the end of this guide, you should be able to find the best Ford family vehicle in Santa Fe.
Price and Trim Levels | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The first comparison between the best Ford family vehicles is to look at prices and trim levels. All three SUVs have exceptional features and options to offer.
Price and Trim Levels | 2022 Ford Escape
- S | $25,555
- SE | $27,035
- SEL | $29,505
- Titanium | $35,490
Price and Trim Levels | 2022 Ford Edge
- SE| $34,905
- SEL| $37,345
- ST Line| $41,095
- Titanium| $41,095
- ST| $43,760
Price and Trim Levels | 2022 Ford Explorer
- Base | $34,345
- XLT | $36,495
- ST-Line | $45,845
- Limited | $46,675
- Timberline | $47,435
- ST | $48,420
- King Ranch | $54,855
- Platinum | $54,985
Release Date | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
You can find these three Ford family SUVs in Santa Fe right now. Schedule a test drive of the Escape, Edge, or Explorer at Capitol Ford Lincoln.Exterior & Colors | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The smallest of the three models is the 2022 Ford Escape at 181 L x 74 W x 66 H. Right above this is the 2022 Ford Edge, with dimensions of 189 L x 76 W x 68 H. At the larger end of the spectrum is the 2022 Ford Explorer, rated at 199? L x 79 W x 70 H. While the Escape and Edge offer 18” to 20” wheels, the Explorer also provides an option for 21” rims. However, you can customize the colors on all three.
Interior Design & Seating | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The 2022 Ford Escape and Edge offer two rows of seats that can hold five people. In comparison, the 2022 Ford Explorer provides a third row, increasing capacity to six or seven people, depending on the configuration.Infotainment & Features | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The 2022 Ford Escape includes a standard 4.2-inch display, a six-speaker sound system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and USB ports. In the 2022 Ford Edge, you get a 12-inch touch screen, a six-speaker sound system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, satellite radio, Amazon Alexa, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, four USB ports, and Bluetooth. On the other hand, the 2022 Ford Explorer comes with an eight-inch touch screen, four USB ports, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite radio, a six-speaker sound system, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. With all three family-friendly Ford SUVs, you can add equipment geared specifically for your children, keeping them entertained on long drives.Cargo Capacity | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The 2022 Ford Escape holds 37.5 cubic feet of cargo behind the back seat and 65.4 cubic feet with the seats folded down. The 2022 Ford Edge trim levels have 39.2 and 73.4 cubic feet, respectively. However, the 2022 Ford Explorer provides 18.2 cubic feet in the back, 47.9 cubic feet behind the second row, and 87.8 cubic feet with all of the rear seats folded down.Drivetrain & Suspension | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The 2022 Ford Escape offers both front-wheel and all-wheel drive, while the new Edge comes standard with all-wheel drive. In comparison, the 2022 Ford Explorer offers rear-wheel or all-wheel drive options.
Engine | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The 2022 Ford Escape has a turbocharged three-cylinder engine rated for 181 horsepower. There’s also an optional 250-horsepower turbo-four available, but both are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 2022 Ford Edge contains the 250-horsepower turbo-four engine standard with the eight-speed automatic. If you want to upgrade, choose the 335-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 with the seven-speed automatic instead. The 2022 Ford Explorer models come with a 300-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder. Otherwise, you get a 400-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 or the hybrid configuration that creates 318 horsepower. All three include a ten-speed automatic.Performance & MPG | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The 2022 Ford Escape gets 28/34 when using FWD or 26/31 mpg when equipped with AWD. The higher-powered engine is rated for 22/31 mpg. In comparison, the 2022 Ford Edge earns 21/28 mpg with standard AWD. The 2022 Ford Explorer gets 27/29 mpg with RWD and the hybrid configuration. If you opt for AWD, you can expect 24/25 mpg.Safety Features | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
All three Ford family vehicles come with pedestrian detection, a rearview camera, forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and rear cross-traffic alert. In addition, the 2022 Ford Edge comes with automatic high-beam headlights, while both the Escape and Explorer add driver drowsiness monitoring and the MyKey secondary driver system.Ratings & Reviews | 2022 Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer
The 2022 Ford Edge earned a spot as an IIHS Top Safety Pick. In addition, Car and Driver states “A roomy interior with desirable features keeps the Edge in the hunt.” It’s good to know that the 2022 Ford Escape is also an IIHS Top Safety pick, with Car and Driver pointing out the “friendly and unassuming styling, a broad range of available powertrains [and] standard driver-assistance features.” Finally, the 2022 Ford Explorer takes it up a notch as an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Car and Driver further says, “The 2022 Explorer is the one that’s best suited for family duty.”
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