College students are always looking for ways to save money. Parents footing the bill for the tuition probably are looking for a few cash-saving ideas as well. The new EcoSport helps in more ways than one. Keep reading to find out five reasons college students love the 2020 Ford EcoSport.
1. Great Fuel Economy
The great fuel economy you get with the 2020 Ford EcoSport tops most lists of why people love this compact SUV. You get an EPA-estimated 27 miles per gallon in the city and 29 on the highway. This is with the standard 1.0-liter engine. With the available 2.0-liter engine you’ll still enjoy great gas mileage weighing in at 23 miles per gallon city and 29 miles per gallon highway. Save cash driving back and forth to campus and save even more when you head home for long weekends.
2. Choose Your Engine
There are two different engines for the 2020 EcoSport. There’s a standard 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine with great features such as Auto Start-Stop Technology and direct injection with up to 123 horsepower. The available 2.0-liter Ti-VCT engine is also turbocharged and has a direct injection system. This engine comes with an intelligent 4WD system to help you navigate safely.
3. Plenty of Safety Features
Be assured that the EcoSport has plenty of standard and available safety features. Inside you’ll find standard safety canopy, dual-stage driver and passenger air bags, passenger knee air bags, and front- and second-row side air bags. There’s also an SOS Post-Crash Alert System that will notify 911 if you happen to have an accident.
Available safety features are abundant inside. There is the Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert, Rear View Camera, and the Navigation System to help you stay on course.
4. Stylish Design, Inside and Out
The sleek, sporty look of the EcoSport carries throughout the entire vehicle. Outside you will find features such as a power moonroof and sunshade on the SE, SES, and Titanium trim levels. Bright LED lighting, signature grille with finishes varying by trim, and a variety of wheel choices such as the 16-inch Shadow Silver-Painted Aluminum wheels are all available on the SE.
Available features such as ambient lighting let you set the mood for your drive. The SE comes with standard features such as comfortable cloth trimmed seats with heat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and a spacious interior cargo area so you can keep anything you need inside.
5. Updated Technology
Ford has safely been able to implement impressive connectivity features to let you access your contacts, playlists, and more with just the touch of a button. You’ll find an 8-inch touch screen on the SE, SES, and Titanium trims along with the SYNC 3 system and technology such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to easily connect your phone.
If you’re a college student yourself, or a parent of one heading out soon, then please feel free to come talk to a member of our knowledgeable sales team at Lenoir City Ford. We would love to answer any questions you have or get you scheduled for a test drive.
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