Which 2020 Ford SUV suits you best?
Which 2020 Ford SUV suits you best?
Posted on December 17, 2019
SUVs at Ford are a tradition. Indeed, the Dearborn manufacturer is simply the creator of this type of vehicle, with the Model T Depot Hack from 1908. This is followed, later, by the appearance of the now legendary Ford Bronco between 1966 and 1996, which will strongly contribute to definitely establish SUVs in the Ford range until today. However, the current range, encompassing the 2020 Ford Ecosport, 2020 Escape, 2019 Flex, 2020 Edge, 2020 Explorer and 2020 Expedition, is wide, and it is very easy to get confused. That’s why 440 Ford, your Ford dealer of choice in Laval, on the North Shore, helps you see ore clearly to help you choose the Ford SUV the best adapted to your life rhythm in the Greater Montreal area.
The 2020 Ford Ecosport your most precious ally for urban traffic in Montreal!
Discover the 2020 Ford EcoSport
The Ford Ecosport was above all intended for the city, and that can be seen at first glance. Its compact dimensions allow it to easily park wherever, and to as easily thread its way in traffic jams. Its rear door opens from the side, making, here again, access to the trunk very easy. Practical when you have to store your groceries! This small Ford SUV also features a really expressive exterior style with its very airy grille, its headlights that give it a piercing glance, and its increased ground clearance.
The 2020 Ecosport is also very willful at the mechanical level, no matter which among its engines is in consideration. Whether you choose the 1.0L three-cylinder of 123 hp, or the highly powerful 2.0L four-cylinder that offers 166 hp for 149 lb-ft of torque, you will enjoy responsiveness that will allow you to venture on the road in complete peace of mind, even in winter. Indeed, the Ecosport is available with all-wheel drive. Hence, no more worry when the first snowflakes will come! In the interior, you will be able to enjoy heated seats or an 8-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen giving you access to various functionalities.
The 2020 Escape: a versatile compact SUV for your day-to-day in Greater Montreal!
If on the contrary you need more space, but your travels are above all intercity, it is rather the Ford Escape, recently redesigned, that you should consider. It will start by offering you an attractive profile with its aggressive front grille, its slender headlight and its sculpted hood. You will surely turn heads on your way everywhere on the North Shore, just like across the Greater Montreal area!
Longer, wider and with an increased wheelbase compared to the outgoing model, the interior of the new Escape will offer an interior both roomy and ingenious, in particular with the second row and its independent seats, reclining and sliding. You will also be able to enjoy, depending on the version, the very latest Ford technologies, among which a premium sound system signed Bang&Olufsen, a moonroof, or a completely digital instrument panel instead of the classic analog dashboard.
As for the powertrains, lastly, the 2020 Escape proposes capable and innovative engines. You will have the choice between a hybrid powertrain of 198 horsepower, an unprecedented 1.5L three-cylinder engine of 180 hp, and a dynamic 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine developing 250 horsepower for 275 pounds-feet of torque. A hybrid plug-in version, which should provide 209 hp, will arrive in the spring of 2020. And for more safety in winter on the North Shore, the 2020 Escape is available with all-wheel drive.
The 2019 Flex: unique and with unparalleled versatility in the metropolitan automotive landscape
The Ford Flex is a full-fledged vehicle in the automotive landscape of the Greater Montreal. To be sure, its very cubic profile gives it an unparalleled presence on the roads linking Laval to the metropolitan area. It also gives it the advantage of a simply enormous interior, which can welcome up to seven passengers, and offer a total cargo volume that can reach 2,355 litres.
It’s also a vehicle able to offer the very latest technologies of the Dearborn brand, among which an adaptive cruise control or the SYNC 3 infotainment system, compatible with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and its 8-inch capacitive screen.
As for the powertrains, you will have the choice between a 3.5L six-cylinder engine developing 287 hp, and a very dynamic 3.5L V6 turbo offering 365 horsepower. With such numbers, the Flex offers a towing capacity that can reach 2,041 pounds. The all-wheel drive is, of course, available, thus making the Ford Flex a serious option if you are looking for a capable SUV, ultra-versatile and spacious, in the metropolitan area.
The 2020 Edge: performance and practicality on the program on the North Shore.
Assuming the role of mid-size SUV in the Ford lineup in the Greater Montreal, the Ford Edge is actually the sportiest of the range. And you will see it as soon as your eyes will land on its body: airy grille, sharp light units at the front and at the rear, prominent belt line on the flanks, and dual exhaust tips, it clearly announces its colours on the roads crossing Laval, and the rest of the North Shore.
And this is easily understood when you will open the engine compartment. Coming with a choice of between the 2.0L EcoBoost or with the very athletic 2.7L engine and its 335 hp for a colossal torque of 380 lb-ft, you will have all the power under your right foot to pass other vehicles on the highway and this, in any condition, with the optional intelligent all-wheel drive. And it also is an extremely capable SUV that can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
In the interior, the lines are assertive and filled with elegance, and provides the passengers with a sense of serenity. It can contain all the latest Ford innovations among which the SYNC 3 infotainment system compatible with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone interfaces, an induction charger for your electronic devices, or the incredible Bang&Olufsen audio system. You will thus have all the desired comfort for your travels, be they long or short!
The 2020 Explorer: redesigned and ready as ever for adventure.
Discover the 2020 Ford Explorer
Launched in 1990, the Explorer remains one of the essential values, particularly for families in Laval and across the Greater Montreal, and the all-new vintage of the Ford Explorer, the 2020 model year, is no exception to the rule. Indeed, every variant of the 2020 Ford Explorer offers a third row of seats, which can bring the number of places to seven. You will thus have a lot of space for you and your tribe your hockey team during your travels in Laval. It’s also a refined interior, able to offer a giant touchscreen display (10.1 inches) in the center of the dashboard and used, among other things, to control the SYNC 3 infotainment system. You will be able to enjoy wireless charging, or a premium B&O audio system.
But don’t go thinking that this SUV is a calm transporter to bring your kids to weekend activities. It features a herculean strength, thanks to the powertrains offered. You will hence be able to choose between a 2.3L four-cylinder engine of 300 hp, a 3.0L turbo V6 offering 365 hp for a torque of 380 lb-ft, a very sporty twin-turbo V6 engine delivering 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque (Explorer ST), and finally a hybrid powertrain of 318 hp (Hybrid Explorer). These outstanding capacities are reflected in the attractive physique, both charismatic and statuary, that will turn heads on the roads connecting Laval to the rest of the Greater Montreal.
The 2020 Ford Expedition: the Ford SUV of all superlatives in the metropolitan area.
Discover the 2020 Ford Expedition
The Ford Expedition is simply the largest SUV available from Ford, and makes that known through its imposing stance and its charismatic style. Available with a choice of a six-cylinder turbo of 375 hp, or a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 of 400 hp for 480 lb-ft of torque, the Expedition offers unrivalled performances in Greater Montreal, particularly in terms of hauling, with a maximum towing capacity of 4,218.4 kg. You will hence be able to tow anything you would want for with complete peace of mind and no matter the weather, since all versions are equipped with a standard all-wheel drive.
Passengers have also not been overlooked on board the 2020 Expedition. Featuring three rows of seats, it can accommodate up to eight passengers in the most total comfort. Induction charging for your phone, Ford SYNC 3 multimedia system, cruise control, air conditioning and Bang&Olufsen audio system with twelve speakers: all the comfort is there for your travels on the North Shore or beyond.
You still do not know which Ford SUV to choose? Come see us directly at 440 Ford, your Ford dealer of choice in Laval and serving the Greater Montreal area. You will be able to see them all in the flesh, and we will answer all of your questions. You will also be able to discover on location our offers and financing or leasing programs as well as our selection of pre-owned Ford SUV. We await you!