Ford Escape is once again the official chase vehicle of the 15th Philippine Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta: 25 countries join annual event in Pampanga
The is again designated as the official chase crew-vehicle because it is deemed as the perfect to navigate through the rough Pampanga terrain, be it across smooth highways, or through rivers and estuaries, rice fields, rough roads and lahar-covered fields.
“The Ford Escape has always been the epitome of a true and for the modern driver with a non-compromising active lifestyle, the new Ford Escape can, in both form and function, boast of a distinctive sporty design equally matched by the outdoorsy spirit of a true perfectly designed for every kind of journey,” said explained Ford Group Philippines VP for Sales and Marketing Steven Tan. “And as always, the Ford Escape very easily differentiates itself by its real- capabilities heralding a ground clearance of 200mm – giving it superior off-road capability to explore off-beaten paths. I truly believe that the is the perfect chase vehicle for the Hot-Air Balloon Festival,” added Tan.
“The delivers a powerful 2.3L Duratec VVT engine, and features a revised 2,261cc, twin cam, electronic multi-point injection four-cylinder engine that maintains its peak output of 157 PS at 6000 rpm and peak torque of 200 Nm at 4000 rpm. The new engine offers impressive performance and fuel efficiency without compromising drivability and safety standards,” added Tan.
Notwithstanding its power and agility for off-road manoeuvring, the new drives as smooth as a sedan. Packed with ’s superior standard features – power accelerator, MacPherson Strut front suspension with stabiliser bar and multi-link rear suspension, the offers better driver visibility and a more contemporary design that perfectly fits the urban lifestyle.
Design enhancements:
Without sacrificing beauty with safety, the new has been enhanced with the inclusion of a uni-body structure for maximum protection of the passenger cabin. Front-seat airbags are standard for the driver and front passenger across all variants. Other safety features include Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
The comes in seven exciting colours to fit any kind of adventure: Diamond White, Panther Black, Tonic, Chill, Ocean Blue, Moondust Silver, and Infra Red.
The entire line up is also available across all 21 authorized and display showrooms all over the Philippines. In . Or find your nearest
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