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The 2023 Ford Explorer has quickly become the go-to SUV for drivers who crave adventures, whether they're on or off-road. With multiple engines to choose from, including a fuel-saving hybrid option, cutting-edge tech features, and an interior designed for comfort, it's a versatile vehicle you'll love spending time in while cruising highways or venturing through more rugged terrains. An Overview of the 2023 Ford Explorer Engines and Off-Roading When it comes to the 2023 Explorer's engine options, you can take your pick between a sporty 300-horsepower four-cylinder, a V6 that produces 400 horses, and a 318-horsepower gas-electric hybrid V6. If you need to haul a trailer, this SUV can tow up to 5,600 pounds when fully equipped with the gas V6 engine. An optional Intelligent 4WD system helps propel the vehicle through challenging terrains with ease and pairs with a terrain management system that offers seven different modes, allowing you to instantly optimize the vehicle to different driving scenarios. more Interior and Exterior With a roomy cabin that seats up to seven passengers, this edition is ready for group adventures and offers heated seats, a multicolor ambient lighting system, standard power windows, and a five-mode massage function for the front-row seats to help prevent muscle cramps on road trips. Outside the vehicle, wheel sizes range from 18 to 21 inches with plenty of different styles available, while both dual and quad chrome tips are available as well, depending on which engine you opt for. Advanced Technology As for technology, the Explorer's Active Park Assist 2.0 feature is a clear sign that Ford is ahead of its time, as this feature is capable of moving the vehicle in and out of tight parking spaces with little driver input, and it can even handle parallel or perpendicular maneuvers. The SYNC 3 infotainment system combines access to SiriusXM radio channels, Apple and Android wireless connectivity, voice-controlled music and navigation instructions, and many other functions, and goes perfectly with the Wi-Fi hotspot. Hi-Tech Safety Features As for safety, the Blind Spot Information System can make lane changes safer by monitoring your blind spot areas, while Pre-Collision Assist notifies you of threats in your path. If braking is necessary to avoid a frontal collision, Automatic Emergency Braking can jump in to automatically stop the vehicle. There's also the 360-degree camera, which can also enhance safety by allowing you to visualize hazardous objects nearby in both parking lots and off-road surroundings. As one of the most versatile SUVs available today, the 2023 Explorer is ready for adventures and offers everything from a fuel-efficient hybrid engine to next-level technology. Stop in and visit us today at Ganley Ford West to get inside this latest edition and see why drivers can't stop talking about it.

The 2023 Ford Escape is a versatile compact SUV that offers both a plush, first-class interior and impressive performance, with all-wheel drive as an available feature. It also comes with some of the latest technology inside and outside to make drives both entertaining and safer. With so many admirable features in this vehicle, here are five that you're sure to fall in love with. 5 Things to Love About the 2023 Ford Escape 1. A Stunning 250-HP Engine Although this edition offers three capable engines, one of which being a powerful hybrid option, the most impressive one, arguably, is also the strongest: a 2.0-liter I-4 engine. Integrated with a turbocharger and EcoBoost technology, this powerful engine delivers 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet feet of torque, giving this crossover sporty performance where others struggle. more 2. Infotainment for All Occasions The vehicle's SYNC 4 infotainment system gives you a choice between using your voice or the available 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen to control your music, videos, navigation support, and satellite radio channels. Best of all, it offers smartphone connectivity through its Bluetooth technology, so you can connect both Android and iPhone devices to the system wirelessly to make hands-free calls or access music libraries from compatible smartphones and devices. 3. An Immersive Camera System Whether you're out on the trails or in dark parking lots at night, the available 360-degree camera system can make things safer, as it allows you to visualize the area around you without having to leave the vehicle. You can also keep an eye on two different angles at once using its split-view function, and it also provides a detailed bird's-eye view of the vehicle. 4. Four Selectable Drive Modes The Selectable Drive Modes feature, which comes standard with this edition, optimizes the vehicle's traction, output, and handling in different driving conditions with four different modes to choose from. Eco mode can help conserve gas, Sport makes both steering and throttling more responsive, Slippery provides additional traction for both wet and icy roads, and Normal gives you a nice balance of everything for everyday driving. 5. Key Info on the Windshield The available Head-Up Display does away with traditional display screens in an innovative way. Instead of looking down at an instrument cluster, which can cause distractions, this feature puts all your most important information, such as your current speed limit, in front of you as a visual spectacle in the lower area of your windshield. With satisfying performance, sophisticated tech features, and a comfortable cabin that fits up to five, the 2023 Escape is ready for adventures, regardless of where the road leads. To see all of its other praiseworthy features, come in and take a look at this SUV today at Ken Ganley Ford West, and feel free to ask for the keys if you'd like to test-drive it.

The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport might be a smaller version of the legendary Bronco, but it certainly doesn't compromise in terms of performance. This compact SUV has the advantage of offering improved handling in tighter spaces due to its smaller size, allowing it to perform just as well off-road as it does on highways. Combine this with a comfortable interior that delivers sophisticated technology alongside luxury comforts, and it's clear why so many drivers are choosing this SUV over others. Meet the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Performance Powering the 2023 Bronco Sport are two available engines: a 1.5-liter that produces 181 horsepower and a 250-horsepower 2.0-liter, both of which come with EcoBoost technology, which improves fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance. Along with standard four-wheel drive, there's the High-Speed Off-Road Suspension System (H.O.S.S.) and G.O.A.T. Modes, a feature that allows you to simply push a button to switch into different driving modes for taking on snow, mud, rocks, sand, and slippery surfaces. more Design Inside this edition's stylish cabin, there's room for as many as five passengers with contoured bucket seats, an available power moonroof, and optional rubberized flooring that's found in the cargo space and behind the rear seats for easy cleanups. Luxury amenities are available as well, including leather-trimmed vinyl seats and a heated steering wheel for colder days. Outside the vehicle, you can opt for a unique safari-style roof that not only provides additional headroom inside the cabin but can hold up to 150 pounds of heavy cargo on top. Technology Serving as the Bronco Sport's all-in-one tech hub, the SYNC 3 system lets you play audio files, access apps, connect wirelessly to smartphones with Bluetooth technology, and make hands-free calls. When combining this feature with the premium 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, you have everything you need to get the party started on long road trips. To help you steer clear of low-lying objects on trails, there's also a 180-degree camera that provides split-view images of your surroundings. Safety While warning you when you're at risk of collisions, Pre-Collision Assist also works with Automatic Emergency Braking, which can automatically stop the vehicle when there's not enough time for you to respond on your own. Both the Lane-Keeping System and the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) help you avoid collisions when making lane changes, and the latter feature offers coverage for a trailer as well. Combining both driver-assist and safety technology, the Adaptive Cruise Control can adjust speed to respond to the flow of traffic while maintaining your preferred speed whenever possible. With a potent combination of strong performance, off-road versatility, and both comfort and advanced technology throughout its cabin, the 2023 Bronco Sport is ready to tackle both trails and highways with ease. To see this unique SUV in person, get in touch with us today at Ganley Ford West, and our friendly staff members will be here to go over all of its other impressive features with you.