Hey everyone. I don't post here much anymore but I figured, this would be a good review to post.
Driving
It's a 4100lb, 200+ inch long sedan. It's a GREAT touring vehicle. But even if it had the SHO + AWD package, not a sport sedan. Still, the 3.5L/6-speed auto combo is great. The 6-speed is really geared to shift for comfort. But when you need the power, it will shift, 2, 3 or even 4 gears down if you need it. It was equipped with a set of useless paddle shifters. Fuel economy over 433 miles, with all of our cargo and passengers = 26.6mpg. Very good, considering the speed we were averaging. I was also not easy on the accelerator either.
Interior
Very comfortable and very well equipped. The Limited model I drove had the following:
* Headed and Cooled Seats, 10 way w/Lumbar
* Color/intensity changeable ambient lighting at night
* Rearview mirror with integrated backup camera and Parking assist
* SYNC
* Power Rear Sunshade (lower automatically when in reverse... but does not come back up once in Drive)
* Automatic Climate Control
* Great sounding 10 speaker auto system
* Memory seats
It's very quiet and smooth while driving. The seats were very supportive and viability, ok. There are some blindspots associated with that big pillar in the rear but it's not bad at all. It's very wide, which is something my peripheral vision had to adjust to.
Overall
To get my mom to say, WOW. That speaks volumes... "Is this really a Ford? I can't believe it!" My dad was impressed with how quiet the vehicle is and how roomy it is. My brother liked the lines of the vehicle and was impressed with the quality of the materials and fit and finish. For me, the trunk will swallow a road bike and gear. It's a classy looking vehicle and it drives well. If it lost 400lbs, it would be easier to drive but then again, for a full-size family sedan, it's fine.
Driving
It's a 4100lb, 200+ inch long sedan. It's a GREAT touring vehicle. But even if it had the SHO + AWD package, not a sport sedan. Still, the 3.5L/6-speed auto combo is great. The 6-speed is really geared to shift for comfort. But when you need the power, it will shift, 2, 3 or even 4 gears down if you need it. It was equipped with a set of useless paddle shifters. Fuel economy over 433 miles, with all of our cargo and passengers = 26.6mpg. Very good, considering the speed we were averaging. I was also not easy on the accelerator either.
Interior
Very comfortable and very well equipped. The Limited model I drove had the following:
* Headed and Cooled Seats, 10 way w/Lumbar
* Color/intensity changeable ambient lighting at night
* Rearview mirror with integrated backup camera and Parking assist
* SYNC
* Power Rear Sunshade (lower automatically when in reverse... but does not come back up once in Drive)
* Automatic Climate Control
* Great sounding 10 speaker auto system
* Memory seats
It's very quiet and smooth while driving. The seats were very supportive and viability, ok. There are some blindspots associated with that big pillar in the rear but it's not bad at all. It's very wide, which is something my peripheral vision had to adjust to.
Overall
To get my mom to say, WOW. That speaks volumes... "Is this really a Ford? I can't believe it!" My dad was impressed with how quiet the vehicle is and how roomy it is. My brother liked the lines of the vehicle and was impressed with the quality of the materials and fit and finish. For me, the trunk will swallow a road bike and gear. It's a classy looking vehicle and it drives well. If it lost 400lbs, it would be easier to drive but then again, for a full-size family sedan, it's fine.
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