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Off-roading has never been better than in the 2023 Ford Bronco. Incredibly, this SUV can tackle any and all terrains without compromising on on-road handling or interior comfort. This makes it a standout in its field. Three Burly Engine Options The 2023 model comes with a standard 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 300 horsepower. It's punchy, especially around town, and can ramp up to highway speeds impressively fast. A twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 makes 330 horsepower and accelerates with gusto. A 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 makes 418 horsepower and is a must-have if you want some serious muscle on the road. All three engines mate with a ten-speed automatic transmission. more Off-Road Like a Champion Few cars off-road like the Bronco. Tackling rough terrain has never been easier thanks to independent front- and solid-axle rear suspension, while an elevated ride height works alongside multiple skid plates to get you clambering over obstacles without a hiccup. Available steel bash plate protection covers your car's most valuable equipment. The base model offers 8.3 inches of ground clearance, but that climbs to 13.1 inches when you opt for the Raptor model. Help yourself to things like enormous mud and all-terrain tires, winch-ready bumpers, locking differentials, and an intake snorkel. The HOSS System comes in four unique packages to suit your off-roading needs. The HOSS 1.0 system includes twin forged alloy A-arms and a passive damping system, while the HOOS 2.0 comes with independent front suspension and end cap control valves. The Raptor's HOSS 4.0 gets you integrated front reservoirs and 3.1 Internal Semi-Active Dampers. But Enjoy the Road More Travelled, Too When it's time to return to civilization, the Bronco doesn't disappoint. The steering is weighted evenly and responsive. The independent front suspension proves useful when taking corners and twisting and turning through the city, as it keeps body lean to a minimum. The Bronco's brakes are potent as well. The car's safety suite comes with standard features ideal for everyday driving, including forward collision warning, a rearview camera, forward automatic emergency braking, and automatic high-beam headlights. An Interior You'll Love The Bronco's rugged interior is sturdy and largely water-resistant. Choose between the two and four-door body style and seat up to five comfortably on either cloth or leather upholstery. The infotainment system is well-placed on the dashboard alongside buttons that are easy to reach and use. It comes in either an 8-inch touchscreen or an available 12-inch touchscreen, and grants access to things like satellite radio, smartphone connectivity, and Bluetooth. The Bronco is a whole lot of fun whether it's on sand, pavement, mud, or rocks. To take one for a test drive, or get your current Ford serviced, come to Pugmire Ford of Carrollton in Cartersville, GA, today.

If you are looking for a spacious mid-size SUV that boasts excellent head, shoulder, and leg room in both rows, you need to check out the 2023 Ford Edge. This mid-size crossover has a snappy engine with plenty of power, making it fun to drive. Read on to learn more about the incredible features available on the '23 Ford Edge. 1. 12-Inch Touchscreen If you love high-tech cars, you'll love the '23 Ford Edge, with its massive 12-inch touchscreen. This multicolor screen is user-friendly, with high-definition graphics that are easy to navigate. The large screen makes it easy to see your audio, who's calling, weather and traffic updates, vehicle alerts, and much more. more 2. Hands-Free Liftgate Upgrade your '23 Ford Edge with the available hands-free liftgate. The hands-free liftgate makes it easy to access your cargo area when your hands are full. Gently kick your foot underneath the middle of the rear bumper on this mid-size crossover, and the liftgate automatically opens for easy access. This is fantastic when you are loading heavy items, have hands full of children, or don't want to place your gear on the ground to open the SUV. 3. Rotary Gear Shift Dial The gear shift attached to your steering column is no longer a feature of the '23 Ford Edge. It makes way for the rotary gear shift dial. The rotary gear shift dial looks sleek and is easy to use. A twist of your fingers and the rotary gear shift dial moves your SUV quickly into drive. The small size of the dial means you have more room for cupholders, smart storage, and USB ports inside the Edge. 4. SYNC 4A Connectivity Relax into your '23 Ford Edge with the SYNC 4A system as your copilot. The cloud-based connectivity and voice recognition of this system ensures that you have a personalized driving experience. SYNC 4A ensures that you can enjoy your favorite smartphone apps and updates automatically via over-the-air software updates for your convenience. Boost your connectivity even more with the available FordPass Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot inside the '23 Edge. 5. Wireless Capability Leave your charging cords at home when you drive the '23 Ford Edge. This SUV boasts an available wireless phone charger that eliminates cord clutter. Lay your compatible smartphone on the available Qi wireless charging pad and drive while the Edge charges your device. If you are ready for a tech-savvy mid-size crossover with plenty of space for your family and friends, check out the '23 Ford Edge. Give us a call at the Pugmire Automotive Group and ask how you can custom order your next family vehicle today.

Turbocharged engine performance meets off-road versatility in the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, a unique crossover SUV that's ready for action, regardless of where your adventures take it. With stunning technology throughout both its cabin and driver-assist features, as well as premium luxury amenities, this edition is as fun to drive as it is comfortable and offers all the following highlights. Engines and Off-Roading This edition of the Bronco Sport provides two turbocharged engines to choose from, with the first, a 1.5-liter, offering 181 horsepower along with up to 28 mpg in fuel efficiency on highways. The other engine is a 250-horsepower 2.0-liter that gets an estimated 26 mpg. Both engines are paired with a standard 4×4 system that easily conquers off-road terrains, and in select models, a more advanced system is offered that teams with a twin-clutch rear-drive unit for enhanced versatility. more The standard G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) system is also impressive, as it lets you enhance the vehicle's traction with multiple driving modes at your disposal, while the High-Speed Off-Road Suspension System (H.O.S.S) improves handling when traversing over sand, mud, grass, and other tough surfaces. Interior and Technology Inside the Bronco Sport's cabin, luxury and convenience come together with features like a dual-zone climate control, a 60/40 split-folding seat, and leather-trimmed seats that can be heated on chilly mornings. In-floor drain plugs and both moisture-resistant flooring and seating are also available to save you time when cleaning up after off-road excursions. There are also many innovative technology features available, from the 180-degree Trail Cam to the in-cabin mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. The vehicle's infotainment system, SYNC 3, can be controlled with both your voice and a full-color touchscreen display, making it simple to ask for directions, open apps, play music, or make calls to saved contacts. Safety and Driver Assistance Safety has also been prioritized in this SUV, with features like the Lane-Keeping System and the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) helping to improve safety when making lane changes. To prevent possible front-end collisions, Pre-Collision Assist can alert you when you need to slow down to avoid another vehicle, and if you can't, Automatic Emergency Braking can jump in to apply brake pressure as needed. The Auto High-Beam Headlamps are another highlight, as they can help you stay focused on the road by controlling your high beams for you, and the Rear View Camera helps you see low-lying objects directly behind the vehicle when reversing into or out of parking spaces. The 2023 Bronco Sport delivers a rare combination of off-road versatility, exceptional fuel economy, and sophisticated cabin comfort. Come see why so many drivers have chosen this SUV over others by contacting us today at Pugmire Ford.

When you need to haul your child's basketball team or want to take the whole family exploring, the Ford Escape provides the versatility and comfort needed to navigate the course. Ford provides ten models with many packages and trim levels in the 2022 Ford Escape to meet every need. Escape Models The Escape comes equipped with a vast selection of powertrains that expand from a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine up to an option of a 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid. The plug-in hybrid model boasts an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric driving before switching over to gasoline power. Towing capability is not short-changed in this mighty compact SUV. Escape's Titanium and SEL trims equipped with the 2.0-liter Ecoboost can haul up to a 3,500-pound payload. more When the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models are built with the 2.5-liter iVCT Atkinson-cycle hybrid engine, 1500-pounds of your lake boat or camping gear are on the go. Whether trekking around Paintsville and Dewey Lakes or exploring Big Sandy River, the stops will be a minimal with this fuel-efficient Ford Escape. With the 2.0 Ecoboost and hybrid options, travels become much more affordable and more on the go. Escape's Interior The four-passenger seating and cargo space give the Escape a roomy experience. The interior comes with highly textured cloth seating in the standard models and leather options in the higher-level trims. Escape's 60/40 split-fold-flat rear seat's sliding feature offers ample rear passenger leg room and spacious cargo when they are moved forward The Ford Escape has the cargo space for transporting all your instruments to the Bluegrass Festival over on Old Mill Park. Do not forget the ample space to bring home all those bushels of apples from the Kentucky Apple Festival. Exterior Features This energetic looking SUV comes in eight colors. An option of a Panoramic Vista Roof gives you amazing full star gazing views. Advancetrac with Roll Stability Control  has two enhanced sensors that provide slip detection and steering recognition. RSC also assists with maintaining control in all types of road conditions. Ford Escape's Technology Ford offers a wide range of tech features to improve those explorations of the Big Sandy Region. All models come with Ford's Co-Pilot360 package giving the confidence to handle any expeditions. Pre-Collision assist, lane change alerts, and the Active Park Assist 2.0 mean that driving the Escape gives you the self-assurance to get out on the road and drive. Traveling the Kentucky backroads is smoother with the Heads-up Display. In both Titanium packages, the Heads-up Display provides the driver with assist features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Navigation, and more. Having a vast interior, futuristic assistive driving features, and impressive fuel economy, 2022 Escape is an adventure. Stop by Hutch Ford's two locations and test drive one of SUVs in stock.

Whether you need a reliable truck for construction projects, off-road adventures, or family road trips, the 2023 Ford F-150 effortlessly fills all these roles. With outstanding engine performance and a stylish cabin that seats up to six, America's favorite pickup offers even more fun in this edition with its many entertainment options. Rock-Solid Performance The 2023 edition of the F-150 offers plenty of muscular engine choices, including a fuel-saving 430-horsepower hybrid V6 and an adrenaline-pumping 700-horsepower 5.2-liter V8. Even the more modest options, such as the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, deliver impressive horsepower and towing strength, with 400 horses and a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds offered by this particular engine. more For off-road enthusiasts, this truck can make even the toughest terrains easily accessible with its advanced 4x4 system, as well as Selectable Drive Modes, a separate system that lets you instantly adjust the vehicle's traction and handling with the turn of a dial. A Sophisticated Interior The interior of the truck offers multiple seating options that combine both style and comfort. The rear flip-and-fold seats provide more room for cargo when flipped down, as does the hidden under-seat storage area. The front-row seats both have available heating and cooling settings with premium leather trim, and to make journeys through nature more immersive, there's a convenient twin-panel moonroof. The tech found throughout the cabin is luxurious as well, like the SYNC 4 infotainment system, which pairs with a full-color 12-inch touchscreen for music, videos, navigation, and both Android and iPhone compatibility while on the go. This system's screen also provides 360-degree views around the vehicle when it's synced with the multi-camera bundle, and when you need to break out the power tools, there's Pro Power Onboard, a mobile electrical generator with outlets in the bed. Active Safety Monitoring There's also an advanced safety feature for just about every scenario in this pickup, including Trailer Sway Control, a system that adjusts engine output and brake pressure to improve stability while towing. Pre-Collision Assist and the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) can help you detect hazards, such as vehicles in front of you or on either side of you, before they result in collisions. Then there's Curve Control, which helps you take sharp turns more safely by providing additional traction when wheel slippage is detected, and instead of having to constantly adjust your headlamps to compensate for changing lighting conditions outside, the Auto High-Beam Headlamps can do this for you by automatically adjusting themselves as needed. With plenty of strength and versatility to meet just about every need and the luxury interior features and technology to make any drive more comfortable, this edition of the F-150 is a clear standout among other pickups. Contact us today at Pugmire Ford of Carrollton to see this truck's impressive performance in action by taking it for a test drive.