The Ford Fusion Hybrid is designed with efficiency in mind. The SmartGauge EcoGuide can teach you how to get the most our of each charge and gallon of gas so that you can go far. With seating for five, you can get your entire family to where you want to go.

Choose between a 7.6 kWh lithium-ion battery in the Fusion Energi model or the 1.4 kWh battery in the standard option. Both use power-split hybrid architecture that will get 43/41 EPA-estimated city/highway. Key features such as the integrated blind spot side view mirrors will make it easy to drive in any conditions.

Orchard Isle Auto Center carries a variety of models of the Fusion Hybrid. We’ll answer any of your questions about them and get you out for a test drive today.

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Ford’s 2018 Flex has the latest smart technologies that make driving fun and safe. Its technology package includes features like Active Park Assist and Roll Stability Control to make driving easier and more secure.

The Flex keeps you safe with Adaptive Cruise Control that maintains a safe distance from traffic, Roll Stability Control to keep all four tires on the ground, and Ford’s Blind Spot Information System to keep you aware of traffic around you. Plus, parking has never been more convenient using Ford’s Active Parking Assist, which can handle parking your vehicle in parallel or perpendicular spaces.

At Orchid Isle Auto Center, we invite you to take the 2018 Flex for a test drive and experience its smart technology firsthand. Come by our showroom location and meet with our friendly sales team to ask any questions you might have.

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Whether you need a work truck with a solid towing package or one to take off-roading on the weekends, there’s a Ford F-150 Raptor model that’s perfect for your needs. The high-output 3.5L V6 engine is equipped with EcoBoost technology that allows is to get 15/18 MPG city/highway so that you can take it anywhere, anytime.

The Raptor comes standard with four-wheel drive, a fully boxed frame, hill descent control, and power steering. The torque-on-demand transfer case allows the truck to navigate any type of terrain with ease.

At Orchid Isle Auto Center, we can review any of your options to make sure you get to test drive the perfect truck for you. To get behind the wheel of a Raptor today, visit our showroom and see what we have in stock.

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Many drivers are finding the latest electric plugin hybrid from Ford to be amazingly efficient, advanced, and modern. The Ford Fusion Energi has received some of the highest marks for its safety features. These include advanced technology such as blind spot monitoring, lane departure assist, parking sensors, and a rearview camera.

However, that’s not all. The Energi comes with several features to help you monitor energy levels and control multiple parts of the car without ever having to look at your phone.

The Fusion Energi comes with SmartGauge by EcoGuide that displays all of your energy usage in the dash. You can access more diagnostics through the 8-inch touchscreen in the center console. This also has Ford’s SYNC 3 infotainment system, which lets you instantly connect to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

You can test drive the all-new Ford Fusion Energi at Orchid Isle Auto Center to get the best rates and specials.

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When you get behind the wheel of the 2018 Transit Connect, you have the power you need in front of you, and the cargo capacity to get the job done behind you.

This popular cargo van features a 2.5L iVCT engine that provides up to 169 horsepower and up to 171 lb-ft of torque at your disposal.

What makes this engine different from others is that the cam timing is controlled by the computer so that you have the power and fuel efficiency to match the driving condition.

You have two other fuel options available as well in the form of the 2.5L being powered by either traditional fuel or compressed natural gas.

What will power your Ford Transit Connect when you set out on the road in your cargo van? Come to our showroom at Orchid Isle Auto Center for a test drive and talk with the staff members to answer the questions you have.

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Today’s cars are made much differently than those earlier models. Back then, Rear-wheel drive was the only way that manufacturers built drivetrains, but it’s completely changed now. RWD is actually used more for power, so vehicles that have a need for turbo speed such as American muscle cars will tend to have RWD.

Front-wheel drive developed out of a need for fuel-efficient commuter vehicles, which is why most sedans and compact cars have FWD. In some cases, they may have AWD, which is better for power and dealing with icy road conditions. Newer models are coming out with transitioning drivetrains under xDrive, which is a way to combine fuel efficiency with power by changing the drivetrain setup on the fly.

No matter what kind of vehicle you’re looking for, you can find a ton of inventory available at Orchid Isle Auto Center. They have the best service department and a variety of vehicles perfect for whatever you’re looking for.

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The Ford Taurus has a long-standing tradition of excellence that has kept it at the head of the pack for decades. Always on the cutting edge of style, safety, and reliability; the Taurus is also a leader in the technology department as well.

Drivers of the all-new Taurus are going to enjoy such technology features as:

• Navigation with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link®
• FordPassTM
• MyKey®
• Ford’s SYNC® 3 voice recognition system
• Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
• BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
• Lane-Keeping System
• Adaptive Cruise Control

So if these are features that are must-haves for you on your next car and would like to check them out in person then head on down to our showroom here at Orchid Isle Auto Center and take the all-new 2018 Ford Taurus out for a test drive today.

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The Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid has high-performance features that go beyond the ability to use combined gas and electric power. It has many electricity saving features that will help you get even more from this model. Let’s explore some of them.

On a full charge, the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid gets approximately 610 miles on a single tank of gas. It also has advanced features to help you get the most out of your battery life too. Its regenerative braking and brake coach help save the energy that is lost due to friction on the brake pads. This technology helps recover up to 94 percent of energy that would have been lost and sends it back to the battery for later use.

Come in and test drive a Ford Fusion Hybrid today at Orchid Isle Auto Center and see what a hybrid can do for you.

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Ford has been outfitting drivers who need a highly capable pickup truck for work and play for years with the industry favorite Super Duty. This is a truck that can easily perform just about any task that you need it to with ease.

And for the 2018 model year, drivers of the dependable and highly capable truck will also benefit from all of the productivity related features that Ford has incorporated in it that include:

• 7 available cameras
• Rear seat storage
• Flat load floor
• 6 upfitter switches in the overhead console
• 110V/400W AC inverter outlet
• BLIS® with cross traffic alert and trailer tow
• BOXLINKTM and LED box lighting
• Power tailgate release
• Remote locking tailgate
• Ford’s SYNC 3 voice recognition system

If you would like to see all of these impressive features in person then head on down to Orchid Isle Auto Center and take the all-new 2018 Ford Super Duty out for a test drive today.

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Your tires are one of the most important and most expensive to replace pieces of equipment on your vehicle. So it is only natural to want to get the most out of them when you buy a set. That is what makes your vehicle’s alignment so critical.

If your vehicle is out of alignment, then you will certainly notice faster and more uneven wear on your tire tread. This will be most prevalent on the front tires since that is where the alignment is done. Another sign of your vehicle being out of alignment is if you have to hold the steering wheel off-kilter in order to get it to drive straight. Your suspension is a complex system that requires some periodic maintenance done in order to continue to function properly, and an alignment check is one of the things that you can do to help achieve that.

If your car, truck, or SUV is in need of an alignment, then bring it into the experts in our service center at Orchid Isle Auto Center.

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