The crossover was designed for a natural, upright seating position, said Chris Civiero, Freestyle program ergonomics engineer. By taking into account the "H-point," the position of an average-size adult's hip in relationship to the ground and the vehicle floor, passengers don't have to climb into the vehicle; they can simply sit at a natural height and close the door.
Other interior features include:
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| If maximum cargo carrying capacity is desired, not only do the second and third row seats fold flat, so does the front passenger seat. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
- A recessed storage bin in the instrument panel (features also now found on the new Freestar minivan and the Five Hundred).
- A total of 12 cup and bottle holders, some found in the door pockets, others in the center console.
- The optional overhead console, which can come with the conversation mirror, sunglass holder, DVD player and screen.
Designed for Safety
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| Designed by both Ford and Volvo engineers, the Freestlye "will be one of the safest vehicles that will be on the road." (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
The Freestyle "was developed by Ford and Volvo engineers and will be one of safest vehicles that will be on the road," said Jan Vulcan, Chief Nameplate Engineer for Freestyle, Five Hundred and Mercury Montego.
The Freestyle features standard three-point seat belts for all three rows of seats, with pyrotechnic pretensioners for the front seats which activate when sensors detect a crash occurring and pull the seat occupants into a better position for the airbags to deploy.