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2000 Ford Escort Review: Interior

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2000 Ford Escort Review

Stylish and practical.
Interior
A roomy, attractive cabin makes the ZX2 a comfortable place for long trips. A sporty instrument panel peeks beneath a wedge that sweeps attractively into the door panels. Interior fabrics and materials are of higher quality than some of the other cars in this class. The inside door handle is on the dainty side. Our ZX2 came with the S/R package's handsome seats, which are firm and supportive. They are a bit lumpy, however, and the small headrest doesn't raise high enough. The driver's seat is height adjustable, a nice extra for shorter drivers. The optional tilt steering column is useful if you're not an average-size driver.

The rear seats are surprisingly comfortable-something you'd never guess by looking at the ZX2's swooping roofline. There's enough headroom and legroom for a 5-foot, 10-inch adult. But the shortest person will need to sit behind the driver if the driver is tall. Heater ducts for the rear seat area add comfort in the winter. Getting in and getting out is a squeeze.

The 11.8-cubic foot trunk is a bit shallow, but it's sizable by compact standards and the rear seats can be folded forward to make room for longer items.

The ZX2 is nicely trimmed. Three cupholders with liners and a center console add convenience. Hooks on the floor hold the floor mats in place. Yet it is a compact car. Not every bolt is covered with a piece of trim as it would be in a luxury car.

It pays to read the owner's manual to fully understand Ford's optional air conditioning system. It senses when the outside temperature is above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and switches on automatically in all but two modes. The system shuts off under hard acceleration to improve performance. At other times, it cycles on and off constantly, which can be a little annoying because it can be felt as a subtle bump through the throttle. It can be turned off by selecting the vent or floor mode. Next Page



2000 Ford Escort