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2005 Ford Escape Review
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2005 Escape Review Summary & Specifications
Ford Escape Hybrid competes in a set of vehicles that includes the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Chevrolet Equinox, Hyundai Santa Fe and other compact sport utility vehicles. But the Escape Hybrid is unique with its fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly gasoline-electric powertrain. The powertrain provides performance on par with a V6 engine, but without the nose-heavy tendencies that often come with putting larger engines in front-drive vehicles.New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall is based in Phoenix.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD ($26,380); 4WD ($28,005) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.3-liter, 16-valve, dohc Atkinson Cycle inline four plus 65-watt (87 hp) electric traction motor and 28-watt (38-hp) motor for recharging battery pack |
| Transmissions (standard) | continuously variable transmission |
| Engines (optional) | Hybrid powertrain with 2.3-liter inline 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, permanent magnet electric motor, regenerative braking system and 330-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack |
| Transmissions (optional) | continuously variable (CVT) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system, perimeter alarm |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | safety canopy with side air curtains and front side-impact airbags, 24-hour roadside assistance |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles plus extended warranty of a minimum of 8 years/100,000 miles on CVT, hybrid battery pack and DC converter) |
| Assembled In | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Manufacturer Phone | (800) 392-3673 (FORD) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com/escapehybrid |
| Base Price MSRP | 26380 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD ($26,380) |
| Standard Equipment | fog lamps, privacy glass, power windows/locks/mirrors, lift gate with flip-up glass, roof rack with 2 crossbars, rear defroster and two-speed rear wiper, six-way power driver's seat, AM/FMM with in-dash 6-CD changer, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, message center, air conditioning, illuminated entry, four-wheel dics brakes with anti-lock system, remote entry, 16-inch aluminum wheels, 235/70 all-season tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | appearance package ($625), energy/audiophile/navigation system ($1,850), safety package ($595), rear floor mats ($25), 110-volt power outlet ($110), leather comfort group ($575), retractable cargo cover ($75) |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
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| Price as Tested | 30825 |
| Layout | front engine (rear battery pack), front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 133 hp @ 6000 rpm (plus electric motor) |
| Torque | 129 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm (plus electric motor) |
| Fuel Economy | 36/31 |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 174.9/71.8/70.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/53.4/41.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/49.1/36.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 65.5 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 8 |
| Curb Weight | 3620 |
| Stock Tires | 235/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 |
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