2010 Ford Escape Review Summary & Specs
XLS Sport Utility
A terrific compact SUV.
Summary & Specs
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The Ford Escape is one of the best vehicles in Ford's lineup, and competitive in a crowded field of small sport-utilities, regardless of price. Yet model for model and feature for feature, the Escape prices are very good. The Escape offers front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, competitive four- or six-cylinder engines and the Hybrid package, which works essentially as the conventional models do. Fuel mileage for all models, and towing capacity, rank with the best. For all-purpose, reasonably efficient daily transport on the road, the Escape rates among the best smaller SUVs.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent J.P. Vettraino test drove the Ford Escape in Detroit.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
J.P. Vettraino |
| Model Lineup |
Ford Escape XLS ($20,515); XLS 4WD ($22,265); XLT ($23,540); XLT 4WD ($25,290); Limited ($25,270); Limited 4WD ($27,020); Hybrid ($29,750); Hybrid 4WD ($31,500); Limited Hybrid ($32,260); Limited Hybrid 4WD ($34,010) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
171-hp 2.5-liter inline-4; 240-hp 3.0-liter V6; 153-hp 2.3-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 with 70-kW, 330-volt electric motor |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 6-speed automatic; continuously variable (CVT) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
front-impact airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, curtain style head-protection airbags for all outboard seats, rollover protection system with roll stability control, dynamic stability control, four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) , tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
none |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Kansas City, Missouri; Avon Lake, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$20,515 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Ford Escape Limited 4WD ($27,020) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, leather seating, six-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar control, AM/FM/cassette with in-dash six-CD changer and auxiliary jack, cruise control, power locks, illuminated remote keyless entry pad, automatic headlights, power mirrors, power windows with express down for driver's window, auto-dim rearview mirror, center console with armrest, overhead storage console, message center with compass, dual illuminated visor mirrors, three accessory power outlets, privacy glass, electric rear window defroster, front fog lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, floor mats |
| Destination Charge |
725 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Package 302A ($2,250), includes moonroof, Premium audio system with seven speakers, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, reverse-sensing system, rear-view camera, and universal garage-door opener; navigation w/ Premium sound ($1,995); 17-inch alloy wheels (695); towing ($345) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$33,460 |
| Layout |
all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
240 @ 6550 |
| Torque |
223 @ 4300 |
| Fuel Economy |
18/23 |
| Wheelbase |
103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height |
174.7/71.1/67.8 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
36.7 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.4/53.3/41.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.2/49.1/35.6 |
| Trunk Volume |
66.3 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
3500 |
| Front Suspension |
independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
independent multi-link, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance |
8.4 |
| Curb Weight |
3522 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/drum with four-channel ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.5 |