Summary & Specs
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Already a best selling line, the Escort family is sure to benefit by the addition of this charming new coupe.
Its performance doesn't quite measure up to its tigerish appearance,
but it does measure up favorably versus most competitors, and it offers
better-than-average driving fun with top-notch comfort and quality. That's
a winning blend by any standard.
Due to hit Ford showrooms in April, the ZX2's pricing had not been finalized
at press time. However, we know it will be at the top of the Escort family
tree, with a base price of about $13,000, including Ford's $415 destination
charge. Judging by Escort sedan options, we estimate the price of our test
car at about $14,500.
Sedan prices start at $11,430, wagons, which are LX only, at $12,480.
Prices for the Tracer sedan and wagon run a touch higher.
Whichever version you choose, we think you'll be pleased with these
pleasant, competent small cars.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup |
|
| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter sohc 4-cyl. |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) |
130-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16v 4-cyl. (ZX2) |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$12,580 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
ZX2 |
| Standard Equipment |
(ZX2) AM/FM radio, center console split-folding rear seat, intermittent wipers, passenger vanity mirror, rear seat heat ducts |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette audio, driver-side keyless remote entry, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, tilt steering |
| Destination Charge |
|
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
|
| Price as Tested |
$14,310 |
| Layout |
|
| Horse Power |
110 @ 5000 |
| Torque |
125 @ 5000 |
| Fuel Economy |
28/37 |
| Wheelbase |
98.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
174.7/67.0/53.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
56.5/56.5 |
| Turning Radius |
|
| Seating Capacity |
4/5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.0/51.1/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.7/45.1/33.8 |
| Trunk Volume |
12.8 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
2457 |
| Stock Tires |
P185/65R-14 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
12.7 |