2001 Ford Escort Review Summary & Specs
ZX2 Coupe
Stylish, affordable, and fun to drive.
Summary & Specs
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Sporty, quick and fun to drive, the Ford ZX2 is a good choice for young, single folks. Roomy rear seats and generous trunk space make it practical for going out on the town or packing up for a cross-country haul. Its performance may not quite measure up to its aggressive appearance, but the ZX2 compares favorably against its competitors.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
ZX2 ($12,145) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter dohc 16v inline 4-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) |
130-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual airbags standard; ABS optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Hermosillo, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$12,145 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
ZX2 ($12,145) |
| Standard Equipment |
AM/FM stereo/cassette, center console, split-folding rear seat, intermittent wipers, passenger vanity mirror, rear seat heat ducts, power mirrors |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Air conditioning ($795); AM/FM stereo with in-dash CD and six-disc trunk-mounted CD changer ($295); Power Group ($395) includes keyless remote entry, power windows, power locks; Comfort Group ($395) includes cruise control, tilt steering, dual map lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel; floor mats ($55); ABS ($400) |
| Destination Charge |
490 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$14,970 |
| Horse Power |
130 @ 5750 |
| Torque |
127 @ 4250 |
| Fuel Economy |
26/33 |
| Wheelbase |
98.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
175.2/67.4/52.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
56.5/56.5 |
| Turning Radius |
31.5 |
| Seating Capacity |
4 |
| 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 |
35.1/45.1/33.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
11.8 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
2478 |
| Stock Tires |
P185/60R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
12.8 |