Friday, May 2, 2008

2008 Ford Escape

A complete reworking of the exterior has brought the 2008 Ford Escape into the next generation of compact Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV). Standard features this year include a brand new Electronic Stability Control system for added safety and security, in addition to the optional All-Wheel-Drive platform.

The 2008 Ford Escape comes in three engine flavors:

  • 2.3L Inline-4 producing 153HP and 152FTLB of torque

  • 3.0L V-6 with 200HP and 193FTLB of torque

  • 2.3L Inline-4 Hybrid pushing 155HP and 124FTLB of torque

Gas mileage for the 2008 Ford Escape varies greatly among which model chosen and whether or not the platform is Front-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive. The highest non-hybrid EPA-estimated gas rating is 28MPG on the highway, while the Hybrid gets an astonishing 34MPG in the city with the 2.3L Inline-4.

2006 Ford Escape

The 2006 Ford Escape Limited edition helps make the Ford Escape the best-selling Sports Utility Vehicle available in the American market. Powered by a efficient and economical 3.0L V-6 engine, the Ford Escape produces 200HP and 193FTLB of torque while still managing to attain and EPA-estimated 19MPG around the city and 23MPG on the highway.

The 2006 Ford Escape has a standard seating capacity of five (5) occupants and either a front-wheel or all-wheel-drive powertrain mated to the 4-speed automatic transmission.

The Escape comes with standard Leather seating, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-locking technology, remote keyless entry and power-everything including windows, locks, mirrors and driver-seat.

This years’ Ford Escape continues to show why it has remained the nation’s best-selling SUV with innovative features and economic designs to offer the best of all worlds for consumers.

2005 Ford Escape

The 2005 Ford Escape is the first sport utility vehicle to offer a hybrid model in the lineup. The hybrid version has an estimated 75% improvement in fuel economy over the non-hybrid version. With the 2.3L Inline-4 Hybrid engine, it is capable of an absolutely astonishing 33mpg in the city and 29mpg on the highway, while still delivering excellent power ratings of 133HP and 124FTLB of torque.

The engine features a Double-Over-Head-Cam design and power is routed to either the front-wheels or all four wheels via the 4-speed automatic transmission which provides a smooth-as-glass ride for occupants as well as added safety and security with the 103” wheel-base tires and improved seat belt and air-bag systems added.

The 2005 Ford Escape represents Ford’s move towards greatness with the sport utility brand, with innovation at the for-front of design.