Ford Escape
This compact SUV from Ford remains unchanged for 2012. It’s also worth noting that its twin, the Mazda Tribute, has been discontinued. Featuring a 4-cylinder engine, manual transmission and FWD, the XLT versions come at a very good price. However, buyers can choose to tack on some handy options, such as AWD and a V6 engine. If you’re looking for reasonable fuel consumption, go for the Hybrid. The Escape will soon be replaced by a more modern model.
Ford Escape
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$26,099 |
Fees | CA$1,550 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$491/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2,5 l I-4 |
Power | 171 hp @ 6,000 rpm (128 kW) |
Torque | 171 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (232 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Regular |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | SUV |
Category | N/A |
Assembly | N/A |
Generation | N/A |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 9.1 L/100km |
Highway | 7.1 L/100km |
Combined | 8.2 L/100km |
Autonomy | 768 km |
CO₂ emissions | 189 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | optional |
Heated front seats | optional |
Remote engine start | optional |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | optional |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Bluetooth audio | optional |
Premium audio system | optional |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
Front tires | P235/70R16 |
Rear tires | P235/70R16 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,437 mm (175″) |
Width | 1,806 mm (71″) |
Height | 1,725 mm (68″) |
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm (103″) |
Front track | 1,542 mm (61″) |
Rear track | 1,529 mm (60″) |
Weight | 1,465 kg (3,230 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | between 889 l and 1,903 l |
Fuel tank | 63 l (14 gal) |
Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | N/A |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 7/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Interior | 7/10 |
Reliability | 7/10 |
Winter driving | 8/10 |
Comfort | 7/10 |
Average | 73%(view ratings) |