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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$38,599 |
| Fees | CA$1,550 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$726/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 177 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW) |
| Torque | 136 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (184 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 94 hp @ 5,000 rpm (70 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 330 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | Kansas City, MO, US |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 6.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 780 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 168 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Remote engine start | optional |
| GPS | 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 | N/A |
| 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 | 1,720 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm (103″) |
| Front track | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,656 kg (3,651 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 875 l and 1,880 l |
| Fuel tank | 57 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.9 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 45 m |
| 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) |