2006 Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid
Ford has been the leading producer of American autos for decades. This article provides background information, features, pricing, and specifications for the 2006 Ford Escape and Escape Hybride sport utility vehicles.
Ford Motor Company added the all-new Escape to their SUV arsenal in 2001. Smaller than the best-selling Ford Explorer, the Escape competes in the popular 'cute-ute' segment. The Escape is available with 4-wheel drive but offroad duty should be kept to a minimum. It's built on a unibody frame with 4-wheel independent suspension.
In 2005, a hybrid version made its debut powered by an Atkinson-Cycle 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine good for 155-horsepower. Ford estimates 31 to 40-MPG in city driving and 26 to 31-MPG on the freeway, varying only by front or 4-wheel drive versions. Motor Trend magazine praises the hybrid as the 'best-engineered to date' because it takes more advantage of the electric motor than the gas (August 2004).
The gasoline powered Escape is available with either a 4-cylinder, 153-horsepower, 2.3-liter Duratec engine or a 3.0-liter, 200-horsepower V6 with an EPA rating of 19-MPG in the city and 23-MPG on the highway. The Escape comes in five different trim levels: XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, Limited, and Hybrid.
Base MSRP for the Ford Escape XLS 2WD 4-cylinder is $19,995 and $29,140 for the Hybrid 4WD.
Standard Features:
XLS 2WD:
- Four speed automatic transmission with overdrive
- Power locks, mirrors, and windows
- AM/FM Stereo with single-CD player and four speakers
- Air conditioning
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes with Electronic Brake Assistance
- Tilt steering column
- Emergency fuel shut-off device
- SecuriLock vehicle Anti-theft via Engine Immobilizer
XLT 2WD adds:
- AM/FM Stereo with 6-disc, in-dash changer and four speakers
- Premium cloth seating with power driver's seat
- LT Sport adds
- 16' Bright machined wheels
- Black side-step bars
Limited adds:
- Monochromatic exterior
- Premium leather seats
- Overhead console
Hybrid adds
Impressive Options:
- Four speed automatic transmission with overdrive
- Intelligent 4-wheel drive system
For more information, log-on to www.fordvehicles.com or www.autos.msn.com
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