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2008 Ford Escape & Escape Hybrid Preview

December 12, 2006

Ford Escape Specifications

Price Range (Escape XLS 4-Cyl 2WD - Limited 4WD MSRP): $19,999 - $28,175
Body Type: 5-door SUV
Layout: front engine, FWD (opt. 4WD)
Engine: 153-hp, 152 lb-ft of torque, 2.3L, 16-valve DOHC I-4
Opt. Engine: 200-hp, 193 lb-ft of torque, 3.0L, 24-valve DOHC V6
Hybrid Engine: 155-hp, 2.3L, 16-valve DOHC I-4 Atkinson w/ 70 kW DC Brushless Gasoline Electric Hybrid
Transmission: 5-spd manual (opt. 4-spd auto; Hybrid: CVT)
Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum, ABS (Hybrid: disc/disc, ABS)
Dimensions (L/W/H/WB): 174.7 / 71.1 / 68.0 / 103.1 in
Curb Weight (min-max): 3,272 - 3,794 lbs
Tires: 235/70R16 (opt. 225/65R17)
Cargo Volume (up / down; to roof): 27.6 / 62.1 cu-ft
Fuel Economy (city/hwy 4-cyl FWD / V6 4WD / Hybrid FWD): 23 / 26 mpg; 19 / 23; 36 / 31 mpg
Warranty (mo/miles): 36/36,000 comprehensive; 60/60,000 powertrain
Competitors: Chevy Equinox, Dodge Nitro, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass / Liberty / Patriot, Kia Sportage, Land Rover LR2, Mazda CX-7 / Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Mitsubishi Outlander, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Subaru Forester, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV-4
Website: www.fordvehicles.com