This car is a cross between Kuga and Explorer, but not in terms of performance and design, but in price. However, Ford Escape with dignity withstands competition with restive economic crossovers like the Lexus and Land Rover, completely opening the horizons for lovers of outings and fathers of large families.
As for urban pastures, the Ford Escape iron horse is quite maneuverable for its 4480 mm long and 1845 mm wide. However, given the solid ground clearance, I would like to attribute this model to the class of SUVs, or rather, station wagons.
Ordinary "Escape" without any prefixes to the name has two configurations - Limited and XTL. Each model is equipped with a more than powerful 2.3 liter engine hiding the potential of 145 “horses”. Despite the threat of drifts, the box is embedded automatically.
By the way, the fact that the Ford Escape footboard is quite low and suitable for boarding small children is encouraging, however, the design itself will clearly delight younger motorists: good-natured headlights, a not-too-massive steering wheel, and instruments and displays that are absolutely accessible to perception. Although the driver will have to exercise in switching the radio in the passenger compartment, the buttons are far away. But we're not going to listen to music on the road? One only has to evaluate a bunch of recesses, holders, pockets for tourist trifles, dishes, appliances - and boldly go on an expedition on this iron monster with a stiff suspension.
As for the convenience of landing, the seats are not 100% ergonomic, too straightened, and the back row is generally deprived of the ability to adjust the back. But if you succeed, you can take a nap, because the noise isolation here, as if on an airplane, and the view from the windows is enviable. That's just not in the mirrors.
Speaking about the speed of the Ford Escape, I want to forget about the rush: the AT box is equipped with 4 steps, so there seems to be overclocking - but it is absolutely inappropriate and can overtake when overtaking. It’s easy to turn on all-wheel drive with a single keystroke, but you can’t exercise much when climbing: the wrong suspension.
Modern SUVs are designed to carry a good amount of luggage: 934 liters - this is only without the rear seats folded (with them all 1792 liters). Fuel economy and prices will also please. Hurry, collectors: they say the Ford Escape Hybrid will soon stop production - so no more than 25,000 cars go off the assembly line a year. What are the advantages of this modification? The difference in weight plus 136 kg is unlikely to become particularly noticeable, but the economy is palpable: switching the mode from fuel consumption to battery energy is one of the most significant patents of FordMoCompany. But be prepared for losses in dynamics and speed - after all, electric motors still do not make vehicles fly like sound. But in the 2009 model, the engine volume was increased to 2.5 liters, and with it the amount of horsepower up to 177.
Well, for those who are eager to own new products, already in June Ford Escape 2013, barely presented this winter, will appear in dealerships. Even more streamlined, five-door and aerodynamic. They say that the color gamut will be doubled, and speed characteristics will please hitherto unattainable speedometer marks. At the same time, the price can bite, but there are vaccinations against such bites as a comparison with more expensive Japanese and Germans.