The Ford Escape has been a reasonable seller and I can speak from first hand
experience of over 65000 kms (2006 model) that this vehicle is well worth a
consideration when looking at this smaller 4x4 market.
Ford for 2010 has also sharpened its pencils to compete in what is now a huge
market in Australia.
People ask , what do you drive well the secret is out its a September
2010 ZD Ford Escape. Personally value and features beat all others hand down.
In the previous model cruise control wasn't standard now it is, That
with some great trim change's and outside look make this a great package that
now has come into the 21st century.
My view based on the old model was one of respect, for 65000 km it was a work
vehicle with plenty of city travel, a family vehicle for two adults and
two littlies and thirdly a interstate travel vehicle loaded up with the family.
It passed all tests Good space , good performance and suitable features and
comfort.
Fuel consumption was average and it really needed just a smidge more go in
the engine but you cant have your cake and eat it too. As I mentioned in a
previous article on the 2006 XLS Escape
my disappointment came with the warranty and a bad battery. Forget
roadside assist because you don't get it on Ford imported product.
Below thanks to ford are the features for the Ford Escape ZD 2010.
Five-door sport utility vehicle body style with short wheelbase; RHD
2,261 cc 2.3 lt in-line 4 engine with 87.5 mm bore, 94.0 mm stroke, 9.7
compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four
valves per cylinder
Multi-point injection fuel system
Automatic four-speed transmission with mode select and shift lever on floor
automatic
Full and part-time 4x4-wheel drive with assisted four wheel drive selection
selectable while driving and manual & automatic
2011 ZD
Seating: five seats
Luxury trim wood/wood grain on centre floor console, wood/wood grain on doors
and wood/wood grain on dashboard
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Air conditioning with climate control 1 climate control zone(s)
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Power steering
Four-wheel ABS
Four speaker(s) Cruise control
Tachometer
Gloss paint
61 lt, 16.1 gallon main fuel tank for unleaded 13.4
Performance: Fuel economy ADR 81/00: 10.5
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Crash test Ford Escape ZD 2008
And finally shop around for a good deal this vehicle is priced right now under
the $30,000 AUD If only the Hybrid version was available for just a small amount
more .
Just 4x4 sales ,The latest off road
The Ford Escape has been a reasonable seller and I can speak from first hand
experience of over 65000 kms (2006 model) that this vehicle is well worth a
consideration when looking at this smaller 4x4 market.
