2008 Ford Escape-Car Reviews | Consumer Reports
Our network of lenders specializing in car financing can instantly find you the best auto loans right in your area. To get them to compete for your business Click Here
Ever since its launch Ford Escape has been regarded as the most fuel-efficient car. Ford Motors Company relaunches the 2008 Ford Escape with all major dimensions altered and improved to suit the customer’s expectations. The new Ford Escape comes in nine new models with three trim levels namely XLS, XLT and Limited. Both All-wheel and front-wheel drive is there to consider with an MSRP range of $18,770 to $25,520. Escape is a four door small crossover that easily accommodates five adult passengers. The interior cabin is very spacious as compared to its predecessors; also it has an up-scale exterior look. This new line-up will definitely play an important role in Ford's present success and take it further in future. The Ford Escape review is done both by users and car experts.
Exterior Look
The latest Ford Escape reflects an elegant and updated exterior styling. The design of the new Escape is highly influenced by the Ford Explorer and Ford Expedition. There are four new exterior colors introduced for the current line-up like Kiwi Green Clearcoat Metallic, Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Black Pearl Slate Clearcoat Metallic and hybrid-exclusive Light Ice Blue Metallic.
Interior Cabin
With comfortable seating for five adult passengers, the Ford Escape has enough space for cargoes. The front row seat provides ample of legroom and the rear seats are 60/40-split folding. The most interesting feature of the interior cabin is the recyclable fabric used for the seat covers, this car has been the first ever to use such a unique feature. Truly there are numerous positive alterations in the Ford Escape SUV.
Under the Hood
The XLS models get their life from a standard Duratec 23, 2.3 Liter I-4 engine, that gives 153 horsepower. The limited model is an exception as it hosts a Duratec 30, 3.0 Liter V6 engine, its output is 200 horsepower. The standard transmission in all Escape models except Limited is a 5-speed manual. The Limited model has a 4-speed automatic transmission standard in all overdrive. The transmission promises outstanding efficiency and performance.
Safety
This latest compact SUV is inclusive of standard safety features. The 2008 Ford Escape Wheels has the Safety Canopy System, front-seat-side airbags, antilock brakes, tire-pressure monitor, traction control, full-length head curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), 4-wheel ABS, child seat lower anchorage, adjustable upper belt – front, pretensioner etc.
If considered in all aspects this 2008 Ford Escape seems to be a great bargain.
