| The 2010 Ford Escape is a versatile vehicle that does | | | | seating, sync capabilities, and a six speaker audio |
| well in cities, as well as off-road situations. Ford | | | | system. Additional features at an extra cost include a |
| certainly knows what consumers want in a mid-size | | | | rear mounted camera, further enhanced audio system, |
| SUV and the Escape exemplifies that fact. With three | | | | and an automatic park system. The overhaul |
| different trim packages, there is great diversity for | | | | completed a few years ago have made the interior |
| consumers to select. All models are fairly priced and | | | | quality much better than previous models. The touch |
| come with either front or all wheel drive. The updated | | | | and appearance of high end models is on par with |
| styling makes it a highly desirable vehicle for those | | | | many luxury cars. |
| who prefer a modern refined look for a vehicle of it's | | | | Engines available include a 2.5 liter four cylinder engine |
| size. Compared with competitors like the Dodge | | | | capable of 171 horsepower, and a 3.0 liter V-6 that |
| magnum, or Chevy Trailblazer it is more than | | | | puts out 240 horsepower. Basic models come with the |
| competitive in almost every category. | | | | four cylinder engines as standard, while high-end |
| Trim packages available for the 2010 Ford Escape | | | | models come with the V-6. For optimal performance |
| include the basic XLS, XLT, and Limited editions. As | | | | with all-wheel drive models the V-6 engine is highly |
| stated before, each is offered in either front wheel | | | | recommended. The smaller four cylinder engine comes |
| drive or all wheel drive. Basic models come with the | | | | with a five speed manual transmission or a 6 speed |
| new drivers side mirror that supposedly improves the | | | | automatic, while all V-6's come with only a five speed |
| viewing ability in the "blind spot" area. XLS models | | | | automatic. |
| have standard 16 inch wheels, full power accessories, | | | | Fuel economy is rather impressive for the 2.5 liter, with |
| remote keyless locks, and a modest audio system that | | | | city fuel economy at 20 mpg and highway coming in |
| has 4 speakers. Though the basic models don't offer a | | | | at 28 mpg. In comparison with it's competitors the 4 |
| lot in the form of modern amenities, they have just | | | | cylinder equipped escapes are very competitive. V-6 |
| enough to make long trips more than bearable. XLT | | | | models with all wheel drive boast 17 mpg city and 24 |
| trim packages come with fog lamps, electric powered | | | | mpg highway. Each model fairs quite well in the fuel |
| seats, steering wheel accessory controls, satellite radio, | | | | consumption category. |
| optional leather seats. Other additional options for XLT | | | | Standard equipment such as stability control, traction |
| models include a sunroof, 17 inch alloy wheels, and an | | | | control, front and side airbags, and antilock brakes |
| expanded audio system. | | | | make this a fairly safe mid-size SUV. For frontal and |
| Consumers looking for the ultimate driving experience | | | | side impact crash tests the 2010 Ford Escape earned |
| with a 2010 Ford Escape must consider the limited | | | | the highest rating. Most mid-size SUVs do fairly well in |
| package. Standard interior options include full leather | | | | these tests, but for a perfect rating these cars |
| upholstery, exterior chrome accents, heated front | | | | certainly beat many of the competitors. |