![]() ![]() Its forward-poised stance, large wheel lips, wide body cladding, and integrated bumper guard lend a functional appearance, while its short front and rear overhangs add to its sporting appeal. New paint colors include Sonic Blue, Norse Blue, Silver Metallic and Titanium Green.Įscape is wider than other compact SUVs, giving it a well-planted road demeanor. The result of all this is a fresher, more contemporary look for Escape. Walkaroundįord Escape's jaunty exterior is fitted with new headlamps, new fog lamps, a new egg-crate grille, new front and rear fascias and new 15- and 16-inch aluminum wheels. The Escape Hybrid is priced about $4,000 more than a V6, and is available in all trim levels. Also available for 2005 is the Limited Luxury Comfort Package, which includes the MACH audio system, heated side-view mirrors, reverse sensing system, front and rear premium leather-trimmed seats and heated front seats. XLT Premium Package ($1230) includes leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 60/40 split rear bench seat, front door map pockets, an overhead console with dual storage bins, a front passenger under-seat storage tray, and a power moonroof with sunshade. Option packages are available for each trim level. Limited sports a monochrome exterior with body-colored trim and bright machined 16-inch aluminum wheels. Limited ($24,615) and Limited 4WD ($26,365) come with premium leather seats, seat heaters, front side-impact air bags, dual front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated exterior mirrors, a reverse sensing system, and a MACH Audio in-dash six-CD changer with automatic volume control. New this year is XLT Sport ($23,690 FWD $25,440 AWD) with all the XLT standard equipment plus 16-inch bright machined aluminum wheels, P235/70R16 tires, painted Dark Shadow gray fascias, bodyside cladding, wheel lip moldings and black step bars. The XLT No Boundaries Package 47S on our test truck ($1,055) adds all-terrain tires, painted aluminum wheels, black painted step bars, Class II trailer towing, and wheel lips. XLT also gets four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), premium cloth upholstery, a power driver's seat, privacy glass, a power moonroof, cruise control, a cargo cover and convenience net, fog lights, an in-dash six-CD changer, and white-letter P235/70R16 tires on 16-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels. XLT ($22,780) and XLT 4WD ($24,530) come standard with the V6 and automatic transmission. A 200-horsepower 3.0-liter Duratec V6 and four-speed automatic are also available: The XLS 4WD model ($21,015) comes standard with the V6 and automatic. It has a balance shaft for smoothness, and it comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission. The new 2.3-liter four-cylinder Duratec 23 engine produces 153 horsepower and 152 pound-feet of torque, nearly 18 percent more power and 10 percent more torque than last year's engine. XLS ($19,265) is the base model and comes standard with air conditioning, illuminated remote entry, power windows and mirrors, tilt steering column, center console, 15-inch steel wheels and an AM/FM/CD/cassette audio system with clock. ![]() There's a choice of three powerplants and a choice of transmissions. Model Lineupįord Escape comes in three trim levels, XLS, XLT, and Limited, all available with front-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). It's designed to deliver quick response while delivering excellent fuel economy. And a revised suspension improves the ride.īut the biggest news is that the Escape Hybrid has finally arrived, using a special version of the 2.3-liter gas engine teamed with an electric motor. The standard manual transmission is new, with lighter shifting efforts and shorter throws. The 2005 Escape offers a fully automatic four-wheel drive option that operates transparently in the background. The new base 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine is a big improvement over the old 2.0-liter, and it's available with an automatic transmission for the first time, a benefit of its increased power. Best of all, its prices are relatively low, up only an average of 1 percent over 2004 prices.įor 2005, Escape has a fresh new face, new headlamps, and a brightened interior. Folding down the rear seats reveals a flat, moderately sized cargo area. It also offers brisk acceleration when equipped with the optional V6 engine. ![]() The Escape offers agile handling, a smooth ride, and comfortable seating for four average Americans. Ford Escape is the best-selling of all the small, affordable sport-utilities, and it's a solid choice among these so-called cute utes. ![]()
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