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Ford Motor Company, a compact crossover SUV, had scheduled the first appearance of the Ford Escape in 2001. The price of this vehicle was made lower than the Ford Explorer. This vehicle was jointly developed by Ford Motor Company and Mazda. In Europe, this SUV is better known as the Ford Maverick. It is also built on the Ford CD2 platform.
Last year, the Ford Escape was updated with a new base engine that was the 2.3-liter Duratec 23. It also had additional features including an additional airbag, seat belt safety system, an intelligent all-wheel drive system, and changes made to its exterior. However, the rear seat recline function has been deleted. This vehicle offers a good balance between sport and utility, with a better interior and an upgraded engine.
The new 2006 Ford Escape is a small, affordable sport utility vehicle. For a relatively affordable price, this vehicle offers a smooth ride and easy comfort. Space is something the Ford Escape could afford to provide, both for cargo and passengers. All in one vehicle is grace, style and comfort.
This vehicle is available in three trim levels which are made up of XLS, XLT and Limited. Among these three models, common features include a four-passenger capacity, brisk acceleration powered by powerful engines, front-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
The 2006 Ford Escape XLS has 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 that has a built-in clock. For the XLT trim, features include an automatic transmission, four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), premium cloth upholstery, a power driver’s seat, privacy glass, a power moonroof, cruise control, a cargo cover, a convenience net, fog lights, and in-dash six-CD changer. As for the 2006 Ford Escape Limited, it’s available with premium leather seats, heated seats, front side-impact airbags, dual front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated outside mirrors, reverse sensor and an in-dash six-CD changer MACH audio with automatic volume control. It’s also been done with a monochrome exterior, plus body-color trim and 16-inch bright-machined aluminum wheels.
Simply put, the 2006 Ford Escape has the ability and capability for great acceleration. Its taut suspension makes the vehicle run with smooth handling and performance. It offers great facilities for the transport of cargo of any kind, since the interiors provide not so limited space for all its cargo and for passengers.