Ford Escape: what we inherited from Uncle Henry

This machine is a cross between Kuga and Explorer, but not in its characteristics and design, but at a price. However, the Ford Escape with dignity can withstand rival economic crossover like "Lexus" and "Land Rover", completely opening the horizons for lovers of out-of-town outings and fathers of large families.

As for urban pastures, the iron horse Ford Escape is quite maneuverable for its 4480 mm in length and 1845 mm in width. However, given the solid ground clearance, I want to attribute this model to the class of SUVs, more precisely - universals.

Ordinary "Escape" without any attachments to the name has two complete sets - Limited and XTL. Each model is equipped with more than a powerful 2.3 liter engine, hiding the potential of 145 "horses". Despite the threat of drifts, the box is embedded automatically.

By the way, the fact that the footboard of the Ford Escape is quite low, and suitable for landing small children, however, the design itself will clearly please the younger motorists: good-natured lights, not too massive steering wheel, absolutely devices and displays that are absolutely accessible for perception. Although the switch in the radio in the interior salon, the driver will have to practice - the buttons are far away. But we are not going to listen to music on the road? One has only to appreciate a bunch of notches, holders, pockets for tourist trinkets, dishes, appliances - and boldly on an expedition on this iron monster with a rigid suspension.

As for the convenience of landing, the seats are not 100% ergonomic, too straightened, and the rear row is generally unable to adjust the backrest. But if you can manage - you can take a nap, because the noise insulation here, like in an airplane, and the review from the windows is enviable. That's just not in the mirrors.

Speaking about the speed of the Ford Escape, you want to forget about the rush: the AT box is equipped with 4 steps, so there is also some overclocking - but it is absolutely inappropriate and can overtake on overtaking. It is easy to turn on the all-wheel drive with a single press of a button, but in climbing it is also hard not to practice: not the suspension.

Modern SUVs are designed to carry a good amount of luggage: 934 liters - this is only without the combined rear seats (with them all 1792 liters). Will be pleased and fuel economy, and prices. Hurry up, collectors: they say, the Ford Escape Hybrid will soon cease its production - so in a year, no more than 25,000 cars come off the assembly line. What are the advantages of this modification? Hardly a difference in weight plus 136 kg will be particularly noticeable, but the economy is palpable: the switching of the mode from fuel to battery power is one of FordMoCompany's most significant patents. But be prepared for the losses in dynamics and speed - all the same the electric motors do not make the vehicles fly like a sound. But in the 2009 model, the volume of the engine was increased to 2.5 liters, and along with it - the number of horsepower to 177.

Well, for those who can not wait to get the latest products, in June the Ford Escape 2013, barely presented this winter, will appear in the dealers' saloons. Even more streamlined, five-door and aerodynamic. They say that the color scale will be doubled, and the speed characteristics will please the hitherto unattainable speedometer marks. At the same time, the price can bite, but from such bites there are vaccinations in the form of a comparison with the more expensive Japanese and Germans.