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    Ford Escape XLT (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Ford Escape XLT is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a ZD. The Ford Escape is regarded as a small SUV built in Taiwan with prices starting at $31,990 before on-road costs.

    This Ford Escape is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 109 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 199 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Ford claims the Escape XLT uses 10.5L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 250g of CO2. It has a 61L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 581km per full tank

    The Ford Escape measures 1720mm (67.7 inches) in height, 4480mm (176.4 inches) in length, 1845mm (72.6 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1578kg (3478.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Escape XLT comes standard with 215/70 R16 front tyres and 215/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2008 Ford Escape XLT has a 208mm ground clearance with a 1000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    69.07 kW/t
    62.2 kW/t
    121.82 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.8 - 10.5 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    11.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    622 km
    571 km
    823 km
    Price
    $28,990 - $33,990
    $28,990
    $51,790
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,986 kg
    1,986 kg
    2,335 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 kg
    1,000 kg
    2,270 kg
    Approach Angle
    28.5°
    22°
    38.2°
    Departure Angle
    30°
    20°
    31°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    208 mm
    188 mm
    215 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,480 mm
    1,845 mm
    1,720 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,480 mm
    Overall Width1,845 mm
    Overall Height1,720 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity408 mm

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    XLT

    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 250

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 87.5
    Engine (cc): 2261
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.3
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 94
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.1
    Main Capacity (L): 61
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 22
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.5

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 148
    Maximum Power (kW): 109
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 199
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Differential Lock

    Location: Centre

    Drive

    Assisted Four-Wheel Drive Selection: yes
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
    Selectable While Driving: yes
    Selection: Manual & Automatic

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Type: Hydraulic

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 63.3
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1792

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Track (in): 60.8
    Front Track (mm): 1545
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.2
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 208
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 67.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1720
    Overall Length (in): 176.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4480
    Overall Width (in): 72.6
    Overall Width (mm): 1845
    Rear Track (in): 60.4
    Rear Track (mm): 1535
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 40.4
    Front Headroom (mm): 1026
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 997
    Front Hip Room (in): 53.4
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1356
    Rear Hip Room (in): 49
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1244
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.6
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
    Rear Leg Room (in): 36.9
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 938
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1420

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 28.5
    Departure Angle: 30

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: Blue
    Type: Gloss

    Roof Rails

    Cross Bars: Removable

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1986
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4378
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1578
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3479

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: net

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant: 4
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Fixed

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 10000
    Distance (miles): 6214

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