The Ford Escape compact SUV continues to be a strong choice for consumers looking for a willing travel companion for road trips and the daily grind.
In 2010, Escape sales totaled 191,026, which is a 10 percent increase compared with the previous year. More than 1 million Escapes have been sold so far.
“Ford Escape combines outstanding capability and performance with class-exclusive technology and features our competitors can’t match,” said Jason Sprawka, Escape marketing manager.
Standard on Escape is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivering fuel economy of 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
For performance-oriented customers, Escape offers a 240-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 engine mated to an efficient six-speed automatic transmission. This proven engine churns out strength and provides torque for responsive power, all while delivering outstanding fuel economy of 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (front-wheel drive).