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    2008 Ford Escape

    The new Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XLT variant and topping out at $33,990 for the XLT.

    There is 1 variant of the Escape available in Australia.

    The Ford Escape is only available with an null motor that produces 109kW and 199Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 Escape is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $28,990 - $33,990

    Transmission

    4-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4

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    Retail Price

    $28,990 - $33,990

    Transmission

    4-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    4x4

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded

    Body Types

    SUV

    Powertrain Type

    4x4

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

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    2008 Ford Escape

    Available Variants

    The Ford Escape comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XLT and the most expensive being XLT.

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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
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,480 mm
    Overall Width1,845 mm
    Overall Height1,720 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity408 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ford Escape is the XLT that starts from $28,990.

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    The most expensive Ford Escape is the XLT that starts from $33,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is offered by the XLT which can tow 1000 kg

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    The largest Ford Escape is the XLT which measures 1845mm wide, 4480mm in length and sits 1720mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Escape is the XLT which has 109kW of power from its 2.3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Escape is built in Taiwan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Escape is the XLT which weighs 1986 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Escape uses Unleaded.

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