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2008 Ford Escape XLT Pricing and Spec
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XLT
Overview
The 2008 Ford Escape XLT is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd April 2008 classified as a ZD. The Ford Escape is regarded as a small SUV built in Taiwan with prices starting at $33,990 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 9.8L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 234g of CO2. It has a 61L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 622km 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
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,480 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,845 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 408 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 234
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2261
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 87.5
Engine Stroke: 94.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 61
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 10.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 622
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 386
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 18
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 13.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 8.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 22
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 35
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 7.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 12.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.8
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 109
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 148
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 199
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Description: Automatic
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 99
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 99
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 63.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1792
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 67.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1720
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2620
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 72.6
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1845
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 176.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4480
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1545
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.8
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10800
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.4
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 208
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.2
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1026
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 997
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1430
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1420
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 55.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1356
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 53.4
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1244
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 49.0
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1057
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.6
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 938
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 36.9
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 28.5
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 30.0
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: Blue
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3479
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1578
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1986
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4378
Tare Weight Kg: 1540
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 10000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 6214
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