Tweaks to the compact SUV include engines and transmissions to improve fuel use and performance
ANN ARBOR, MICH.–Well, I can honestly say I’ve been to Hell and back – the village in Michigan, that is. In fact, I drove through it three times, smack dab in the middle of the test route for the 2009 Ford Escape.
The Escape is the most popular compact SUV in Canada. Ford says it is adding a five-speed manual transmission option to its mid-line Escape XLT this year– but only for this country. Also added this year, to all models, is an Easy Fuel capless fuel filler, ambient interior lighting and standard cruise control.
Pricing for the new models has yet to be announced, but a Ford of Canada spokesperson suggested there should be no price increases over last year. The 2008 Escape starts at $23,999 and goes up to $34,499 for the Limited all-wheel drive version.
Set to hit dealer lots in July, the 2009 Escape wears the same skin as last year, and inside only the foam in the seats has really been altered (it’s now soy-based). Read more…
According to Howard J.Elmer
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Posted By: ashley | May 23rd
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