Is the 2010 Ford Escape a good car?
Is the 2010 Ford Escape a good car?
“The Escape still isn’t as calm-riding as the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V, the two most dominant players in the segment.” Car and Driver “While pleasant to drive, the 2010 Ford Escape lacks the mechanical polish and sophistication of newer models from Chevrolet, Honda, Subaru and Toyota.
What was the performance of the Ford Escape?
Note: This performance review was created when the 2010 Ford Escape was new. Most complaints about previous models — most notably a sluggish base engine and sub-par steering — were remedied with last year’s changes. Still, a select few say the Escape’s driving dynamics just aren’t as smooth as those of top rivals.
What kind of mpg does a Ford Escape get?
The four-cylinder automatic is up 2 mpg in front-wheel drive and 1 mpg in 4×4 versions. The V-6 has gained 2 highway mpg across the board. Getting more power and improved mileage is a very good thing. *With 2.0-liter engine; 2.4-liter is 21/25 mpg. **With CVT and Freedom Drive I 4WD; with Freedom Drive II 4WD: 20/22 mpg.
What’s the difference between the 2008 and 2009 Ford Escape?
Thanks to changes in shock-absorber tuning for 2009, the Escape rides better than ever. Like most unibody SUVs, it’s still firm, but it isn’t bouncy like the truck-based, body-on-frame type used to be. It damps out the harshest road surfaces better than the 2008 and the 2009 Jeep Patriot, a close American-made competitor.
“The Escape still isn’t as calm-riding as the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V, the two most dominant players in the segment.” Car and Driver “While pleasant to drive, the 2010 Ford Escape lacks the mechanical polish and sophistication of newer models from Chevrolet, Honda, Subaru and Toyota.
Note: This performance review was created when the 2010 Ford Escape was new. Most complaints about previous models — most notably a sluggish base engine and sub-par steering — were remedied with last year’s changes. Still, a select few say the Escape’s driving dynamics just aren’t as smooth as those of top rivals.
The four-cylinder automatic is up 2 mpg in front-wheel drive and 1 mpg in 4×4 versions. The V-6 has gained 2 highway mpg across the board. Getting more power and improved mileage is a very good thing. *With 2.0-liter engine; 2.4-liter is 21/25 mpg. **With CVT and Freedom Drive I 4WD; with Freedom Drive II 4WD: 20/22 mpg.
Thanks to changes in shock-absorber tuning for 2009, the Escape rides better than ever. Like most unibody SUVs, it’s still firm, but it isn’t bouncy like the truck-based, body-on-frame type used to be. It damps out the harshest road surfaces better than the 2008 and the 2009 Jeep Patriot, a close American-made competitor.
