2011 Ford Escape Reviews

Ford Escape

The Ford Escape lead the compact SUV segment back when it was first introduced in 2001. Ford has added HD Radio this year and this feature compliments the much loved SYNC entertainment system, programmable MyKey and active park assist, a system which allows the Escape to parallel park itself with very little driver involvement.

The Ford Escape has been a staple in Ford's SUV line-up for over a decade.
Engine: 2.5 Liter In-Line 4-Cylinder Engine, V6 3.0L Duratec engine is optional
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive
Power: 171 to 240 HP depending on model
Available Models: XLS, XLT, Limited, Hybrid, Hybrid Limited

During test drives, the 2011 Ford Escape handled much as it always has. In comparison to some vehicles with updated designs, the handling and engine may not compare well. The 2011 Ford Escape comes with a choice of engines. If you need a little more power, upgrade to the 3.0 liter V-6 engine for a 240 Horsepower rating with 223 pounds of torque. With one of the Hybrid Escape models, you will enjoy the four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor for a total rating of 177 Horsepower.

With the traditional Escape models, a five-speed manual transmission is included with front-drive models, while the V-6 engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
If you like the handling and features of the older ford Escape models, you will be pleased with this one.

Other vehicles have advanced upon the features that the Ford Escape once had. Nevertheless, the 2011 Ford Escape is better than many other vehicles in its class. The Ford Escape is expected to see a large transformation for the 2012 model year. The 2011 Ford Escape models are expected to arrive in showrooms in the fall of 2010.

First impressions can ring true, but if you're betting the 2011 Ford Escape is a trucky, cramped fuel hog, you're all wrong. The Ford Escape may look the part of a 7/8-scale Ford Explorer, but its car-based running gear makes it a crossover at heart--an aging heart, but at heart nonetheless.
The Escape Hybrid is the pick of the litter, thanks to a gas-electric powertrain that can cruise along at highway speeds, weaving battery and combustion power together while it trims consumption to 34/31 mpg in front-drive versions.