The Ford Escape is a 4-door SUV offered in FWD 4dr XLS , FWD 4dr XLT , FWD 4dr Limited , FWD 4dr Hybrid , FWD 4dr Hybrid Limited , 4WD 4dr XLT , 4WD 4dr Limited , 4WD 4dr Hybrid and 4WD 4dr Hybrid Limited . The powertrains include 2.5-liter 4 (171 hp) , 2.5-liter 4 hybrid (177 hp) and 3.0-liter V6 (240 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual , 6-speed automatic and CVT transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg city to 25 mpg highway. The Escape XLT 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.
The Escape XLT 4-cyl has a 1,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Toyota RAV4 , Kia Sportage , Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester .
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