Expert Evaluations
2009 Ford Escape xlt
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- The 09 Escape offers more power, and improved fuel economy over the previous model
- The 4 cylinder is powerful enough, but perhaps a tad noisy on acceleration
- The under hood wiring harness is an untidy mess and needs sorting
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- Perfect size, appealing design
- Delightful to drive, smooth ride
- Plenty of value and frugality
- Engine noise is apparent
- None
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- More potent engine
- Well laid-out interior
- Attractive looks with Sport Package
- Aging silhouette
- Limited towing capacity
- Road noise
- Somewhat light steering
- Noisy engine
- Jolty ride at times
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- Fuel ecomony is good for an SUV
- Front seats are very comfortable over 600 km trips
- Hybrid drive is not as transparent as it could be
- AWD system tends to be a bit abrupt when engaging
- Back seat is best for those who are vertically challenged when on long trips, Ok for town ventures
- Needs something other than stock tires for driving on anything other than dry pavement
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- Good fuel economy for an SUV
- Comfortable front seats even on 600-km trips
- Back seat is okay for long trips
- Underwhelming stock tires on anything other than dry pavement
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- Refined hybrid performance
- Outstanding city fuel economy
- Right size for today
- Plenty of value
- Brakes grab excessively with quick hit
- Nosedive with hard braking
- None