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    2006 Ford Escape

    The 2006 Ford Escape is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $39,990.

    There are 2 variants of the Escape available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2006.

    The 2006 Escape was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Ford Escape include 2.3L in-line 4-cylinder (109kW/199Nm), 2.3L in-line 4-cylinder (108kW/201Nm), 3.0L v6 (152kW/276Nm) and 3.0L v6 (152kW/276Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $39,990 - $47,490
    Transmission
    4-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $39,990 - $47,490
    Transmission
    4-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2006 Ford Escape

    Available Variants

    The Ford Escape comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XLT and the most expensive being Xlt Sport.

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    Power to Weight
    69.25 - 95.36 kW/t
    44.55 kW/t
    130 kW/t
    Boot Space
    935 litres
    332 litres
    1,650 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    10.3 - 12.2 L/100km
    7.1 L/100km
    12.2 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,986 - 2,089 kg
    1,775 kg
    2,950 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,600 kg
    1,000 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    26.5 - 30.1°
    22°
    50°
    Departure Angle
    25.2 - 31.8°
    20°
    49°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    205 - 215 mm
    170 mm
    215 mm
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    2006 Ford Escape

    Historical Information

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    Titanium

    2024

    $59,990

    St-Line X

    2025

    $66,490

    St-Line X

    2024

    $66,490

    Year
    2025
    2024
    Engine Type
    2.5L HEV
    2.5L Phev
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Electric
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Front
    Maximum Power
    134 kW
    132 kW
    178 kW

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    2006 Ford Escape

    Dimensions

    4,470 mm
    1,825 mm
    1,760 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,470 mm
    Overall Width1,825 mm
    Overall Height1,760 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity412 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2006 Ford Escape

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Ford Escape is the XLT variant that starts from $39,990.

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    The most expensive Ford Escape is the XLT variant that starts from $47,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1600 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Ford Escape is the Xlt Sport variant which measures 1825mm wide, 4470mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.

    All variants of the Ford Escape have a maximum power of 152kW and 276nm of torque.

    The Ford Escape is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Ford Escape is the XLT variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2089 kg.

    The Ford Escape uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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