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    Ford Escape XLT (2006) price & specs

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    $44,490†
    2.3L petrol5D Sport Utility Vehicle4 SP AUTOMATIC4x4
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    XLT

    Overview

    The 2006 Ford Escape XLT is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Ford Escape is regarded as a medium SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $44,490 before on-road costs.

    This Ford Escape is powered by a 2.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 108 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 201 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Ford claims the Escape XLT uses 10.3L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 61L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 592km per full tank

    The Ford Escape measures 1775mm (69.9 inches) in height, 4415mm (173.8 inches) in length, 1825mm (71.9 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1527kg (3366.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Escape XLT comes standard with 215/70 R16 front tyres and 215/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2006 Ford Escape XLT has a 205mm ground clearance with a 1000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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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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    Dimensions

    4,415 mm
    1,825 mm
    1,775 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,415 mm
    Overall Width1,825 mm
    Overall Height1,775 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity470 mm

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    XLT

    2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, 4x4

    $44,490†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 87.5
    Engine (cc): 2261
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: I4
    Engine (L): 2.3
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 94
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.1
    Main Capacity (L): 61
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 23
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.3

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 147
    Maximum Power (kW): 108
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 201
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Differential Lock

    Location: Center

    Drive

    Assisted Four-Wheel Drive Selection: yes
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
    Selectable While Driving: yes
    Selection: Manual & Automatic

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 63.3
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1792
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 33
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 935

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Track (in): 61
    Front Track (mm): 1550
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 69.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1775
    Overall Length (in): 173.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4415
    Overall Width (in): 71.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1825
    Rear Track (in): 60.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1530
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 40.4
    Front Headroom (mm): 1026
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 997
    Front Hip Room (in): 53.4
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1356
    Rear Hip Room (in): 49
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1244
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.6
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
    Rear Leg Room (in): 36.9
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 938
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1420

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 30.1
    Departure Angle: 31.8

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Rear

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Roof Rails

    Cross Bars: Removable

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1997
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4403
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1527
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3366

    Antenna

    Type: Telescopic

    Audio System

    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: net

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Number of Outlets in Boot Cargo (12V): 1
    Location (12V): Front
    Number of Outlets in Front (12V): 1

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † 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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