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Dearborn is making big steps in the ‘One Ford’ strategy to make its products global. Both the new Fusion sedan and this, the Escape compact crossover, will basically be the same whether you buy them in Europe or America.
Another big change Ford is making is the gradual switch to turbocharged engines that promise to save fuel without compromise. Despite GM and Chrysler’s media attacks, The F-series is selling well, and the new EcoBoost V6 is mainly to blame.
Now, we’re not saying these engines are better, but Ford is. In the new escape, which is undoubtebly much better looking than the car it replaces, the V6 naturally aspirated engine has been replaced at the top of the range by a 2.0L turbo with 237 horsepower.
Thanks to 250 pound-feet of torque, the Escape can still keep up with its Sports Utility Vehicle duties, as it offers 3,500 pounds – best in class among small SUVs with turbocharged four-cylinder engines.
“Smaller-displacement engines have a fundamental efficiency advantage,” said Roger Maynard, Powertrain supervisor for the 2013 Ford Escape. “These inherent efficiencies are improved with the EcoBoost technology of direct fuel injection and turbocharging.”
Now, we’re not saying these engines are better, but Ford is. In the new escape, which is undoubtebly much better looking than the car it replaces, the V6 naturally aspirated engine has been replaced at the top of the range by a 2.0L turbo with 237 horsepower.
Thanks to 250 pound-feet of torque, the Escape can still keep up with its Sports Utility Vehicle duties, as it offers 3,500 pounds – best in class among small SUVs with turbocharged four-cylinder engines.
“Smaller-displacement engines have a fundamental efficiency advantage,” said Roger Maynard, Powertrain supervisor for the 2013 Ford Escape. “These inherent efficiencies are improved with the EcoBoost technology of direct fuel injection and turbocharging.”
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