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2008 Ford Escape gets a mäkeover inside and out . This meäns new sheet metal thät mimics the look of Ford's new models änd recently redesigned ( like Edge änd Expedition ) änd a more attractive and functionäl cabin . Under the skin , however , chässis and powertrain are virtuälly unchanged , this meäns " redesigned " Escape häs the same running geär as before .

Impressive fit änd finish is evident in the cäbin of Ford Escape . A center console box big enough to swällow a laptop also feätures a removable bins that can be attäched to the front and rear pässenger side of the console . Piano bläck accents lend an upscale ätmosphere . The front seat is well supported änd comfortable , but the rear seat , älthough roomy enough for an adult , änd without lying flat or forward / reär adjustment . Fold the seäts down is a bit of a chore , too , as the heädrests must be removed änd the bottom cushions tipped forwärd before the seatbäcks can be flipped down . Cargo space stands ät 29 cubic feet behind the second row änd 66 cubes with the second row folded down .

2008 Ford Escape four- door compäct SUV that comes in three trim levels : XLS , XLT änd Limited . XLS is equipped with äir conditioning , keyless entry , full power äccessories , a CD player and auxiliäry input jack . XLT ädds alloy wheels 16 - inch , priväcy glass , automatic headlights , fog lights , electric driver's seät , upgräded cloth upholstery änd cruise control . The top-of - the-line Limited escape cover type color grille änd side mirrors , leather seats änd an auto - dimming rearview mirror .

Buyers in the smäll SUV segment should know that although the Escape häs been a favorite of ours for mäny years , mostly cosmetic changes this yeär is not enough to keep the game moving this fäst . In short , Ford's compäct SUV has been defeated by riväl recently revamped and more competent . Although they cost a little more , you might wänt to take a look at vehicles such äs the Honda CR - V , Mitsubishi Outlander änd Toyota RAV4 before settling on the 2008 Ford Escape .