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2006 Ford Escape

2006 Ford Escape Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$19,380 - $28,525

Original MSRP:
$18,120 - $26,528

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2006 Ford Escape Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 05V520000
Mfg's Report Date November 9, 2005
Component VISIBILITY
Number of Units Affected 199,942
Summary ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
Notes FORD RECALL NO. 05S40. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV

2006 Ford Escape Models & Prices

2006 Ford Escape XLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 2.3L XLS Manual $19,380 $18,120 $296 / Month*
4dr 2.3L XLS $20,070 $18,749 $306 / Month*
4dr 2.3L XLS Manual 4WD $21,130 $19,713 $322 / Month*
4dr 2.3L XLS 4WD $21,820 $20,342 $332 / Month*
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2006 Ford Escape XLT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 2.3L XLT $22,535 $20,992 $342 / Month*
4dr 3.0L XLT $23,390 $21,770 $355 / Month*
4dr 2.3L XLT 4WD $24,285 $22,585 $368 / Month*
4dr 3.0L XLT 4WD $25,140 $23,362 $381 / Month*
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2006 Ford Escape XLT Sport
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 3.0L XLT Sport $24,185 $22,494 $367 / Month*
4dr 3.0L XLT Sport 4WD $25,935 $24,086 $393 / Month*
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2006 Ford Escape Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 3.0L Limited $24,930 $23,171 $378 / Month*
4dr 3.0L Limited 4WD $26,680 $24,763 $404 / Month*
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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 2.3L Hybrid $26,900 $25,049 $408 / Month*
4dr 2.3L Hybrid 4WD $28,525 $26,528 $433 / Month*
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2006 Ford Escape Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
City 19/hwy 23 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)   • • •  
City 20/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)   • • •  
City 21/hwy 24 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) • •      
City 22/hwy 26 (2.3L engine/4-speed auto trans) • •      
City 22/hwy 26 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) •        
City 24/hwy 29 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) •        
City 33/hwy 29 (2.3L hybrid engine/continuously variable trans)         •
City 36/hwy 31 (2.3L hybrid engine/continuously variable trans)         •
EXTERIOR Features
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
A-gloss body-color body cladding       •  
A-gloss body-color full grip ergonomic door handles       •  
A-gloss body-color rocker/liftgate/wheel lip moldings       •  
Black fold-away pwr side mirrors • • • • •
Black full grip ergonomic door handles • • •   •
Black grille w/black mesh center • • • • •
Black liftgate molding • • •   •
Black roof side rails •        
Body-color bumpers       •  
Clear lens automatic halogen headlamps w/delay       •  
Clear lens halogen headlamps w/delay • • •   •
Dark Shadow Grey body cladding     •    
Dark Shadow Grey painted bumpers     •    
Dark Shadow Grey rocker/wheel lip moldings     •    
Dot matrix windshield pattern • • • • •
Grey body cladding/rocker moldings • •     •
Grey bumpers • •     •
Privacy glass on rear doors/quarter windows/liftgate   • • • •
Rear 2-speed wiper w/washer • • • • •
Roof rack w/cross bars   • • • •
Round front fog lamps   • • • •
Side step bars     •    
Solar-tinted glass on doors & liftgate • • • • •
Variable intermittent windshield wipers • • • • •
INTERIOR Features
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
(4) cargo floor hooks • • • •  
6-way pwr driver seat w/height adjuster   • • • •
Air conditioning • • • • •
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (4) speakers, MP3 & satellite capable   • • • •
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: clock, (4) speakers, MP3 & satellite capable •        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       •  
Black center cluster surround •        
Cloth 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints •        
Cloth front low-back bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints •        
Cloth visors w/covered vanity mirrors • • •   •
Cloth visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors       •  
Floor console-inc: (2) cup holders, storage bin • • • • •
Front color-keyed carpeted floor mats         •
Front/rear assist handles-inc: rear coat hooks • • • • •
Front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats   • • •  
Interior lighting w/delay-inc: map lights, rear cargo light • • • • •
Keypad entry       •  
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/speed control       •  
Locking glove box • • • • •
Map pockets   • •    
Message center         •
Message center w/compass display       •  
Overhead console w/dual storage bins       •  
Perimeter alarm   • • • •
Premium cloth 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints   • •   •
Premium cloth front low-back bucket seats-inc: adjustable head restraints, dual map pockets   • •   •
Premium leather 60/40 split tip-fold-flat rear bench seat w/removable cushion, head restraints       •  
Premium leather front low-back bucket seats-inc: adjustable head restraints, dual map pockets       •  
Pwr locks • • • • •
Pwr point w/cap in floor console • • • • •
Pwr windows w/driver "one-touch-down" & accessory pwr delay • • • • •
Rear floor heat ducts • • • • •
Rear window defroster • • • • •
Remote keyless entry w/(2) transmitters • • • • •
Securilock passive anti-theft system         •
Securilock passive anti-theft system w/immobilizer • • • •  
Tilt steering wheel •        
Tilt steering wheel w/speed control   • •   •
Tire pressure monitoring system • • • • •
Warm steel-painted center cluster & front door switch bezel trim   • • • •
White-faced instrument panel-inc: warning lights • • • •  
White-faced instrument panel-inc: warning lights & Hybrid-unique gauges         •
MECHANICAL Features
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
(4) 15" X 6.5" 5-spoke styled steel wheels w/cap •        
(4) 16" Hybrid-unique aluminum wheels         •
(4) 16" X 7" cast aluminum wheels   •      
(4) 16" X 7.5" 5-spoke bright machined aluminum wheels     • •  
(4) P225/75R15 BSW all-season tires •        
(4) P235/70R16 BSW all-season tires   •   • •
(4) P235/70R16 OWL all-season tires   • •    
100,000 mile tuneup interval • • • •  
15.0 gallon fuel tank         •
16.5 gallon fuel tank • • • •  
2.3L 4V I4 Atkinson Cycle engine         •
2.3L DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 "Duratec" engine • •      
2.93 rear axle ratio • • • •  
3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 "Duratec" engine   • • •  
330V sealed nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery         •
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD • • • •  
4-wheel anti-lock braking system • • • • •
4-wheel independent suspension • • • • •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD •        
Electric power assisted steering (EPAS)         •
Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)         •
Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY* • • • • •
Front wheel drive • • • • •
Intelligent 4-wheel drive system • • • • •
Permanent Magnet electric motor         •
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes • • • •  
Pwr front/rear disc brakes   • • • •
Pwr rack & pinion steering • • • •  
Regenerative braking system         •
Underbody-mounted compact spare tire • • • • •
SAFETY Features
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Belt Minder feature • • • • •
Child safety rear door locks • • • • •
Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/front passenger sensor system • • • • •
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners • • • • •
Rear 3-point safety belts • • • • •
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers • • • • •
Side intrusion door beams • • • • •

2006 Ford Escape Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
15" ALUMINUM WHEELS •        
AC 110V PWR OUTLET, FRONT CONSOLE         •
AM/FM STEREO W/CD/CASSETTE PLAYER -inc: (4) speakers, clock, MP3 & satellite capable   • •    
APPEARANCE PKG -inc: A-gloss Silver Metallic fascias, bodyside claddings & wheel lip moldings, & A-gloss body color door handles & liftgate garnish (N/A w/18M Premium Pkg)         •
AUDIOPHILE STEREO SYSTEM -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7) speakers, 320 watts, MP3 & satellite capable   • •   •
AUDIOPHILE STEREO SYSTEM -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, (7) speakers, 320 watts, MP3 & satellite capable, auto volume control (w/62S luxury comfort pkg)       •  
CARGO AREA RETRACTABLE COVER         •
CARGO CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: rear cargo area retractable cover, storage bin • • • •  
CLASS II TRAILER TOWING GROUP -inc: trailer hitch receiver, wiring harness w/4-pin connector, up to 3500# tow capacity   • • •  
CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: perimeter alarm, front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats w/driver retention hook, steering wheel mounted speed control •        
FLOOR MATS, REAR         •
HYBRID ENERGY AUDIO & NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: Hybrid energy flow graphic, fuel economy display, AM/FM Audiophile radio w/6-disc CD changer under passenger seat, (4) speakers, navigation capability, single CD included for regional US coverage (w/18M Premium Pkg-inc: (7) speakers)         •
LEATHER COMFORT GROUP -inc: leather wrapped steering wheel, leather seating surfaces   • •    
LEATHER COMFORT GROUP -inc: leather wrapped steering wheel, leather seating surfaces (N/A w/18M Premium Pkg)         •
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET • • • • •
LUXURY COMFORT PKG -inc: audiophile stereo system, driver/passenger heated seats, heated side view mirrors, reverse sensing system       •  
MOONROOF (REQ: 18M Premium Pkg)         •
NO BOUNDARIES PKG -inc: roof rack system, wheel lip moldings, 16" bright machined aluminum wheels, all-terrain OWL tires, step bars, Class II trailer towing group, front/rear appearance skid plates, unique cloth seat trim *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*   •      
NON-MATCHING TEMPORARY FULL SIZE SPARE WHEEL & TIRE   • • •  
PREMIUM PKG -inc: A-gloss body color cladding, premium leather-trimmed seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, heated side view mirrors, reverse sensing system, hybrid energy audiophile & navigation system, A/C 110V pwr outlet, cargo area retractable cover, rear floor mats (N/A w/47C Appearance Pkg or 63G Leather Comfort Group) *Affects Color Availability*         •
PRICED DORA • • • • •
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: single storage bin & map lights   • • •  
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: single storage bin & map lights (N/A w/47S No Boundaries Pkg)   •      
ROOF RACK W/HORIZONTAL BARS •        
SAFETY PKG -inc: side air curtains w/rollover sensor, front side air bags *Deletes STD 2nd row assist handles* • • • • •
SIDE STEP BARS   •      
SIDE STEP BARS (REQ: 645 Aluminum Wheels) •        
SUN & SOUND PKG DISCOUNT (REQ: 588 Stereo & 43M Pwr Moonroof w/Shade)   • •    
EMISSIONS Options
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, CT, ME, MA, NJ, NY, RI or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*         •
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States* • • • •  
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions) *In Maine & Vermont dealers cannot order vehicles for customers in non-California Emission State locations (except Public Service/Emergency Vehicles)* • • • • •
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) • • • • •
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions) • • • • •
STANDARD EMISSIONS • • • • •
ENGINE Options
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
2.3L (121) DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE I4 DURATEC ENGINE (STD) • •      
2.3L 4V I4 ATKINSON CYCLE ENGINE (STD)         •
3.0L (182) DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE (STD)   • • •  
PAINT Options
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
SOLID PAINT (STD) • • • • •
SEAT TYPE Options
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD) •        
LEATHER SPORT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 63G Leather Comfort Group)   • •   •
PREMIUM CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 47S No Boundaries Pkg) *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*   •      
PREMIUM CLOTH LOW-BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)   • •   •
PREMIUM LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 18M Premium Pkg)         •
PREMIUM LEATHER BUCKET SEATS (STD)       •  
SERIES ORDER CODE Options
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
HYBRID SERIES ORDER CODE         •
HYBRID SERIES ORDER CODE *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*         •
LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE       •  
LIMITED SERIES ORDER CODE *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*       •  
XLS SERIES ORDER CODE •        
XLS VALUE SERIES ORDER CODE •        
XLT SERIES ORDER CODE   •      
XLT SERIES ORDER CODE *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*   •      
XLT SPORT SERIES ORDER CODE     •    
XLT SPORT SERIES ORDER CODE *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*     •    
TIRES Options
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
P225/75R15 BSW ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD) •        
P235/70R16 BSW ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)   •   • •
P235/70R16 OWL ALL-SEASON TIRES   •      
P235/70R16 OWL ALL-SEASON TIRES (STD)   • •    
P235/70R16 OWL ALL-TERRAIN TIRES (REQ: 47S No Boundaries Pkg) *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*   •      
TRANSMISSION Options
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) • • • •  
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) •        
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (STD)         •

2006 Ford Escape Technical Specifications

Brakes
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x .5 10.9 x .5 10.9 x .5 10.9 x .5 10.9 x .4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x .5
Cargo Area Dimensions
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 40.8 40.8 40.8 40.8 40.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 66.3 66.3 66.3 66.3 61.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 29.3 29.3 29.3 29.3 27.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Displacement 2.3L/121 2.3L/121 3.0L/182 3.0L/182 2.3L/140
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas/Electric I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 153 @ 5800 153 @ 5800 200 @ 6000 200 @ 6000 133 @ 6000/94 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 152 @ 4250 152 @ 4250 193 @ 4850 193 @ 4850 124 @ 4250
Exterior Dimensions
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Height, Overall (in) 69.7 69.7 69.7 69.7 70.4
Length, Overall (in) 174.9 174.9 174.9 174.9 174.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.4
Wheelbase (in) 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1 103.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.1 70.1 70.1 70.1 70.1
Fuel Tank
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.5 16.5 16.5 16.5 15.0
Steering
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4 36.7 36.7 36.7 37.7
Suspension
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Front Tire Size P225/75R15 P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size P225/75R15 P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P235/70R16
Transmission
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT Automatic
Trans Type 5 4 4 4 1
Vehicle
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Front Head Room (in) 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4
Front Leg Room (in) 41.6 41.6 41.6 41.6 41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3 56.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 99.2 99.2 99.2 99.2 99.2
Second Head Room (in) 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 55.9 55.9 55.9 55.9
Weight Information
XLS XLT XLT Sport Limited Hybrid
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3184 3257 3298 3298 3610

2006 Ford Escape Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/front passenger sensor system
Front height-adjustable 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners
Rear 3-point safety belts
Rear outboard LATCH child seat anchors & tethers
Belt Minder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Side intrusion door beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).