2001 Ford ZX2: Overview
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Pros
- Fuel economy
Cons
- Rear-seat room
- Noise
- Rear-seat entry/exit
Vehicle Highlights
Ford's "budget" sporty coupe is based on the 1997-2000 Escort that's now available in fleet-only sales. ZX2 has a 4-cyl engine teamed with manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission. ABS is optional. Standard features include 15-inch alloy wheels, cassette player, power mirrors, and rear defroster.
COMPETITION
The current Honda Prelude has been around for a few years but it has plenty of power, excellent road manners, and gets reasonable fuel economy. If Prelude is a little too expensive, take a look at our other Best Buy the Volkswagen New Beetle. It offers interesting styling and a nice mix of comfort, performance, and economy.
If raw performance is what you are after we Recommend the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, and Pontiac Firebird. Not as pleasant to live with on a daily basis, these cars offer a lot of bang for your buck. New last year, the fun-to-drive Toyota Celica also earns the Recommended nod with its reputation for reliability.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Base, man. Rating | Compact Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 5 | 3.7 |
| Fuel Economy | 7 | 6.8 |
| Ride Quality | 2 | 3.7 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 3 | 4.2 |
| Quietness | 2 | 3.6 |
| Controls | 4 | 5.5 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 4 | 4.3 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 2 | 3.1 |
| Cargo Room | 2 | 3.3 |
| Value within Class | 2 | 4.6 |
| Total Score: | 33 | 42.8 |
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