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Ford Escape

The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings
Price $21,499 – $37,499 Payments
Fuel consumption 6.0 – 9.8 L/100km
The all-new Ford Escape, based on the Focus platform, arrives with three four-cylinder engines all mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The base model, front-wheel driven only, uses a 2.5l. Further up the range are two EcoBoost engines, the new-to-these-shores 1.6l and the brilliant 2.0l, both available in either front or all-wheel drive. Much sportier and more economical than before, the 2.5l version also makes it one of the most inexpensive SUVs on the market.

The Car Guide rating  73%

Pros

  • Completely techno (some trims)
  • Good power from EcoBoost engines
  • Fuel efficient (provided you behave)
  • New eye-catching shape
  • Kick-activated hatch (option)

Cons

  • Suspension too tight for most tastes
  • Manual shifting not very instinctive
  • Expensive AWD Escape
Driving 8/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2013

N/A

Recalls

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