That seems a long time ago, because aside from the recent (Image credit: Max Klamus)The Escape is a tremendously practical car. Which Escape to choose? Richard Berry road tests and reviews the new Ford Escape with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch in Victoria. 2017 Ford Escape 2.0L Titanium review.
What's annoying is the way you have to contort your fingers and thumbs to hit the targets at the base of the screen, which is deeply recessed. (Image credit: Max Klamus)The Titanium is fitted with a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder with a rather handy 178kW/345Nm. The old control set was like braille only nowhere near as useful.Here's a thing - the Escape is a tremendously practical car. There you go, world’s shortest car review. It also limits small item space, but there is enough room for occupants with good headroom and shoulder room for the front seat occupants and adequate knee room for those in the back.In the Titanium there are folding tray tables for the rear passengers, something also offered by Volkswagen on the Tiguan (albeit on all models across the range).The SYNC3 screen is mounted high on the centre console which makes it easy to see. You have to pay extra for the Technology Package to get AEB, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assistance, rear cross traffic alert and high beam assist. Ford's transition from an Australian car maker to a fully imported brand hasn't been without a few speed bumps.While the Ranger ute has become a sales hit, the brand continues to struggle in some of the key markets - notably small cars and SUVs. (Image credit: Max Klamus)The boot is a touch on the small side at 406 litres. The latest Ford infotainment system is a step forward, being both easy to operate but also offering the latest in technology - including compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel is carried over from the Kuga and still produces 132kW of power and 400Nm of torque.It's also paired to a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system in the Titanium model.But having said that it still feels more than adequately endowed in terms of performance with good pulling power from low down in the rev range, making it feel strong off the mark and when overtaking.The engine is nice and refined for a diesel too, making it the engine to pick if you're willing to pay the price premium.If there is a question mark over the Escape's drivetrain it's the dual-clutch transmission. Plus there are question marks over the reliability of it in the Focus and the company noticeably got rid of it in the small hatch.The Kuga was always one of the better SUV in its class to drive and Ford has thankfully not messed with it.The Escape feels well balanced and possesses a responsive chassis that reacts directly to the driver's inputs. (Image credit: Max Klamus)Ford's early 2010's habit of festooning the cabin with more buttons than Nanna's sewing box has been banished. Ford Escape Trend 2017 Review Practical, comfortable, spacious and fuss-free, Ford’s understated but stylish mid-size SUV deserves to sell in much bigger numbers. The steering is nicely weighted, striking a good balance between precision, feedback for the driver and not being too heavy around town.The ride is nicely balanced too, finding the middle ground between comfort and body control. Ford's early 2010's habit of festooning the cabin with more buttons than Nanna's sewing box has been banished. It can thump over the occasional bump but otherwise feels compliant the majority of the time.The Kuga was always an underrated and under-performing SUV. Dealer Retail Price.
Model Tested. What is it? Fitted with the more powerful 2.0-litre petrol four cylinder, the only other car in the class to touch it is a similarly-equipped VW Tiguan, with a A suspension tune that deftly walks the line between ride comfort and dynamic response means you can have a bit of fun and exploit the healthy 178kW and 345Nm of torque.If your family/work/orthopaedic surgeon insisted you stay away from a Focus ST, the Escape is a reasonable compromise.It helps that the weight isn't too high at 1676kg (although it could lay off the cakes, if I'm being honest) and the all-wheel drive system is up for it.
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