Ford Escape Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price

• Car Reviews,
• Oct 01, 2021

 

The 2021 Ford Escape is a small SUV that was redesigned just last year. In contrast to the previous Escape, this versatile small Suv is roomier and more powerful. Its range of new engines ensures a powertrain that will fit any buyer's budget and needs. This year's model expands the availability of the hybrid model to four trim levels: S, SE, SEL, and Titanium. Most of its variants are best suited to Aussie tastes. This SUV is a good blend of goodness, sportiness, and value for money.

Ford Escape Engine:

Most of Ford's Escape range features a 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder turbo petrol with front wheels driving via an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine produces 183kW of power and 387 Nm of torque. Thus in terms of engine outputs, the Ford Escape is one of the class leaders. 

 

The combined fuel consumption with 95 RON premium unleaded, required at a minimum,  rates 8.5L/100km. In addition, the fuel tank of the Ford Escape measures 57 litres, plus there's idle stop/start tech fitted.

Ford Escape Exterior:

The Ford Escape range is built for adventure on the road and a lifestyle on the go. This SUV has a unique exterior. It has sleek, head-turning lines on its exterior. The Length of the SUV is 180.5 inches, and the height of the car is 66.1 inches. The width with mirrors is 85.6 inches, whereas the width without mirrors is 74.1 inches. It incorporates 17" shadow silver-painted aluminium wheels, and it also has a spare tire mobility kit. It has clearcoat paint and Body-Coloured Front Bumper, Door Handles, and Power Side Mirrors with Manual Folding.

 

Some other exterior specifications are the following:
✓ Black Rear Bumper 
✓ Black Bodyside Cladding
✓ Black Wheel Well Trim
✓ Chrome Side Windows Trim
✓ Fixed Rear Window
✓ Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
✓ Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
✓ Deep Tinted Glass
✓ Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
✓ Lip Spoiler
✓ Black Grille 
✓ Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
✓ High-Beam Daytime Running Lights 
✓ LED Brakelights
✓ Automatic High Beam Headlights

Ford Escape Interior:

The cabin of Ford Escape is very functional and, at the same time, pleasantly laid out. The primary controls of the Ford Escape are easy to reach, additionally deciphering the steering wheel buttons takes no time. It also has a  snappy and straightforward to operate Sync 3 touchscreen interface. The Ford Escape has leather seats with contrast stitching and attractive quilting. The SUV also captures a leatherette dashboard cover with contrast stitching. There is also extra stitching on the steering wheel. Another nice touch is the wood-look inlays. The driver in this Ford faces a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

 

Another praiseworthy feature is the colour head-up display that is designed to work with polarised sunglasses. The seats of the Ford themselves provide numerous adjustments. This makes it a cinch to dial in the perfect position. The driver's seat offers a commanding view outward.

 

Escape's use of space inside is awe-inspiring. It provides plenty of space all around. Additionally, the sculpted front seatbacks give a lot of knee room to rear passengers. When it comes to the headroom, it might run out of space for tall rear passengers on models with the panoramic sunroof. There are no issues in getting in or out of the Ford Escape, besides the tall door sills, Besides the features mentioned above,  the cockpit of the Ford Escape is not too different from the other models.

 

You still get the following features:
✓ A clean, upright dashboard
✓ The same rotary gear selector
✓ The same 8.0-inch Sync 3 touchscreen
✓ Inbuilt satellite navigation
✓ Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
✓ DAB+ radio

 

What other specifications do you get?

The Ford Escape features the following standard  highlights:
✓ Leather seats
✓ Proximity entry
✓ 10-way power driver's seat
✓ Heated steering wheel
✓ Panoramic sunroof
✓ Heated rear outboard seats
✓ 19-inch alloy wheels
✓ Advanced parking assist
✓ Adaptive LED headlights
✓ Power tailgate
✓ Heated front seats
✓ 10-speaker B&O Play sound system
✓ Head-up display

 

Some specifications carried over from lower trim levels include the following :
✓ The 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
✓ Adaptive cruise control
✓ Satellite navigation
✓ Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
✓ Wireless phone charging
✓ DAB+ digital radio
✓ Reversing camera
✓ Front and rear parking sensors
✓ Push-button start
✓ Remote start
✓ 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster

 

Safety:

Based on tests conducted by Euro NCAP in 2019, Escape was awarded a five-star safety rating.

 

The Escape scored:
✓ 92% for adult occupant protection
✓ 89% for child occupant protection
✓ 82% for vulnerable road users
✓ 77% for safety assists

Ford Escape's AEB performance regarding pedestrians and cyclists was praised by ANCAP. Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting (curtain) airbags are standard on all Escape models.

 

The common safety feature on the entire range are the following:
✓ Autonomous emergency braking
✓ Lane-keeping assist
✓ Lane departure warning
✓ Emergency lane-keeping
✓ Head-up display
✓ Adaptive LED headlights
✓ Other standard driver assistance technologies include:
✓ Traffic sign recognition
✓ Blind-spot monitoring
✓ Driver impairment monitor
✓ Tyre pressure monitoring
✓ Emergency assistance
✓ Adaptive cruise control
✓ An intelligent speed limiter

 

The five-star rating was awarded to all petrol variants of the Ford Escape, whereas the plug-in hybrid is unrated for now.

 

Pros:

✓ It has roomy and comfortable seating
✓ It has a smooth ride quality
✓ It has easy-to-use controls
✓ It has a hybrid powertrain that gets around 40 mpg
✓ It has excellent rear accommodation
✓ It has well-rounded safety and convenience suite

 

Cons:

✓ Not as sporty as it's touted to be
✓ Transmission's abrupt shifts
✓ Lacklustre handling
✓ Crook driving position
✓ Aloof steering

Final Verdict:

The Ford Escape is one of the most practical vehicles in the class. It provides most of what is expected of a small SUV. This includes a roomy cabin, comfortable seats, and beneficial technology features. The storage capability of the Escape is certainly good enough. Therefore, the Ford Escape Vignale is worth having a look at if you're looking for a well-appointed medium SUV in the market. The Ford Escape deserves a shot!

 

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