![]() The obligatory central touchscreen is 8in in diameter and can be paired on the Titanium with a configurable 12.3in digital instrument cluster. The dashboard design is smart and ergonomically sound, without raising the bar in the design stakes. The materials used for the interior trim are mostly about average for the segment, but we weren’t keen on the oddly patterned and slightly cheap-feeling door trim. ![]() We were particular fans of the Titanium’s leather seats, which are perforated as one of a number of measures, inside and out, to reduce cabin noise. The seating position isn’t especially high for an SUV and the seats are very comfortable, right across the range. Escape adds 3.5-inches to the 2nd row for the most legroom in its class. We had a play with the options and found that it was possible as a six-footer to sit comfortably behind a six-foot driver, even with the rear seat in its furthest-forward position. Note that Hybrid models have about 10% less cargo space than regular gasoline Escapes.Īt the car’s North American launch near the assembly plant in Louisville, Kentucky, Ford wasn’t shy in letting us know that the Escape now has more second-row legroom than a Suburban. With the seats up, the latter is increased by about 10% over the outgoing model, even if overall cargo space behind the first row is slightly down. Standard across the range, it provides 6in of flexibility to maximize passenger or cargo space. Photo: Fordīetter still is the addition of a sliding rear bench. grumpy kids) can connect up to 10 devices up to 50-feet away, with compatible wireless subscription service. With embedded modems onboard for 4G LTE WiFi, Moms and Dads everywhere will be happy to know passengers (i.e. Head, leg, knee, shoulder and hip room are all increased from the previous generation, front and rear. The Escape’s all-new underpinnings – it’s the first Ford to ride on the new C2 platform – have unlocked more interior space. The big-selling RAV4 and CR-V are more upright-looking, but then their makers still have the Corolla and Civic to capture sedan-loving customers… Interior design The more car-like silhouette has a lower beltline and thinner A-pillars that make strategic use of high-strength steel, both measures to improve visibility. It’s an attractive look, perhaps closer to the Mazda CX-5 than other rivals, and an entirely different approach to that taken by the angular RAV4. Ford says it sought to draw the balance between attracting new buyers from cars – the next Focus will not be sold in North America, remember – and satisfying its traditional SUV customer base. The new Escape is 200 lb (91kg) lighter than the vehicle it replaces, but also longer, wider and lower, with a more car-like appearance. For the US, the price range is US$24,885 (S) to US$33,400 (Titanium).īack in April, we got a First Look at the new Escape and all the new changes for 2020 – check out the feature below:Ģ020 Ford Escape Full Preview | 26 Major Changes You Need To Know In Canada, prices start at C$28,549 for the 1.5-litre FWD S and rise to C$40,049 for the 2-litre AWD Titanium. ![]() FWD is the norm across the range and the same, optional AWD system is available on all models, Hybrid included. Important to note however is that in Canada, the Hybrid is Titanium-only whereas the US also gets an SE Sport Hybrid trim. It is not the work of a moment to detail all of the drivetrain and trim level combinations, particularly as they differ for the US and Canadian markets. The company’s best-selling vehicle and the 12th best selling vehicle in the US, the new Escape looks to offer top design, overall flexibility, new technology, and uncompromising performance & capability. There are also three engines – 1.5-litre and 2-litre EcoBoost units, and a 2.5-litre Hybrid – and the choice of FWD or AWD. Related: Best 2020 Small SUVs Worth Waiting For – Our Buyer’s Guide The New Ford Escape: Introduction & Priceįord’s new rival to the RAV4, CR-V ( which also gets a Hybrid for 2020), Rogue and the rest will be available in four trim levels in Canada (S, SE, SEL and Titanium). Compact SUVs are big business – pickups aside, the segment is the biggest in North America and the fastest growing, too. When the first Ford Escape was launched in 2000, it had just six rivals in its market that figure will likely hit 30 by 2022. Louisville, KY – With the withdrawal of its mainstream car range from the US and Canada, Ford has been busy refreshing its SUV lineup with new versions of the Expedition, Edge, Explorer and now the Escape.
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