The third generation of Ford Escape has made its debut with the 2013 model year, and a production version of the new mini SUV was unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The big news is that the vehicle will be based on the new Ford Global C platform, shared with the new generation of Ford Kuga, which is coming to Europe next year.
The lines of the 2013 Ford Escape are remarkably modern and evoke the 2011 Vertek Concept crossover fro the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit. It’s got the same sort of grille as the new Focus and some sporty looks that should attract a lot of younger buyers. US deliveries are also to start next year, with the Escape to be built at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant.
The 2013 is a refreshing new approach to the mini SUV, with LED taillamps and MyFord Touch inside.
As for the engine range, this starts with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder capable of delivering 168 hp and 167 lb-ft in US spec. Next up is an all-new 1.6 EcoBoost gasoline unit, which produces 173 horsepower when running on 85 octane US fuel. The top of the range engine is a 2.0-liter EcoBoost with a more respectable 237 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.
The base 2.5 can only tow 1,500 lbs, but Ford boasts the 2.0 EcoBoost can pull 3,500 lbs behind it, which is quite impressive. All engines come with a six-speed automatic and can be fitted with FWD as standard or AWD as an optional extra.
"We call our all-new Ford Escape the 'Smarter Utility Vehicle' because it offers the strengths that customers today really value – fuel economy, versatility and new technology that makes driving and living with the vehicle easier and more fun – all wrapped in a sleek, more modern design," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. "Ford understands that more people every year are looking at vehicles like Escape, and we want to give them even more reasons to buy."
The 2013 is a refreshing new approach to the mini SUV, with LED taillamps and MyFord Touch inside.
As for the engine range, this starts with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder capable of delivering 168 hp and 167 lb-ft in US spec. Next up is an all-new 1.6 EcoBoost gasoline unit, which produces 173 horsepower when running on 85 octane US fuel. The top of the range engine is a 2.0-liter EcoBoost with a more respectable 237 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.
The base 2.5 can only tow 1,500 lbs, but Ford boasts the 2.0 EcoBoost can pull 3,500 lbs behind it, which is quite impressive. All engines come with a six-speed automatic and can be fitted with FWD as standard or AWD as an optional extra.
"We call our all-new Ford Escape the 'Smarter Utility Vehicle' because it offers the strengths that customers today really value – fuel economy, versatility and new technology that makes driving and living with the vehicle easier and more fun – all wrapped in a sleek, more modern design," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. "Ford understands that more people every year are looking at vehicles like Escape, and we want to give them even more reasons to buy."
Google News