2013 Ford Escape : Focus on stilts

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Despite the fact that this thing looks like an off-road focus, I like the fact that it has two choices of Ecoboost assisted power plants. I for one would opt for the 2.0 with 237hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.

The standard engine is a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder, which produces 168 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque. Next up is an all-new 1.6-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with 173 hp and 177 lb-ft on tap, and the range-topping engine is the 2.0-liter EcoBoost that boasts 237 hp and 250 lb-ft. All of these powerplants are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, and with the 2.0-liter underhood, the Escape is capable of towing up to 3,500 pounds. Depending on the engine, Ford says that the new Escape is up to five miles per gallon more efficient than the outgoing model, though official EPA numbers (or estimates) have not been released at this time. Front-wheel drive is standard, but buyers can opt for a new intelligent all-wheel-drive system, as well.
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Its a nice-looking crossover, and seeing the generous application of EcoBoost technology, it should be a winner. But, I have one problem with the Escape...

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YSSMAN
Its a nice-looking crossover, and seeing the generous application of EcoBoost technology, it should be a winner. But, I have one problem with the Escape...
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Yeah agreed, I would rather have the Mazda.
 
YSSMAN
Its a nice-looking crossover, and seeing the generous application of EcoBoost technology, it should be a winner. But, I have one problem with the Escape...

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That's a mighty fantastic problem you have on your hands. :lol:
 
R1600Turbo
Despite the fact that this thing looks like an off-road focus, I like the fact that it has two choices of Ecoboost assisted power plants. I for one would opt for the 2.0 with 237hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.



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Now that is one fine ass looking SUV. Brilliant job Ford! I think it will be one huge hit around here. Looks like the EcoBoost I4 is here to stay thank god. Now lets see what kind of power we can get out of an EcoBoosted 2.5L I4? Hmmm... :sly:
 
JCE
Now lets see what kind of power we can get out of an EcoBoosted 2.5L I4? Hmmm... :sly:
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I think the point of Ecoboost is to use the smallest engine possible per application for fuel efficiency combined with the turbo for power. I for one like the fact that most of the manufacturers are ditching the large I-4 designs and going smaller. IMO 4 Cylinder motors should never be larger than 2.0~2.3 liters.
 
Sharp looking vehicle, I really like the look of the current Ford Escape, but I also really like the look of this new model. And the 2.0L Ecoboost sounds awesome.
 
R1600Turbo
I think the point of Ecoboost is to use the smallest engine possible per application for fuel efficiency combined with the turbo for power. I for one like the fact that most of the manufacturers are ditching the large I-4 designs and going smaller. IMO 4 Cylinder motors should never be larger than 2.0~2.3 liters.
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Let me explain my point. I'd like to see the 2.5L I4 EcoBoost more than a naturally aspirated V6. Think about that drivetrain in a Ford Fusion SVT. 2.5L I4 Turbo putting out close to 300bhp? That will surely be very appealing over a naturally aspirated 3.5L/3.7L V6 right? Numbers would be quite good for a car like that while still being able to have some decent fuel economy over the V6.

I wasn't meaning just for power's sake increase displacement, I was meaning lets further the EcoBoost mission by replacing the base V6's altogether.
 
This thing looks pretty strange from a front 3/4 view. Because of the huge grill and headlights, the hood looks about a foot or two too short.

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Actually, it looks even stranger from the side. It's like they put the front end of a focus onto an suv, without enlarging it to fit the rest of the body.
Maybe it's because of the dark gray used for the lowest parts of the car.
The slope of the windshield doesn't fit well either.
Nasty gaping mouth.
Taillights are pretty cool.
I had great hopes for this car along with the XV and the cx5.
Disappointed.

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Toronado
I don't think so.
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Right. To us, yes, but not to the market at large. They typically equate more power with a bigger engine, and few of them know what turbocharging is or what it can do. That's why this whole engine downsizing thing has been tricky for all manufacturers, because most people aren't comfortable with moving down from a large, capable engine to one that is much smaller and doesn't seem as capable.

Anyways this Escape has been old news since the CX5 was announced.
 
Looks good if you're looking at it while laying on the floor.

I'll go with the Mazda though.
 
eSZee
The ecoboost f150s are the best selling models, aren't they?
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Not best selling I don't think, but a large chuck of the sales lately, yes.

I was sitting next to one at a stop light yesterday and paid no attention to it until we started accelerating away from the light and I could hear the turbo's spooling. Caught me off guard. :sly:
 
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Nothing else needs to be said. EcoBoost is the real deal and at my dealer is selling like mad. These things are brilliant.
 
Keef
Anyways this Escape has been old news since the CX5 was announced.
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Omnis
I'll go with the Mazda though.
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Yep and yep. The Mazda got out of the gate easily with the early press previews and the big push with SkyActiv technology. With everyone saying that it is absolutely brilliant to drive, and with the suggestion that you can get one for not much over $20K, the Escape is useless to me at this point.
 
I think the Mazda is rather hideous and I couldn't ever buy one based on the fact it's a Mazda. Me and Mazda's just don't gel.

The new Escape however looks really good from the front, but really odd from the side. I can see the Focus styling in it, but I think they should have rounded the back more to make the lines flow like the Focus hatchback. Although this might have something to do with aerodynamics. I guess I'll have to see it in person (which won't be too hard) before I can really judge.

I really like the engine choices, specifically the EcoBoosted 2.0L. It's about time the Escape got a proper engine in it and I'm assuming it it getting the 6spd DCT too. I'm hoping they do an ST version of it too, although I'm not sure how much more power the trans and engine can handle. I know there are some limiting factors with the same engine on the Focus ST.

I think it's a good move for Ford, even if it's just on the basis they are introducing another world vehicle. I just hope the interior isn't cheapened and that the MyFordTouch actually works properly.
 
Joey D
I can see the Focus styling in it, but I think they should have rounded the back more to make the lines flow like the Focus hatchback. Although this might have something to do with aerodynamics. I guess I'll have to see it in person (which won't be too hard) before I can really judge.
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Cars with steeply sloped rear windows always get picked on in the press and by the public for not having a fully useful cargo area. There are a lot of people out there who stack the thing clear to the ceiling, and with a raked rear window you lose a lot of that space. Remember the old one was an immensely useful (relatively) small SUV. This one needs to keep most if not all of that usefulness if they're going to net repeat customers.
 
R1600Turbo
Blasphemy.
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I just don't like them, any of them aside from maybe a first gen RX-7.

Keef
Cars with steeply sloped rear windows always get picked on in the press and by the public for not having a fully useful cargo area. There are a lot of people out there who stack the thing clear to the ceiling, and with a raked rear window you lose a lot of that space. Remember the old one was an immensely useful (relatively) small SUV. This one needs to keep most if not all of that usefulness if they're going to net repeat customers.
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True, I had an Escape for a couple days last week and I was quite impressed with how massive it was on the inside.
 
Looks like the new Escape, even with the practical rear-end is a dreadful fashion victim.

It's designed for four-cylinders, yet it has a schnoz longer than a Forester's (which needs it for that boxer-four). maybe that's to offset the ridiculous amount of windshield rake, which has the windshield terminating over the front-wheels, giving the Escape enough dashboard to sell for advertising space...

R1600Turbo
Blasphemy.
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x1000.
 
This Escape looks like a "mini" mini-van (along the likes of the 2012 Mazda 5); all it is missing is the sliding door, IMO. I really love my 2002 Ford Escape, but this doesn't remind me of an SUV anymore. Also, those doors look really big, as if the windows are too small, and the beltline is very high. However, I really like the interior, but I need to see it in person before I judge more.
 
I thought Ford was offering a variation of the Kuga, but instead it was dropped from the Euro lineup. This new Escape is as close as a replacement in terms of its design language.
 
I'll be honest.... I rather have the Mazda. --- Randy :dopey:
 
red70mach1
I thought Ford was offering a variation of the Kuga, but instead it was dropped from the Euro lineup. This new Escape is as close as a replacement in terms of its design language.
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The new Escape and Kuga will be the same thing, as will the Fusion and Mondeo. Ford is looking to streamline their lineups globally to reduce costs.
 
This car strikes me as wrong on so many levels. Number one being, it has a four-cylinder engine AS THE TOP CHOICE!.

An SUV that size should have a large NA four cylinder as the base engine and a V6 as the top engine.

YSSMAN
The new Escape and Kuga will be the same thing, as will the Fusion and Mondeo. Ford is looking to streamline their lineups globally to reduce costs.
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That's what I'm afraid of. A typical reasonably-priced European car is a tin can with less displacement than a large bottle of Pepsi. America's own car manufacturers are very careful not to let many of their good worldwide cars be sold on the home market (see: Opel Speedster, Ford Focus RS, just about the entire Holden lineup), but they're always glad to bring home the ones nobody wants (see: Chevrolet Cruze and now this)
 
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