Just got one of these exactly like the one in this video. First time I've ever bought a base spec car and I think it's lovely. It's real quick too for a family run about

We had a cx5 and for renewal looked at cx5, rav4 and escape for replacement . We chose the escape over the others because looks/specification and great engine, the Rav4 had the corolla engine which is too small, and you had to spend 50k to get a turbo in the Mazda. The Ford ticks all the boxes and then some: proper 8 speed gearbox, all lights internal and external LED, scene lighting, wireless charger, no extra cost for navigation, proper lane keep assist.. Pretty happy with it so far. The rear number plate frame is odd so took that off on day 2.

@mamacooking1498

3 жыл бұрын

Did you paid extra for park pack on Escape?

@hughmangus2324

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100%

I really love this new Escape, more powerful and cheaper than its rival, also the interior looks better as well. BTW, the front grill of base model looks much better than the picture on Ford website.

I'm actually really impressed with the new Escape/Kuga. Base model and is loaded with features, plus great power output! The only things I'm not a fan of are those back doors and no centre armrest...but if I was buying it just for myself I think it would be at the top of my shopping list! At the base price level, I honestly can't think of a better car. Ford really needs to advertise this cleverly as I think if people actually knew what it had as standard equipment it would sell very well. Much better than the Rav 4 👍

@sjb2471

3 жыл бұрын

In fairness this is the base model - in the upscale Vignale, the back doors are also soft touch, which is common across most brands these days.

@Avv45

3 жыл бұрын

@@sjb2471 ah ok I wasn't aware that the rear doors are soft touch on the vignale. For a base model I think it's great

Great review Paul I think the new escape is a much better car than the pervious gen especially the interior

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Best SUV imho in the segment with ford to be congratulated on the specification of the new escape/kuga for our market - it would be my first choice

Love this review Paul, especially the practicality stuff like driving comfort, it is something you take for granted until it is not there - which I have noticed driving around a Yaris Ascent hire car over the last week! I test drove this one last week and we've opted for it over the CX-5 (got a great deal on a demo car with a few extras eg powered tailgate). Picking it up this afternoon, can't wait!

Hey Paul. Awesome review, I do appreciate how in depth you get especially with driving comfort. I know I have picked on a few things in past reviews but keep up the great work.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :-)

This is how bumpers should be otherwise even a small hit at rear ends up damaging the tail gate. This a real bumper like the way it used to be on old cars.

ST line and Vignale look fantastic

@auPython

3 жыл бұрын

That is why I bought my Vignale, love the Lucid Red paint. Admittedly it is not as nice as the CX-5's Soul Red Crystal Metallic, but still lovely.

The missus bought one last week. Yet to pick it up from the Dealer. Give you head's up, on what she thinks, in a few weeks. Cheers.

Good review, I like the new design, better than the outgoing model.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Yeah looks good it's a wonder why you don't see alot more of these on the road... Excellent review too👍

@steveraleigh100

3 жыл бұрын

They are great. I was lucky to buy a demo model. The dealers can't get any atm.

Another excellent review Paul!!! 😍

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

Tested the base model twice and so far its the only car that actually drives as good as my Audi and ive tested many cars recently. The only disappointment is no leather and power adjusted seats for its relatively high price and competition. Not a cheap car but definitely the best engine Ive driven for a long time .The steering is definitely sharp but felt comfortable on my test drives.

Coming from the previous gen Escape. This is significantly better. Power, torque, handling - ✅ the back middle seat is narrower though than the old gen. I did a test drive with this car a few weeks back and the rest was history 😅 FordPass is a nifty feature but I haven’t used it that much. It’ll be handy come winter season for sure.

i think car expert does a very good job of reviewing car! very well done.

@pastorofmuppets8834

3 жыл бұрын

Did you just review a car reviewer?

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looks awesome especially in St-line trim. Definitely a big improvement and my number one choice SUV in this segment. However I’d prefer a Focus over Escape imo

Very good job I love like very nice good looking at car 2021 Ford Escape suv and coming back Ford kuga suv in Australia big fan of Ford and dodge and Chrysler I love 3 car I love v8 engine

Good, comprehensive review. I have test driven an ST Line front drive, noticed torque steer & wheel chirping on heavy acceleration, Hopefully taking an AWD Vignale for a test drive this weekend. The engine is great, I like the dash layout, and found it quite practical & easy to use.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

I think the AWD will sort that. After we filmed I did notice some torque steer, especially when getting on the throttle out of a turn.

@helloreviews

2 жыл бұрын

i Have the fwd 2.0 ecoboost and almost every time i have torque steer,

Simply superb review. I test drove the Vignale and it was a welcome surprise. It was better than the CX5 comfort minus the corse noise from the 2.5 ltr engine and minus the height to get in, more spacious than a Skoda Karoq and the power delivery through the 8 speed automatic made even more enjoyable than the Kia Sportage or the Hyundai Tucson. My test car showed figures of 7.1 in eco mode which is superb. I think Ford has done a fantastic job with this car. Infact, I am so tempted to buy it after owning only Japanese cars. Perhaps, I might as well.

Would you prefer to drive the kuga over the puma? I really don’t know which one to buy.. 🤔

Looks very good, more like a Porsche macan from front. Hope gets more on sales figures of ford in Australia. Looks like it has more features in base version compared to its competitors... Unfortunately ford and European cars have an impression that they are costly to maintain which isn't purely true compared to Japanese and Korean cars

Hi Paul. Thanks for a nice review. You didn’t mention the rear seat recliner though. It’s a very useful feature.

Took a detour to a Ford dealership today and it looks even better in person. It was the st line which is the one i would buy.

Interesting how North America gets a much larger center console storage compartment, but we don’t get the remote child lock, a map pocket on the rear of the driver seat, or the rear seat releases in the boot. Your base model is the equivalent of our SEL and our base engine is a 1.5LT 3 cylinder. . In North America we have the following trims : S -> SE -> SEL -> Titanium

The engine and 8 speed auto are good. Also, it has the indicator stalk where it should be. But that’s about it for me.

@q3b26

3 жыл бұрын

Indicator stalk on the wrong side? 😂

@robertvanempel5810

3 жыл бұрын

@@q3b26 it’s really weird, some have the indicator stalk on the right, others on the left.

Fair review and a great car - obviously it’s mainstream and built to a price in certain areas that you rightly point out, but this level of performance, tech and chassis engineering in a mainstream, medium SUV is cause for celebration! I’d probably never buy one, but I’m glad I live in a time where a very mainstream manufacturer builds an affordable car with things like an 8 speed transmission, built in modem connectivity, aluminium bonnet and suspension control arms (front and rear...until recently the domain strictly of mega $ luxury or sports cars), and laminated (almost unbreakable) accoustic front door glass, again usually only an option on high end luxury cars.

for us it's a Ford Kuga in EU. Good review👍

@_OZZIE_RASCAL

3 жыл бұрын

In Australia It originally was a escape many years ago Then a Kuga Then years later they switched back to escape

@_b_k

3 жыл бұрын

@@_OZZIE_RASCAL 🙆

@BomberFletch31

3 жыл бұрын

@@_OZZIE_RASCAL except that they were different cars. The original Ford Escape was a badge-engineered Mazda Tribute. The Ford Kuga is an entirely in-house Ford design, as is this current Escape.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@auPython

3 жыл бұрын

Interestingly, when I entered the VIN of my Vignale into the Ford Pass app, it listed it as a Kuga, not an Escape.

We love Ford Pass Connect , mostly it’s just whats needed.

Re styling that extended boot lip will be a magnet for dust/dirt and I don't like the positioning of the reverse camera. Looks like an afterthought! Interior is still typical Ford - very bland with no style. Like the soft touch knee rest. Seems to have good features for the price. Nice engine, fuel usage a bit high though. Overall I like the look if it and it seems to be decent but also typical Ford with the below standard interior styling/quality.

Hey Paul, thank you for another great review with the entry grade. I would like to ask Ford Escape would be better over Nissan Qashqai Ti? Thank you mate!

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yep I’d be buying this over the Nissan. It’s punchier and the tech is better.

@mymate_javed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul for the suggestions!

I had been Ford Focus Owner for 7 yrs , Ford is tuned for someone who like sportier ride not comfy superb engines to be honest , but ultimately bit letdown in gear refinement and interior details. What i believed is ultimately u sit inside the car . But all in all a good brand .

I'd suggest add night test, eg how the lights look like in the dark and how it feels to have a night drive

Boot space is incorect. Others said 435-521 cm.

Can you review the new Haval H6 please?

I thought the same about the steering when I drove it. Great value for money though, especially with that engine & gearbox combo

@Darrenraitt

3 жыл бұрын

Very similar to the 2lt Holden equinox engine and gearbox, similar output, in fact there is lots of similarity between the two cars.

@bigwangmark

3 жыл бұрын

@@Darrenraitt What is a holden? Too soon?

@Darrenraitt

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigwangmark not to soon unfortunately 😥

@sjb2471

3 жыл бұрын

@@Darrenraitt for engine and gearbox, yes, but that’s where it ends. This sits on a far more sophisticated platform than the Equinox does. Drive the two back to back and you’ll feel it.

@Darrenraitt

3 жыл бұрын

@@sjb2471 different platform perhaps but i bet like all new cars they all drive the same.

Nothing like a car review from Paul. The best to ever do it

Overall a bit of a plain Jane. However the interior has an Audi feel to it and a touch of Porsche Cayenne at the front. Cheers

Another wicked review, in your opinion what’s safer SUV or sedan?

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the vehicle. A lot of people feel safer in an SUV, but modern sedans can be just as safe. All depends on the construction.

It would be interesting to see the better models. Thanks again Paul

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Will try and get our hands on more of them 😁

Paul..., say this Tongue twister. I love your accent and this would be a blast to hear you say. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

😅

The Ford Kuga is quite popular in Europe but under-rated even here compared to the VW Tiguan. The Kuga is easily the Tiguan's equal and better value for money.

Hey Paul, great review :) if you don’t mind sharing, what do you think between the Escape ST Line AWD and the Kia Seltos GT Line? Biggest differences between the two?

Love your reviews Paul. Any chance for for a ford escape Phev 2022 review??

Thank you for this awesome review! We also watched your Rav4 Hybrid review. Which one would you prefer?

Blacked out wheels look better to me. Styling looks good. Maybe it needs a wheel alignment to fix steering? Would the 0-100kph be the same in sport mode?

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Yep same in all modes if you go full throttle :-)

@Malc664

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus OK 👍🏼

The designated driver company I work for has a '21 Escape Hybrid, and I can't seem to find where to plug in my 3.5mm audio jack for the life of me!

The wheels.... my 2014 (built late 2013) Kia Cerato Koup has that style . Now every cars seemingly getting that. The Kia also has LED tail lights which is now becoming more common as well.

I sorta missed how this is better than the Focus. I think it's cheaper for starters yes? Has a good power to weight tho. Unusual in this breeder bracket. Nice to see. Good review Paul 👍

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

It’s more expensive than the Focus.

I own the 21 hybrid, love it, great car

Nice looks

I have the original escape and it’s been a great car and still going strong. It was built by Mazda though 😂

Ford Pass is great. it's the best of the car apps I've used. on my 2017, it was a $200 option, but then it's free for good. No subscriptions. It's good enough that it's a real consideration for my next vehicle. USA here. And that Escape looks a bit different than ours on the outside.

@sjb2471

3 жыл бұрын

That’s because this is actually a Ford Kuga from Europe. The car was designed in Germany and the euro versions are different in quite a few areas compared to the North American Escape models.

Great review Paul i enjoy watching your in depth reviews. Thinking of buying an mid size Family Suv. Shortlisted Options are Skoda kodiaq base model. Ford escape st AWD Honda CRV VTI L AWD Upcoming Outlander (2022) Max budget 40k Your recommendation please.

@jcai922

3 жыл бұрын

think Safe, get the ford.

You are doing an awesome job, much better even than magazines and other competitors. Would love to know which do you prefer, Escape or Tiguan?

Hi Paul, Thank you for your detailed review. We were toying between Qashqai TI, the CHR Koba, and the Mazda CX30. I love your detailed run throughs and have watched them all for your consistency. We test drove the ST Line Escape today after previously being sold on Qashqai, and what a curve ball. I too hated the plastic door cards in rear. I think I'm noticing due to your reviews lol. Qashqui with the 360 cameras and much more comfortable ride (mostly city driving), v AWD Escape with punchier engine yet really uncomfortable ride. Resale would be better for which in 3 years do you think?

Smart looking vehicle, with plenty of grunt. Would love it in all wheel drive configuration. Still wish Subie produced the turbocharged Forester. This Ford will be on my "have a look" at list. Nice review,keep up the good work.

@kevildub

3 жыл бұрын

I agree and I can't believe Subaru don't offer some turbo variant of the Forrester. Plenty of Euro wagon and SUV options with some turbo grunt though. I think Subaru would sell plenty of turbo Forresters in Australia.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JohnSmith-vv1cw

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, had my XT Forester for 10 years and would buy another one in a heartbeat. Glad to hear that Ford still puts decent engines in their SUVs.

Tuscon Highlander N Line or the Escape Vignale. On my buy list next year. Paul, which one would you choose if you had to pick ??? I'm conflicted. AWD models.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Tough call! I’d lean toward the diesel Tucson and if you’re not a diesel fan; the Ecoboost Escape 😁

@maki7361

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus thanks mate. Vignale is more the power drivers SUV in my view and more unique in terms of road presence. The car that would be a cracker is the N Tuscon if we get it here with the 206 kw N performance engine. Might wait & see if it comes here.

Love to watching you review and hard decision for me to decide to up great my new car. I planning to moving away from my job and about 60 kg. away per one way. I love ford escape so far i been compare a few of the SUV car. My concern is the petro. I been driving taste and falling in love it with Escape ST Line. But im not sure for the petro i have to spend for it. Please advise will be super appreciate that. Thanks in advance.

i wish you reviewed the st model

@jcai922

3 жыл бұрын

he won't, he doeant even mention about the safety features that Ford had.

Looks very classy

Please do a review of Ford Escape PHEV. Thanks.

I feel like 9.2 wasn't fair, you just floored it. It said 7.2 or something when you were filming at the start. However nice car but would go for the ST-Line

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say the 7.2 wasn’t the longer term figure. We consistently saw around 9L/100km during our time with the car.

Thanks for this informative review, Paul. Going up to the next model(s), would the AWD version sort out the floaty steering, do you think? I've test driven the base model and, yes, the engine is a firecracker but the steering was worryingly vague. Great package all round and probably top of my list to buy, but this is niggling me.

@johngenc3782

2 жыл бұрын

The steering is niggling me too. Love the engine but i felt like i was fighting the steering wheel during my test drive. Did you end up buying the Escape?

Hmmm on the fence with this one

Is new ecosport also going to come in 2021

All that in a base module? Wow!!!! FORD

I am from india. The exterior is awesome. I have car from ford. I love ford cars.

I don't hate this. I think the ST-Line would be a better choice than the base model escape. Not to mention, I think the seats would be more comfortable as well. If you do happen to get a chance to sit in a higher tier escape, do let us know about the seat comfort in those models :) Also, I'm pretty sure that the escape can be run on e10. So technically you don't need to spend the big bucks on 95 octane fuel unless your in an area that doesn't have a servo with e10.

Hi Mate I worked in a carsales in Lower Hutt call Capital City Motors and I have driven a Ford Escape Plug in Hybrid I enjoyed the comfort of the car

What ford have sorround camera.

the Question Is: Why is the Wheel on the right side ?

@CarExpertAus

Жыл бұрын

It’s 80% more efficient than being on the left.

Hey Paul, I would like to see you giving a full review on Mahindra XUV 500.

I’m looking for a company car and live in the car for work want something punchy but comfy would people on here recommend this car. Thought about X trail but not as powerful

@MIDLIEY

Жыл бұрын

Looking at ST AWD model

why is it we don't get it in manual but uk does, i don't like the rotary shifter

I have to question your shake test criteria the arm rest looked like it was gunna break but its “ok” i think this car has made the aston dbx look a little cheaper as this looks like its brother but the geeky weedy brother to the dbx sport star brother

Does it only take 95 (Ron) or is that just recommended? I just sold my previous car which only took 98 (Ron) and still having nightmares from the filling the thing up.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, 95RON minimum!

@youssefkhaled9666

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus it's recommended to use 95. There is no detriment besides loss of power when using 91. I asked Ford - that's how I know.

Can you review the new Toyota Fortuner

We had the st line escape for 3 days while our fiesta was being repaired (for about the 9th time haha). The Escape looks beautiful and ridiculously fast. The steering is weird, really light and kind of “jerky”. Ours had the tech pack, everything you could want. Really liked it, it’s on the list for our next vehicle. Hopefully more reliable than the fiesta!

@bravo2287

2 жыл бұрын

Was your Fiesta having transmission problems?

@lengerer

2 жыл бұрын

@@bravo2287 yes, it was recalled about 6 times over 2 years. Eventually the vehicle would not start at random times. Ford couldn’t diagnose it. We traded it in on a Kia cerato GT shortly after I made the above post.

@bravo2287

2 жыл бұрын

@@lengerer I own a 2015 Ford Focus. Both models have a dual-clutch transmission which has defects. Ford tried to make an automatic transmission that functions like a manual. Ford failed at it, but never told anyone about it.

Good to see this review. I test drove the ST-line FWD up Mt Dandenong tourist rd and was impressed by the power, but I agree that the steering, though cornered well, felt odd. Also, the brakes are quite grippy. I think the ST-Line is even more sporty than the base model as it has 18" wheels. I'd like to test drive the AWD model. I'm considering the Escape, Mazda CX-5 or RAV4. Have you reviewed these?

@jg3354

3 жыл бұрын

The steering does feel different but you don't really notice it after a while. In my test drives the ST Line rode more comfortably than the base Escape. I had expected the ST Line's sporty suspensions to deliver a bumpier ride but it was actually less. Brake grippiness seems to depend on the individual cars. The ones I test drove were ever so slightly grippy but the Escape I bought cannot be described as grippy at all. Yes, Paul does indeed have the RAV4 review! But not the CX5, I don't think.

@steveraleigh100

3 жыл бұрын

@@jg3354 Thanks. I suppose they are things you'll get used to quite quickly. I'm considering the ST-Line. I didn't think the ST-Line I drove to be bumpy. I had a Jackaroo once - that was harsh and bumpy.

@jg3354

3 жыл бұрын

@@steveraleigh100 Keen to hear your opinion on the RAV4 after your test drive. I was certain I was getting one until I learned about the Escape. In the end the Escape's tech (HUD, full digital cluster, Ford Pass, etc) and not having to wait months won me over.

@steveraleigh100

3 жыл бұрын

@@jg3354 I've got a 23yo RAV and had Toyotas before so that's why I was considering the RAV. Reliability. TBH, I really don't like the look of the new RAV, so I probably won't go with it based purely on that. I still might drive one out of curiosity. The Escape is the kind of shape I've been looking for. I'll probably go for the Ford and will have another test drive and most likely get an ex-demo as most new cars regardless of brand have a wait of several months.

@jcai922

3 жыл бұрын

@@steveraleigh100 new rav4 has water leaks issues under the roof rail. its happening in Taiwan,

Doesn't really sell it seems :/

I’m looking for a Cheap SUV with wireless charger ?

At reasonable prices, this car will be a hit in India

VW Tiguan in this class, just wished they offered more hp in a real R Line

How far can you remote start it using your phone?

Does Continental have a monopoly for supplying car factories these days? Most SUV's of all sizes seem to be fitted with them.

@d.k.1394

3 жыл бұрын

Oh ok

@hedydd2

3 жыл бұрын

@@d.k.1394 I believe I've seen figures suggesting that Conti supply 33% of all tyres fitted to new cars worldwide, although I'm not sure whether that covers China.

@d.k.1394

3 жыл бұрын

They are ment to be good tyres

@hedydd2

3 жыл бұрын

@@d.k.1394 They are superb for performance but I find them to wear about twice as fast as Michelin and the 20" SUV versions are rather noisy even with the internal foam inserts, which they call Contisilent. I compared them with standard Pirelli and the Pirelli were quieter and lasted way longer. As it happens I've just ordered a new Kia Sorento and that comes on 19" Continentals as did my previous Volvo XC90. I have the original fit 20" Continental tyres on immaculate Volvo wheels in my garage. Unfortunately at 275mm width, they are too big to fit the Sorento. I bought genuine Volvo wheels and Winter tyres for the Volvo to swap around and sold it with those on.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

They are quite popular. We see them on a lot of vehicles in Australia.

Great review mate, always love watching your reviews. I'm contemplating the Ford Escape ST-Line AWD or the Skoda Karoq 140TSI Sportline AWD. In your opinion, what would be the better purchase? Cheers.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Tough call! They’re both great cars - Karoq feels nicer inside but the engine is super punchy in the Escape. I’d test drive both - either is a great purchase.

@adventurecampexplore5496

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus I have a test drive for both of them lined up for this coming Wednesday. Fingers crossed I can split them.

@jg3354

3 жыл бұрын

The Ford Escape is clearly the better choice IMO. Advanced safety features come as standard inclusions (rear cross traffic warning, blind spot notification, lane centring, etc). Not to mention its punchier engine, and the Ford Pass app. Escape ST Line's inside is not inferior to Karoq while looking a lot better on the outside, but that's just a matter of personal opinion. Disclaimer: proud owner of Escape ST Line. My car enthusiast friends are impressed with it!

@adventurecampexplore5496

3 жыл бұрын

@@jg3354 All fair points JG... I guess come Wednesday, I'll be able to really compare the two. I haven't sat in the Ford as of yet, but I have in the Skoda and going by everything I can see online, I'm probably leaning towards the Skoda's interior. Especially being able to have the navigation on the instrument cluster. But as I said, that may change Wednesday.

@johngenc3782

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus ST Line for sure and drives better than the Karoq R line imo. Just lacks the refinement..

Thx Paul!!

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

😁

'The good news is that a plugin hybrid version is coming soon....' When has that ever been 'good news?'

Beautiful car. Too bad ford Australia’s marketing let it down.

In South africa they should also rename it from Kuga to Escape cos the name "Kuga" is nw synonymous with fire, Ford South africa really did not handle that scandal well.

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

🤯

@mulalomavhaga4073

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus yep Ford Kugas here were catching fire while u driving them they literally became a fire hazard🔥🔥😂😂 some factory fault with the 1.6 engines i think.

So you get a punchy engine with steering like a Focus ST, what's not to like?

Getting hold of one of these beauties is getting difficult.

22 stealth escape is a kuga :)

The rear end kinda looks like a RAV4

@CarExpertAus

3 жыл бұрын

It does a little!

I think Mazda CX-5 still looks the most attractive despite its age!

@auPython

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree, the CX-5 is now so common, it seems bland.

Love ❤️ it .

I got one of these as a loan car today, 2022 model with 500ks on it. I find cars like this awful to drive to be honest. The brakes just grab no matter how gentle you try to be, the seats are like wooden planks and agree the interior layout looks very plain. I got a Ford Puma last year as a loan car and that felt the same in terms of the interior layout. The only positive is that yes, it's very zippy so darting through traffic is easy.

With the cost of petrol that fuel economy is terrible for your hip pocket 😮