2022 Ford Escape PHEV delayed! Battery fire risk pushes new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rival back by a year

2022 Ford Escape PHEV delayed! Battery fire risk pushes new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rival back by a year

29 Oct 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Ford’s new-generation Escape mid-size SUV may be entering Australian showrooms in mid-November, but it will do so without its PHEV (plug-in hybrid) flagship, which has been delayed until late ...Read more
2022 Ford Escape ST 'a fantastic idea': New high-performance Volkswagen Tiguan R and Hyundai Tucson N Line rival on the cards

2022 Ford Escape ST 'a fantastic idea': New high-performance Volkswagen Tiguan R and Hyundai Tucson N Line rival on the cards

29 Oct 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Ford has labelled a high-performance ST flagship for the new-generation Escape mid-size SUV “a fantastic idea”, but questions remain around what would power such a model ...Read more
2021 Ford Escape gets coveted five-star safety rating - but not under ANCAP's new rules

2021 Ford Escape gets coveted five-star safety rating - but not under ANCAP's new rules

29 Oct 2020 by Justin Hilliard

ANCAP has awarded the new-generation Ford Escape mid-size SUV its maximum five-star safety rating, although it did so under the previous 2019 standard of testing Read more
2021 Ford Escape to launch with driveaway pricing! New Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 rival due soon with virtual 'desk drives' available

2021 Ford Escape to launch with driveaway pricing! New Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 rival due soon with virtual 'desk drives' available

21 Oct 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Ford Australia will kick off the new-generation Escape’s launch next month with sharp driveaway pricing, while virtual ‘desk drives’ will also be available for the mid-size SUV ...Read more
New Ford Escape 2022 seven-seater expected to take on Mazda CX-8, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail as true Territory successor, but will it reach Australia?

New Ford Escape 2022 seven-seater expected to take on Mazda CX-8, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail as true Territory successor, but will it reach Australia?

8 Sep 2020 by Byron Mathioudakis

Ford is said to be preparing a seven-seat version of the new-gen Escape due sometime in the next few years with a stretched wheelbase, longer body and extra row of seats... but the big question is, ...Read more
Why now is a good time to buy a hybrid SUV: Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester and Hyundai Tucson leading new petrol-electric charge

Why now is a good time to buy a hybrid SUV: Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester and Hyundai Tucson leading new petrol-electric charge

11 Aug 2020 by Stephen Ottley

Nothing happens overnight in the car industry. It takes years to develop individual models and decades for widespread change to take place. Read more
Is a new SUV worth it? Why you should wait for the Ford Escape, Nissan X-Trail, Volkswagen Tiguan and Hyundai Tucson

Is a new SUV worth it? Why you should wait for the Ford Escape, Nissan X-Trail, Volkswagen Tiguan and Hyundai Tucson

12 Jul 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Aussies can't get enough of mid-size SUVs, with the segment the second-largest by volume in the country and accounting for a sizeable 16 per cent of the overall market.With excellent choices like the ...Read more
Why diesel is dying: Hybrids power Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester and Ford Escape into the future

Why diesel is dying: Hybrids power Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester and Ford Escape into the future

6 Jun 2020 by Stephen Ottley

Diesel is coming to the end of the road.Only a few years ago, the fuel economy and torque benefits of turbo diesels made it a popular choice for car makers, with everything from city cars to SUVs, ...Read more
The best new cars coming to Australia in 2020

The best new cars coming to Australia in 2020

25 May 2020 by Justin Hilliard

As one decade ends, another one begins, which means a fresh crop of new metal is set for Australian showrooms. Read more
Why Ford can't be the Ranger and Mustang car company anymore

Why Ford can't be the Ranger and Mustang car company anymore

15 Mar 2020 by Stephen Ottley

Ford’s transition from a manufacturer to full importer has been a success on the surface. Whereas it was once seen as the ‘Falcon Car Company’, the success of the Ranger ute has ...Read more
New Ford Escape 2020 vs the world: Is the new mid-size SUV a Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 beater?

New Ford Escape 2020 vs the world: Is the new mid-size SUV a Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 beater?

26 Feb 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Ford Australia has just priced its new-generation Escape mid-size SVU, but does it have a chance at toppling the reigning favourites such as the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4?Starting with pricing, the ...Read more
Think you know where your new car comes from? Think again!

Think you know where your new car comes from? Think again!

25 Jan 2020 by Tung Nguyen

With the final Australian-built cars having sold last year, the local high-volume vehicle market has now officially shifted to full imports. Read more
Ford Escape 2020 to gain wireless multimedia tech

Ford Escape 2020 to gain wireless multimedia tech

31 Oct 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Ford will roll its new-look Sync 4 multimedia system next year, which will likely make its Australian debut in the new-generation Escape mid-size SUV due in mid-2020.Boasting twice the computing ...Read more
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