![]() ![]() On the other hand, the Escape isn't quite as refined as the Honda or Mazda, its "fun" engine is only available on its top trim level, and that "fun" engine doesn't return particularly impressive fuel economy. Large cargo space and an excellent tech interface are other advantages. With its turbo four-cylinder, quick (if twitchy) steering, and tight suspension, the Escape is one of the more engaging compact SUVs to drive, only outmatched by the Mazda CX-5. Overall, the Escape excels in some areas and falls short in others. On the road, its agility instills a level of driver confidence that's rare in this class.Īfter a more comprehensive update last year that introduced a new four-cylinder engine and improved things such as smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were introduced) and small-item storage (the lever-mounted parking brake was replaced with a button), the 2018 Escape now offers a SEL trim level that bridges the gap between the more mainstream SE model and the luxury fixings of the Titanium. You can outfit the Escape from comfortable casual (SE trim with no options) to rugged luxury (a loaded Titanium model that can breach $40,000). The Escape offers optional all-wheel drive, respectable fuel economy, cargo space that ranks near the top of the class (only Toyota and Honda offer more) and an available hands-free power liftgate. Auto dimming headlights only work on straight highways, useless on hilly or curvy terrain. No matter what I use on it, the front windshield streaks badly in rain and at night these streaks combined with glare from oncoming headlights render me temporarily unable to see. ![]() No tie down hook under the front bumper for my kayak like my Subaru used to have. You CANNOT put any chains or cables on this car, (18-inch wheels), you have to buy an iffy alternative traction device to comply with the Highway Patrol law that requires traction devices be carried in the car. Transmission sometimes shifts very hard with a clunking sound when shifting from park to reverse in my garage (summertime). Dashboard display, backup camera and sound system have gone dead with no rhyme or reason and then mysteriously started working again. ![]() Suddenly lost acceleration on the freeway while on a holiday weekend road trip and was afraid I’d be stranded in a rural area with everything … closed. Has been in and out of the shop three times for the same issue in the last three months. I have 30,600 miles on the car and have been getting unexplained “Engine Fault-Service Now!” Warnings that the dealer could not diagnose so could not fix. Only a couple real downsides: #1 are the bucket seats - not quite as ergonomically comfortable as the MBZ, seats are more "truck-like" than crossover type seats and #2 touch screen, some of the UI (User Interface is a bit tricky) - but once again, it won us over - it just takes some getting used to (options, audio set-up, functionality, etc). We found ALL of that in the Escape Titanium is smaller than the GLC - but so is it's pricing >20k). We gained creature comforts and more tech than what we had in the MBZ for the price. Though the initially the differences were short on the base model escape. backup camera, more proximity sensors that we didn't know we needed, rear door foot sensor opener, & rear seat reading lights? - who knew?) Little did we know that for the same price of the GLA-250 base, we could get more space and techie things - we never knew we needed (i.e. Here's what we knew we wanted.a SUV with similar "quality of drive" with same type of engine & power plus techie stuff that was lacking in the MBZ. We are the typical BMW & MBZ drivers we moved from a sporty number inline 4 - MBZ CLA-250. For the record, we owned 1996 Explorer and a 1994 Ranger -Ford came back and was finally a contender in our books, the quality had improved. All kidding aside, we have finally entered a new era of FORD Vehicles - after all, they would not be in business if their vehicles quality never improved. What's with the app FORD PASS?! Now this … is a significant improvement over is competitors!! The more we mulled over it, the more we finally realized it was revamped enough for us to take notice and if it had GEM Module problems, we would definitely take it back (the warranty had improved!). But it was a ford, how great could it be, would we have irrepairible GEM Module Problems of years past? Except now, we noticed in late 2017 that the styling had changed, something very stylish yet easy on the eyes. We never thought we'd be in an ESCAPE, EVER, not in this life or next - we hated the boring look and basic utilitarian styling. ![]()
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