Looking good...

more here: http://www.ford.com/suvs/escape/2013/

interesting note:

 

after seeing that superbowl ad for the cr-v, i went to look at its features.
5 speed auto
no push button start

this escape has
6 speed auto
push button start
power lift gate
available hids
arguably better looks...

 

I see they stopped making it in a Hybrid. That is too bad as it was a very nice little unit.

 

the Hybrid should debut later

 

yeah but consider that both Fusion and Escape have been best selling vehicles in 2011 for Ford. Why? Because they are cheap (they are cheap because they are old).

So there is really an question if new Escape and new Fusion, both looking A LOT better cars than previous ones, will actually sell more... because they will be priced higher. Just like new Fiesta and Focus are good cars, that dont sell well.

Similar problem with Opel in Europe... vastly improved lineup... higher prices... billions lost in 2011.

 

Sounds like a damned if you do, damned if you don't scenario though....because if you go a while without changing it up, people start *****ing about it. I've heard people complain about the Super Duty being basically the same design since 98(although I think they still look dead sexy) and refusing to buy a new one until it's redesigned.

 

Don't think so. I think they are aiming to have the C-Max hybrid take its place.

 

Love the sleek exterior, hate the overstyled and obnoxious interior. This trucklet should sell very well.

 

the interior looks fantastic to me. But then again I like busy interiors

 

Not too sure about the front end...

IMO, the design looks better on their cars than SUVs

 

I really like it, except for that fender vent that totally looks like an afterthought.

 

yeah, problem is that these new cars get more expensive and then your own buyers cant afford them anymore.

It is big problem for Toyota in Europe, where we get all the cool stuff but cars are among most expensive on the road, vs Toyota USA, with older engines, less equipment, cheaper cars and much, much better sales :-).

 

When I think of the old Escape and look at this new one, even if I do not love it, it is 10000% better looking

 

Looks a little girly/Kia/Hyundai -ish in that photo IMO.

1.6L EcoBoost I-4 engine or the available 2.0L EcoBoost engine. A 2.5L I-4 engine is standard.

Three engine choices? WTF? isn't that a little overkill and a waste of money for Ford to offer that many choices?

Most automakers do just fine offering one plus a hybrid.

 

Saw one in person it the parking lot in Ann Arbor yesterday. Looked very nice overall. Interested to see what Toyota does with the next RAV4.