2013 Escape discussion
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2013 Escape discussion
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/16/2...coboost-power/
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by FAP_Zastava_Ikarbus
The whole vehicle looks like it was ripped from the Focus.
I still prefer the boxy Escape.
Last edited by UnrealFord; Nov 16, 2011 at 12:56 AM.
I wish they had made it look like a tiny Explorer than a 4x4 Focus.
I like it, but it doesn't look like an Escape.
I like it, but it doesn't look like an Escape.
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Sure looks like it - no one has ever been able to explain to me why a timing belt is better than a timing chain, other than dealers who get to charge $600-$800 every 60K with the threat of engine destruction motivating you not to skip that maintenance.
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Agreed. Such ridiculousness.
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I think the timing belt on the Fiesta 1.6 (Euro) is good for 150,000 miles or 10 years. Perhaps the life cycle on the new Escape motors will mirror the Fiesta's. Also less friction and noise as well with a belt.
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overall, exterior and interior looks great for the segment. i am disappointed in the side profile, it looks like a lifted wagon (as i understand it, ford did this on purpose to reinvent the Escape), i will miss the outgoing boxy, truck looking Escape.
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On Autoline today John was talking to to Mazda's people about CX-5 and an interesting point was raised. Mazda's market research says that the majority of new customers to the CX-5/Escape segment come up from a C car and look for a similar experience in their new vehicle. If Ford's research says the same thing, it explains a lot about why they decided to embrace the "big Focus" look that.
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Originally Posted by Moosetang
On Autoline today John was talking to to Mazda's people about CX-5 and an interesting point was raised. Mazda's market research says that the majority of new customers to the CX-5/Escape segment come up from a C car and look for a similar experience in their new vehicle. If Ford's research says the same thing, it explains a lot about why they decided to embrace the "big Focus" look that.
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On Autoline today John was talking to to Mazda's people about CX-5 and an interesting point was raised. Mazda's market research says that the majority of new customers to the CX-5/Escape segment come up from a C car and look for a similar experience in their new vehicle. If Ford's research says the same thing, it explains a lot about why they decided to embrace the "big Focus" look that.
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That makes sense, until you look at the sales numbers that show the current Escape and Honda CR-V being the segment leaders (http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...ember-and-ytd/), selling four times as much as the Mazda CX-7, for example.
