2013 Ford Escape First Drive and Review

[NathanDAdlen]

Good question. Yes, they are similar as they are geared more for on-road performance than off-road ability. Both systems can enhance performance by shifting power right and left depending on which wheel will benefit the most aiding traction. So, unlike a regular AWD system that shifts power just to the wheels that grip, this system also sends power to the wheel that will help the vehicle round a corner. Thanks for watching!

[MAzdaMilleniaS]

I agree completely, I drive a Jeep Cherokee XJ.... It's unibody means it doesn't have low hanging frame like Wranglers off road and means it weighs 500-1, 000 lbs less then its competition(Blazer, Rodeo, Explorer, Etc.). But I am helping my mom pick out a Mazda CX-5 or Honda CR-V, it fits everything she needs.

[ryamole]

So glad they are bringing the LED light designs into the headlamps

[brandenkhan]

Haha, hey good first drive guys! It was cool watching you guys be so close to my home town (Hollister, CA), kinda surprised me but in a good way. The new Escape is phenomenal!

[uvhciM]

Nice vehicle, a good variety of engines from fuel efficient to really powerful, modern looks, and good tech.

[chicoloco]

6:15 Roman is laughing like a happy bride! You guys are too funny :D

[ttrue-games]

This is what I am talking about!

P.s. I drove a rental 2011 Ford escape this weekend and I was embarrassed to be seen in it! This new one I wouldn't mind so much...

Great review guys..

[foxmaiden]

I'm saddened to see this look like a cross-over. I have the 2010 model and love the body style on it. When I got a new one I was going to get another Escape, but I won't be now :(

[jonajs]

I'm glad to see that Ford, (much like Hyundai, Kia, Chrysler, and Subaru) have recently started to step up their game. The American auto industries can be as good as their European and Asian rivals-they just have to put the effort in. Way to go Ford! Also, guys, as always, a great review.

[NathanDAdlen]

That's a great question and we hope Ford sends us a Escape to test in Rocky Mountain snow. The AWD system works great on the road... and that's all. We'll give it a full review when it comes our way. Thanks for watching!

[dnlsshotmail]

there´s something in the front that reminds me the old kia sportage and from the side a think looks like the hyundai tucson

[SwPiotrek]

Ford's aren't cheap in here, but still they sells very well.
Simply good cars.

[NathanDAdlen]

Yes, it's available for everything except for the base-level 2.5-liter.

[SwPiotrek]

Very nice crossover with good engines, I like it!
I very like yours reviews.

[squangan]

11 years later I still own one of the updated design 2017 Escapes. While I liked the interior of the 2013-16 models that unbalanced front grill appearance on them never really worked for me. 2017-19 models were the go to years for these Ford Escapes in my opinion and then the design fell off a cliff with the 2020 onwards models. I wouldn’t even remotely consider buying a new one which is now basically a car in most aspects.

[kubeanie]

2.0 and 1.6 ecoboost are single turbos btw

[Sarkus]

I've been going back and forth on the styling on this. I haven't yet seen one in the real world, but in some of the videos and angles it looks good and in others it looks less interesting.

Can't beat the fuel economy rating, though.

[FrostedCold]

MSRP is pretty much the same as the current Escape. Just doesn't have any big rebates at the moment.

[luisinhoens]

It gets expensive when you check all options but it's also true neither of the competition has all the options Escape has available, if you get a Escape with the same options as a CR-V, RAV4, Sportage you'll likely get almost the same price

[ramongonzalez]

These guys were meant for each other! :p