2017 Ford Escape validates for Australia, replaces Kuga

Ford Australia validated that the brand-new model, 2017 Ford Escape, will be provided with a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine bringing 134kW and 240Nm (110kW when geared up with six-speed manual). With front-wheel drive, the brand-new variant brings the entire entry rate to $28,490.

Purchasers will also be provided a 2.0-litre turbo producing 178kW and 345Nm, or a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel creating 132kW and 400Nm. Both these engines will be readily available only with the six-speed automatic with four-wheel drive.

Accompanying the model name change, the 2017 Escape presents a styling refresh with unique headlights and front end trimmings, a trapezoidal two-bar grille, in addition to brand-new 18- and 19-inch alloy wheel options for the Trend and Titanium variants.

Each models will also feature Ford’s newest SYNC 3 connection system. It’s capable of identifying voice commands like “I need a coffee”, while also including an 8.0-inch LCD touch-screen system which, as per Ford, is the largest in the class.

Prices:

Escape Ambiente 2WD 1.5 manual – $28,490
Escape Ambiente 2WD 1.5 auto – $29,990
Escape Ambiente AWD 1.5 auto – $32,990
Escape Trend 2WD 1.5 auto – $32,990
Escape Trend AWD 2.0 auto – $35,990
Escape Trend AWD 2.0 diesel auto – $38,490
Escape Titanium AWD 2.0 auto – $44,990
Escape Titanium AWD 2.0 diesel auto – $47,490