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Full Ford Escape Review

Whats New For 2014

The 2014 ford escape undergoes minor adjustments to actually its feature availability. Notably, a rearview camera and sync are currently normal on many trim levels. The titanium trim don't gets the 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine as normal, though ford has dropped its price just like a result. The sel trim level is discontinued.

Introduction

New Cars Reviews - The 2014 ford escape stands out together on your best small crossovers because we are part of a segment full of worthy entries. Fully redesigned last year, the ford escape remains one among our favorite compact crossover suvs. It's sharp handling, handsome styling and high-end interior touches that facilitate justify its marginally higher price during this category.

You dont have to actually inspect the 2014 ford escape for terribly long before you decide to begin to believe that it's such as a pumped-up ford focus, and with smart reason. The escape is predicated upon the same platform like the focus, it also shows within the whole sleek styling. We love the ford focus because of its quality, versatility and excellent driving character, and people traits translate well onto the escape package. Certain, the escape is heavier when compared to a focus, however it still uses a nicely controlled ride and goes around turns by having stunning level of agility.

Ford offers a trio of four-cylinder engines upon the 2014 escape. The bottom 2. 5-liter four-cylinder, that's a pretty typical giving for alittle crossover, provides adequate performance. However what facilitate distinguish the escape during this category will be the on the market 1. 6-liter and 2. 0-liter turbocharged engines. The 1. 6 provides additional power and higher fuel economy in comparison to the 2. 5, whereas the 2. Zero cranks out 240 horsepower and most definitely has no more than slightly lower epa fuel economy ratings in comparison to the smaller 1. 6.

The escapes interior is furnished with high-quality materials, and the moment its equipped in the slick-looking myford bit electronics interface, it feels as if youre driving a rather more expensive car. The downside to that particular, in spite of this, is the idea that myford bit often is finicky to utilise from time to time, as weve noted slow response times and inconvenient glitches within the whole vehicles weve tested. Besides that, ticking all this option boxes pushes the 2014 ford escapes price higher than its direct rivals. Keep the equipment level reasonable, though, it also represents solid price during this category.

Within the whole class of small crossover suvs, there will be in fact alternative choices. The honda cr-v and toyota rav4 dont have the very same engine choice like the escape, however theyre each roomier within and revel in higher reputations for reliability. The sporty mazda cx-5 is likewise worth a look, as will be the comfortable chevrolet equinox, stylish hyundai santa fe sport and outdoorsy subaru forester. However overall, the 2014 ford escape may be a desirable small crossover that gets only concerning everything right.

Body designs, trim levels, and options

The 2014 ford escape may be a compact crossover suv that is available in 3 trim levels : s, se and titanium.

The s is equipped with 17-inch steel wheels, an integrated blind-spot mirror, mykey parental controls, full power accessories, cruise management, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a rearview camera, the sync voice command electronics interface, bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, while a six-speaker sound system by having cd player, a usb/ipod interface and an auxiliary audio jack.

Choices upon the s embody remote begin, roof rails and rear parking sensors.

Upgrading onto the se adds 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, foglights, a keyless entry keypad, privacy tinted glass, an eight-way power adjustable driver seat ( with power lumbar ), reclining rear seats and satellite radio.

The optional se convenience package adds roof rails, rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate management, a 110-volt household-style power outlet, an 8-inch touchscreen in the myford bit electronics interface, upgraded sync services ( together with smartphone app integration ) while a nine-speaker sound system. Choosing the leather comfort package gets you heated mirrors, leather upholstery and heated front seats. Additionally on the market as individual choices are 18-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate while a navigation system.

Along at the prime on your line, the titanium combines the content on your se convenience and leather comfort packages and 18-inch wheels, remote begin, keyless ignition/entry, the facility liftgate ( with hands-free operation ), ambient interior lighting while a sony 10-speaker sound system. Choices embody a titanium technology package ( xenon headlights, blind-spot monitoring/cross-traffic alert, rain-sensing wipers and an automated parallel-parking system ), 19-inch alloy wheels and also the panoramic sunroof and navigation system.

Powertrains and performance

Normal and on the market no more than upon the s may be a 2. 5-liter four-cylinder engine with 168 hp and 167 pound-feet of torque. The se and titanium come back normal by having turbocharged 1. 6-liter four-cylinder that makes 178 hp and 184 lb-ft. Optional upon the se and titanium trims may be a turbocharged 2. 0-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 240 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque.

A six-speed automatic transmission is normal, and all however the s are on the market in either front- or all-wheel-drive configuration ( the s is front-wheel-drive no more than ). In edmunds testing, an all-wheel-drive escape in the 2. 0-liter engine ran to actually 60 mph in 7. Zero seconds. A front-wheel-drive escape 1. 6 did the very same sprint in 9. 4 seconds. Properly equipped, an escape in the 2. 0-liter turbo engine will tow up to actually 3, 500 pounds.

Fuel economy estimates regarding the 2. 5 are 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined. The 1. 6-liter turbo with front-wheel drive earns 23/33/26, whereas the 2. 0-liter turbo with front-wheel drive rates 22/30/25. All-wheel-drive versions rate 1-2 mpg less.

Safety

Antilock disc brakes, traction and stability management, front-seat aspect airbags, a driver knee airbag and full-length curtain-type airbags are normal inside the 2014 ford escape. Fords mykey ( that allows owners to firmly set vehicle parameters for younger drivers ), a rearview camera and blind-spot mirrors are conjointly normal. Rear parking sensors are optional inside the s and se, and normal inside the titanium. A blind-spot warning system with cross-traffic alert is optional inside the titanium.

In government crash tests, the escape earned complete rating of four stars ( out of every a attainable 5 ), with four stars for total frontal-impact crash protection and 5 stars for total side-impact protection. The insurance institute for highway safety gave the escape a prime score of fine in its frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests.

Interior design and special features

The front and rear seats have masses of head- and legroom. Seat padding and bolstering is comfortable and firm while not being too stiff. Cargo house within the 2014 ford escape is average for our segment, falling involving the cx-5 and also the cr-v. Along with the rear seats folded up, there will be 34. 3 cubic feet of house ; folding through the rear seats will increase that house to firmly 68. 1 cubic feet. A helpful possibility inside the escape happens to be the hands-free power liftgate that opens utilizing a wave of your respective foot below the rear bumper ( as long as you could have the key somewhere on you ).

Dash and center console materials are engaging, and overall fit and end is wonderful. The steering wheel is shared along with the ford focus and is beneficial to the escapes sporty feel, whereas providing useful audio controls besides. The location of one's climate controls is awkward, though, as theyre placed low inside the center stack and also the gear selector impedes access.

Nor are we fond of one's optional myford bit system. The 8-inch main show controls varied audio, phone and navigation functions via voice ( sync ), bit controls or buttons inside the steering wheel. Its a wise plan in theory, and it also will give a few nice customization and smartphone integration potentialities. Unfortunately, theres a learning curve concerned for our user, and even with fords recent updates, weve found the internal system prone to firmly glitches and slow to firmly respond. Additionally, several of one's touchscreen icons are tough to firmly locate and press whereas inside the move.

Driving impressions

Performance ranges from average along with the 2. 5-liter and turbocharged 1. 6-liter engines to firmly downright spirited along with the 2. Zero turbo. Though most owners will just be perfectly content along with the acceleration and fuel economy they will get along with the 1. 6-liter turbo, theres no denying that the 2. 0-liter turbo is satisfying, significantly on hilly roads : it pulls the escape up steady grades while not breaking a sweat, whereas the 1. 6-liter would want extra prod of one's gas pedal or possibly a downshift ( or each ) in these things. The great thing may be that the turbocharged engines are equally quiet and sleek.

Blessed with quick steering, relatively sharp reflexes and an advanced all-wheel-drive system, the 2014 ford escape provides sporty handling and traction through turns. Overall, its one in every of the better-handling small crossovers out there. These abilities dont come back for the expense of ride comfort, either, like the escape maintains a stable, isolated demeanor over bumps and as you cruising inside the highway.