Ford Escape Review - Price and Insurance

New Ford Escape

The second generation Ford Escape is on sale with a price range that goes since 22 450-32 € 450 ( all prices ). The Escape 2.0 TDCi 140 hp 4x2, Diesel more affordable version (€ 24,450), is the cheapest road characteristics ( list of SUVs that measure 4.45 to 4.65 meters in length, with 130 diesel engine 150 hp ) Escape has replaced this model to hit the market in 2008. It is larger and has a load capacity of 46 liters, a total capacity of 456 liters. Being larger is also heavier, about 20 to 30 kilograms for the same engine. However, the consumption figures are well below the same power. He has also won in smooth operation. Diesel engines, which are the ones we tested, operate more smoothly, the sound is better filtering and the car is much quieter.

A trim level equal ("Titanium"), the 140 hp diesel is 1000 € more affordable than the 163 hp, both for manual versions and for the automatic exchange "Powershift" . For the feelings that we have passed, the results of our performance and consumption that we measured, we would not buy the Escape compensates 163 hp. In the section on driving impressions give more detailed information .

New Ford Escape Interior Photo

Besides those two diesel engines, the Escape is also available with two petrol 150 and 182 hp. Engines are Ford family called "EcoBoost". Both are 1.6-liter, direct injection and turbocharger . Both come standard with a system of stop-start during arrests , a device that may not have the Diesel.

Depending on the engine, traction is a single axis or both. The AWD system gives a satisfactory result. More information, photos and video of the test on the circuit MonegrosTT on the blog .

Escape measures 4.52 meters in length, therefore, is 8 centimeters longer than the model it replaces. With these dimensions, it is very close to the Nissan Qashqai +2 and the Mazda CX-5. Unlike the Nissan, Ford model is only available with five seats. Regarding the previous Escape has grown significantly legroom, but is narrower at shoulder height. More information Impressions Interior .
There are three trim levels called 'Trend', 'Titanium' and 'Titanium S'. All have standard knee airbag for the driver, trip computer and cruise control. The climate control, automatic connection of lights and wipers, Bluetooth and USB connections, and the alloy wheels are optional on the "Trend" and other series. Leather seats, checking tire pressure, the browser 'Sony' and alloy wheels are standard 18 inches in "Titanium S" optional "Titanium" and not in "Trend". The 'Titanium' and 'Titanium S "can also be equipped with other items not available to the" Trend ", including xenon headlights and various systems of driving aids: automatic parking system that works well online-in This video of the Grand C-MAX can see it working- object detection in the blind spot ("BLIS"), warning and automatic maintenance rail and automatic braking "City Stop" trying to avoid collisions at low speed.

2014 Ford Escape

There are other items of equipment that may be of interest. Is the system of opening and closing of the gate without using hands that costs 600 €, the "Family Pack" consisting of a button on the driver's door open preventing the rear doors from the inside, lock your windows and adds a socket 230 V and the panoramic glass roof by the brightness it brings, the distraction it poses to children and well that is what solved aerodynamically. Ensure Escape 2.0 TDCi 140 hp 4x2 trim level "Titanium", on sale from € 26,200, has a minimum cost of 329 € with Balumba , which offers the lowest price as our insurance comparator for this course: driver license 35 years from 20 and three no claims, you use the car daily, community park in a garage, make up to 15 000 km a year and lives in Valencia.


Balumba is also the insurer with the lowest prices for insurance with excess: from 197-262 €-franchise 1200-90 € -. The expanded third party insurance with moons, fire and theft is minor Genesis 223 €. For third-party insurance with moons have to pay, at least, € 192. While, on one basic third has to be paid at least € 178. Both are Balumba.

In the Europe, the Escape is marketed under the name Kuga.