![]() ![]() Comfortably offering the best performance in the medium SUV segment, the Escape’s 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces a strong 183kW of power and 387Nm of torque. If you’re looking for a unique selling point with the 2021 Ford Escape Vignale, here it is. A CX-5 Akera is not much more for entry cost and although you do get kit such as a 360-degree camera and Nappa leather upholstery with cooled front seats, the standard powertrain is a lacklustre 140kW 2.5-litre non-turbo engine – buyers must spend almost $55,000 on the 2.5L turbo petrol for the same car with a bit of spunk behind the wheel, and even then, the Escape does feel quicker. But aside from that, the Vignale is very well equipped – it’s just that the $8,600 jump from the lesser ST-Line (which has the same drivetrain) is hard to swallow.īut compared with rivals, the Escape is good value for money. Does it want for much? Well we’d like the centre screen to be a bit larger, and it should have safety kit like a 360-degree parking camera and reverse auto braking. Options are limited to $650 premium paint and $500 20-inch alloy wheels. Standard safety kit is positive as well with six airbags, auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian/cyclist detection and evasive steering assist, forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, driver attention monitoring, adaptive cruise control and Matrix high beam functionality for the headlights. Kit includes 19-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, keyless entry and start, heated and auto-folding mirrors, leather upholstery, a 10-way electric driver’s seat with memory functionality, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, digital radio, satellite navigation with live traffic reporting, a reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, a 10-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system, wireless phone charging, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a heads-up display, a panoramic glass roof, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and windscreen, automatic parking functionality and a hands-free power tailgate.
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