2013 Ford Escape Review: AutoBlog

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2013 Ford Escape Review: AutoBlog

 

Auto Blog / Steven Ewing

 

In the music industry, a band's third album is typically make-or-break. You start with the debut album, introducing the general public to the band's polished works, then comes the sophomore record, which proves whether or not the band can keep its fan base happy and gain more traction in the music scene. But the third album must show if that band's sound and style has a good enough mix of individual flare and mainstream appeal to keep them successful in the long-run.

 

If you think about it, the same can be said about the automotive landscape, and for the purpose of this review, the Ford Escape. The first-generation Escape, launched in 2000 as a 2001 model, entered during a time when small SUVs and "cute-utes" were booming. The redesigned 2008 Escape built upon the first model's success, and now, as the curtain is about to close on that ruggedly handsome, boxy Escape, this new third-generation model has some mighty big shoes to fill. Read more here.

 

Ford Escape Forum

[transitman]

Here's another positive review:

 

http://www.windingro...13-ford-escape/

 

So, a driver’s car the Escape may not be, even with the turbo 2.0-liter. But even the adamant car guys among us will find much to appreciate and impress us in Ford’s updated crossover. We can certainly enjoy its welcoming cabin, its balanced powertrain, its suite of fresh available technology, and the overall look and refined feel of the car. Buyers will also enjoy the reasonable pricing, content value, efficient motor, comfortable ride, and general ease of use. The 2013 Escape is highly practical, and we think owners (which will be quite numerous, if the automaker’s predictions are correct) will be just as excited about the car as Ford is.

Edited April 27, 2012 by transitman