blazerdude20 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 https://www.autoblog.com/2018/09/26/ford-edge-st-vs-focus-st-fiesta-st-drag-race-video/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe3w Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Nice dubbed in engine sound effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 That video showed absolutely nothing. How about leaving the camera on the speedometer for a complete 0-100 pull (or at least 0-60)? Then maybe we'd actually have an idea of how fast it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 That video showed absolutely nothing. How about leaving the camera on the speedometer for a complete 0-100 pull (or at least 0-60)? Then maybe we'd actually have an idea of how fast it is. For gosh sakes, it’s called a teaser. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) Well, it certainly won't make car fans happy since it's drawing the conclusion that Ford's ST utilities are faster than the cars they are dropping. Ultimately I think it's meant to just bring awareness to the Edge ST more than pass the baton. Obviously Focus/Fiesta ST customers aren't shopping Edge. I don't see a 2020 Escape ST on the docket which is a little surprising to me, but I know Ford is having a harder time charging more for Escape as the market gets crowded and competitive. They are trying to cut costs out of the Escape we have right now. Either way Ford is just consolidating its shrinking performance portfolio with a clearer/better differentiated sub-brand, something less generic than "Sport" anyway. Edited September 27, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Obviously Focus/Fiesta ST customers aren't shopping Edge. I don't see a 2020 Escape ST on the docket which is a little surprising to me, but I know Ford is having a harder time charging more for Escape as the market gets crowded and competitive. They are trying to cut costs out of the Escape we have right now. Either way Ford is just consolidating its shrinking performance portfolio with a clearer/better differentiated sub-brand, something less generic than "Sport" anyway. Which is just dumb if they don't do an Escape ST, Ford would have the ONLY performance SUV from a volume manufacture on the market. Ford is trying to cut costs out of any product they have on the market - even the F-Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 The video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Which is just dumb if they don't do an Escape ST, Ford would have the ONLY performance SUV from a volume manufacture on the market. Ford is trying to cut costs out of any product they have on the market - even the F-Series. It's especially dumb because the Kuga is getting the treatment, maybe it'll show up with a MCE. I know their big push for Escape will be HEV and PHEV, I think too many standout variations up front will distract from their marketing focus on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 If those are the actual sounds of the shift, sounds like the 8 speed can click 'em off pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 It's especially dumb because the Kuga is getting the treatment, maybe it'll show up with a MCE. I know their big push for Escape will be HEV and PHEV, I think too many standout variations up front will distract from their marketing focus on that. Then again, the Escape has never had a true "sport" trim in North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 It's especially dumb because the Kuga is getting the treatment, maybe it'll show up with a MCE. I know their big push for Escape will be HEV and PHEV, I think too many standout variations up front will distract from their marketing focus on that. Kuga is getting a ST - or is it just the ST-Line appearance package? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Well, it certainly won't make car fans happy since it's drawing the conclusion that Ford's ST utilities are faster than the cars they are dropping. "Utility" ??? I bought an Edge to replace a 10 year old Milan a couple of years ago not even thinking of it as a CUV. Just another car with a slightly taller seating position, good rear leg room, and a hatch back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) "Utility" ??? I bought an Edge to replace a 10 year old Milan a couple of years ago not even thinking of it as a CUV. Just another car with a slightly taller seating position, good rear leg room, and a hatch back! Officially, yes it is a utility. What else would the "U" stand for? Edited September 27, 2018 by fuzzymoomoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I am reserving judgement till we see a production version put through it's paces and I can drive one myself. However, if this thing can handle similarly to an X5 and have similar performance I call it a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Ford would be downright stupid not to make an Escape St within 12-18 months of the 2020 model coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Ford would be downright stupid not to make an Escape St within 12-18 months of the 2020 model coming out. I'd love to see an Escape with the 2.3 instead of Lincoln exclusive. If I had to replace my son's '07 Montego, I'd likely shop a used MKC with the 2.3EB and hand him down my Escape. Looking on Fuelly, I'm seeing guys getting better mileage with the 2.3EB than my first gen 2.0EB. More power, better mileage, why NOT! :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Well since "supposedly" the Escape/Corsair or growing, I'm guessing maybe the 2.3L would trickle down, what would the Corsair bring to the table? 2.7L would be overkill IMO, but in the compact crossover group, the 2.3L gives the MKC bragging rights compared to the competition. The 2.3L could easily make a bit more power next go around than just 285HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Well since "supposedly" the Escape/Corsair or growing, I'm guessing maybe the 2.3L would trickle down, what would the Corsair bring to the table? 2.7L would be overkill IMO, but in the compact crossover group, the 2.3L gives the MKC bragging rights compared to the competition. The 2.3L could easily make a bit more power next go around than just 285HP. The Corsair is going to have the same hybrid powertain as the NG Focus RS. Power will not be a problem for it. Think 350+ with instant torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Which is just dumb if they don't do an Escape ST, Ford would have the ONLY performance SUV from a volume manufacture on the market. Ford is trying to cut costs out of any product they have on the market - even the F-Series. Is Dodge not volume anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Is Dodge not volume anymore? The Durango isn't exactly in the same class as the Escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 If that was the comparison then the Edge Sport, Explorer Sport and Edge ST would fill that niche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 The Durango isn't exactly in the same class as the Escape. All you said was "SUV," though, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 All you said was "SUV," though, so... In the context of the quote and thread I had assumed people would understand as it was about an Escape ST in the Compact SUV category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 In the context of the quote and thread I had assumed people would understand as it was about an Escape ST in the Compact SUV category. My fault, then. I'm very sleep-deprived these days. At any rate, I like the idea. The only other mainstream manufacturers that could make a competitor using off-the-shelf parts might be Volkswagen (Tiguan R) and Honda (CRV Type R), and I believe the latter couldn't care less about making a fun CRV. Someone else mentioned that the Kuga was getting the ST-Line treatment across the pond (read: no extra power). That would be a waste of time for our Escape here... either make it hot or don't bother teasing us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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