![]() ![]() At the other end of the spectrum, the Subaru Crosstrek and Ford's own inbound Bronco Sport appeal to drivers looking for more off-road utility in their small SUVs. The Escape's tech is still top notch - particularly its one-button parking technology - but that's not as much an advantage as it used to be now that the competition has caught up during this latest generation. The Kia, for example, is much less expensive than the Ford when comparably equipped. However, the more common 1.5-liter model lacks that advantage and the newly updated Nissan Rogue, the Kia Seltos and Toyota's RAV4 become threats with more comparable on-road manners and slightly better interior quality. Option the 2.0-liter EcoBoost and the Escape boasts a slight performance advantage over much of this class. ![]() ![]() Fully optioned, the 2.0T AWD Titanium tops out at $40,820 - interestingly, a skosh higher than the loaded Hybrid Titanium's $39,435. The 2021 Ford Escape starts at $26,130, including a $1,245 destination charge, for a base 1.5T S model with front-wheel drive. Antuan Goodwin/Roadshow It's fine and that's OK Strong Sync 3 infotainment makes up for some of the cabin's shortcomings. The Plus upgrade also includes lane-centering steering assist and a feature called Evasive Steering Assist which works in concert with the emergency brake assist to help drivers to steer around obstructions. ![]() Stepping up to the Titanium trim - or optioning Co-Pilot 360 Assist Plus - adds adaptive cruise control that works in stop-and-go traffic and traffic-sign recognition, both of which are new for 2021. The Escape also features Ford's Co-Pilot 360 Assist, a standard suite of driving aid features, including pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Voice-activated navigation has been a hallmark of Sync since its inception and continues to work well here, with excellent natural-language recognition for addresses. Its strong 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine is a definite highlight, as is its long equipment list with good value for money, classy infotainment system and more than reasonable practicality thanks to its roomy back seat and boot. Its software is well organized and its feature set checks all of the right boxes, with USB connectivity, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa integration, Bluetooth and satellite and HD radio tuning. The 2021 Ford Escape Vignale is a generally solid entrant to the medium SUV segment that certainly deserves more buyers. The main event where tech is concerned is the Sync 3 infotainment system. New, Demo Toyota & Used Cars For Sale Adelaide | Car Dealer Adelaide, SA | Jarvis Toyota Close Button X Page Heading Polygon location marker icon phone icon Icon arrow down icon of Facebook logo icon of Twitter logo icon of YouTube logo icon of LinkedIn logo icon of Google+ logo icon of Pintarest logo icon of Share logo Get a Quote Dollar Icon Download a Brochure Icon Book a Service Spanner Icon Specials Discount Tag Icon Book a Test Drive steering wheel Icon Search our Stock Icon Question Mark in a Circle Icon Dollar Sign on a Bag of Money Female Icon Circle with Cross Underneath icon of a Large Share logo Icon of a car Icon of an Eye Search our Stock Icon Calculator Icon More Content Below Learner Approved Motorcycles (LAM) View Right Arrow Icon of Instagram Logo Icon of Left Arrow Icon of a Left Arrow for a Carousel Icon of a Right Arrow for a Carousel Icon of Double Left Arrow Icon of Right Arrow Icon of 3 Horizontal Lines Icon of a 4 square Quandrant Icon of a car Hand Offering Cash Icon Envelope Icon List Symbol of Lines and Dots Icon Calculator Icon Book a Test Drive steering wheel Icon Get a Quote Dollar Icon Icon of a magnifying Glass Icon of a Dollar Symbol Video Click to Start Icon Printer Icon Close Button Circle X Icon of 3.The Escape's cabin is nice, if you don't look too closely. ![]()
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