When you consider that the CX5 only has rear air vents when you get a Maxx Sport. At 41k driveaway it makes entry level Escape seem quite fine. Everyone knows the base model Mazda is like 38k and has steel wheels, 40kw less power, less torque, no rear air vents and has a smaller boot. Now it all comes into focus (no pun intended). Direct steering is a win in my books. At least it doesn't feel like your driving a bus.
@auPython3 жыл бұрын
I have ordered my Vignale FWD, as it demolishes the similarly priced Mazda CX-5 GT Turbo for on board tech and features. Also the CX-5 requires servicing every 10,000kms, the Escape is every 15,000kms.
@pastorofmuppets88343 жыл бұрын
Do you know if the LEDs have active shadowing? The CX-5 does, as well as cooled seats. I like how the escape is a lighter despite being bigger new model. Very Mazda!
@auPython3 жыл бұрын
@@pastorofmuppets8834 The Vignale comes standard with "LED quad projector dynamic bending with auto leveling and glare free function", this feature is available as part of an extra cost package on the other grades. The Escape doesn't have ventilated seats, but neither does the leather seats in my current car. I have little problem in sub-tropical Brisbane. I just park the car so the front seats don't face the Sun. I can thoroughly recommend that you go to the Ford website and download the Escape e-brochure in pdf format, it is very informative. It includes a comprehensive list of features, for all grades on the specifications page. This information is what convinced me to purchase the Escape Vignale.
@madhardcorenick3 жыл бұрын
@To the point. How So? I've got a falcon with nearly 500,000km chilling in my garage right now.
@auPython3 жыл бұрын
@To the point. I have had a perfectly reliable Ford Kuga for six years, not a single recall and not a single fault has developed in that time. But truthfully every brand can have problems in individual vehicles. Some even have design flaws not realized until the vehicle is on sale. You simply need to do your homework on a specific vehicle model if you are interested in purchasing.
@BomberFletch313 жыл бұрын
@To the point. I own a 2016 Mondeo Titanium Ecoboost. Four and a half years on from the day I drove it off the showroom floor, I've not had any mechanical or electrical gremlins.
@analysethis6061 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review, Richard. After seeing your review, I test drove the car and was surprised with what was on offer. The Vignale looks beautiful, the engine is more powerful than any mid size suv in the segment, paired with 8 speed automatic transmission its more fuel efficient and more spacious than a Cx5 and Skoda Karoq. Now thats value for money. Our test car showed 7.1 ltr in eco mode thats for fuel efficiency . The car is not that tall which makes it easier to get in and get out. I have shortlisted the car in the top 3 cars as I am looking to buy a mid size Suv. One more thing which is most appealing is the cost of ownership which is $299 per service at 15000 km whichis simply superb. What a welcome surprise! Keep up the good work Richard.
@auPython Жыл бұрын
I have owned my Vignale for nearly two years now, and it has been excellent, I can highly recommend it. I have only one small complaint. Even after Ford changed them, the front windscreen wipers don't properly clear the driver's side of the windscreen, when the driver's side wiper blade retreats. I suggest getting a test drive in the rain, it is not a significant problem and wouldn't be surprised if it is just my car. Shouldn't be a deal breaker, it is only a very minor nuisance and the only complaint I have about the Vignale after two years of ownership.
@analysethis6061 Жыл бұрын
@@auPython I think its a fantastic car , highly under rated. I might as well buy it.
@auPython Жыл бұрын
@@analysethis6061 I can wholeheartedly recommend the Escape, I am completely satisfied with my Vignale.
@analysethis6061 Жыл бұрын
@@auPython Just bought one. Awaiting delivery before the month end. Just wondering if i need mud flaps and whether I should get ceramic coating done on the new vehicle? Would like toknow your thoughts on this.
@auPython Жыл бұрын
@@analysethis6061 I didn't put a ceramic coating on my Vignale, but I would never say don't do it, it is purely your choice. As for mud flaps, I do suffer a little bit of sprayed muck behind the wheels, so I would say they would be a good idea.
@dapostusa2 жыл бұрын
My employer provides me with one of these to use, but I have found a few problems: 1. I'm 6 foot two and have to duck to avoid hitting my head on the open hatch. LOOK OUT! 2. I live in the great white north. When Its cold and icy I start the car first to get it warming, the exit it to clean snow and ice off the glass. Come to find out it will automatically lock the drivers door while I am doing this! Make sure you unlock the other door when you exit the car while it is running or you might get locked out. 3. Getting the seat belt latched is a major dexterity challenge when wearing a coat. 4. The sound system does not have a cd (probably an option) but neither has an aux jack and won't accept a standard usb memory stick with mp3s programmed on it! Useless to use a phone while driving to choose your music.
@alexi21san3 жыл бұрын
On the vignale you can turn on the aircon from anywhere so when you get to the car the seats are cool .No need for ventilated seats .
@robocopvn3 жыл бұрын
Always love to watch video with sense of humor at the core. And this is definitely the better one of those!
@ItsAleqo3 жыл бұрын
Great review man, genuinely good.
@bergsonmanik3 жыл бұрын
Always unique from Richard.... 👍👍
@drivingparadox3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another fun video Richard. Great looking vehicle, particularly the back end. I had an Escape for five years back in 2006. This might be the right change point from our MC Mondeo Titanium.
@teberer32463 жыл бұрын
I have been driving a wagon titanium Mondeo, great car, the Vignale is a good replacement next year, this is one of the better reviews for the Escape, thanks Richard.
@auPython3 жыл бұрын
My Lucid Red Vignale is being delivered tomorrow afternoon.
@analysethis6061 Жыл бұрын
@@auPython fantastic. Test drove the vehicle, mighty impressed.
@jimpeterson8884 Жыл бұрын
I purchased a new 2021 Ford Escape PHEV (plug-in Hybrid) in Oct. of 2021. It has 14000 miles on it. I now stalls in the middle of traffic while in EV mode. It's happened 3 times. Once while my wife was driving in the middle of an intersection (blocking traffic, horns honking, etc.). There is a recall for this exact failure on the same year, model, and engine as my vehicle, but they say I don't qualify. The recall code is 21S48. I believe it’s a high cost fix for them, so they're not issuing the recall as they should (e.g. have these vehicles proactively called in for testing and diagnosis before the failure happens). Anyway, I have to wait 3 weeks for a dealership mechanic to even look at it and I have a long drive I must make in less than a week. Needless to say I'm very disappointed in Ford’s quality and support. I'm an electrical engineer (for 35 years), I design high-reliability products and I'm very disappointed in the quality of Ford engineering that missed this breakdown in safe operation. Maybe they're not ready for EV yet. Maybe they need to invest in Hi-Rel design training for their engineers. All I know is I spent $45,000 for a malfunctioning and dangerous Ford vehicle. I’ve only owned it for 18 months, it only has 14,000 miles on it and it feels like a lemon. I should have purchased the Toyota RAV4 Plugin Hybrid! Sorry for the ranting, but I feel indignant and frustrated by this.
@lynnm.92433 жыл бұрын
I picked up a brand new Ford Escape 2021 on 4/26/21. Two weeks after I picked it up, the check engine light came on and I could no longer drive the car in reverse. I could go forward if I wanted to, but silly me, I thought I was going to have a car that could do both. Took it to the dealership, but by the time they saw the car, the check engine light went out and it could go in reverse so they could not fix what they could not see. Today once again the check engine light came on and once again, the car would not go in reverse. Another trip to the dealer and a wasted five hours (getting a ride home took up the majority of that time) of my time before they determined that a part needed to be over-nighted. So here I sit at home waiting for an overnight part delivery. I do not have a vehicle to get to work tomorrow and who knows when I will have transportation again. I do, however, have a really nice lease payment to make, so there is that. Don't buy a Ford because getting in touch with them to file a complaint is not easy. Thank God this is a two year lease. I will find another brand the next time to lease.
@howardwall87432 жыл бұрын
Errr, that's what a warranty is for. There's not a single thing in the world that's 100% reliable, especially when it's mass produced...
@moppet12142 жыл бұрын
My parents have this - they love it! I'm getting the puma though and I'm super excited, it's such a cutie 💓
@buddhike_wijayathilake3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent review. Not boring as most others.
@maxmaj20043 жыл бұрын
Quite enjoyable video, with enough info, thanks mate.
@Abhinav-fs7rp3 жыл бұрын
Richard is the best car reviewer in Australia !
@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib2 жыл бұрын
Thx for the video. Regarding the direct steering I see it as a must win in any car I buy. Actually if steering was not direct it would be a turn off for me. I sold my Toyota because it’s steering is loose and it drives like a boat… tried Prado , Camry and Corrola and hated them. Yaris was the only one with better steering.
@the.vinodd3 жыл бұрын
You're like my best friend...cheeky n funny... and I come back to see you again and again
@carmellomodaffari20252 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video always enjoy to watch, always make me laugh your a great review and the best .
@marciloni122 жыл бұрын
I love that Red Steeching!!😁💓
@geokandas3 жыл бұрын
Different and excellent review! Greetings from Greece!!
@ravingmad7653 жыл бұрын
Yeah, good luck getting a 2ltr turbo in a base model less than 30k
@stevekinney74233 жыл бұрын
Informative, interesting and entertaining review. Many thanks.
@stephenbeness23093 жыл бұрын
Great review with awesome commentary
@peacefighter34243 жыл бұрын
Great review ☺️ . Thanks bro
@johnhowitt223 жыл бұрын
I come for the car reviews but stay for the magic tricks.
@wildpixel83023 жыл бұрын
What’s the the 20” rim option when you’re on the website looking at the top of the range? How different do they look to the normal ones?
@AdrianLParker3 жыл бұрын
@9:04 Sport mode makes the shifts quicker? Surely you have that backwards? You short shift for fuel economy, you late shift performance.
@alexanderprom5093 жыл бұрын
I get a blippi vibe from this guy.
@crashtestcal64843 жыл бұрын
Designed in Germany and made in Spain and USA I believe.
@CathodeRayNipplez3 жыл бұрын
Over 100 kW/t well done Ford. Finally a soccer mum van that isn't a hopeless speed hump :)
@pastorofmuppets88343 жыл бұрын
I suspect it will handle very well too
@madhardcorenick3 жыл бұрын
Finally an SUV that isn't a boring whitgoods.
@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb67603 жыл бұрын
A raised Focus that’s a bit more premium sounds like a winner!
@alexi21san3 жыл бұрын
I drove the car and I was very impressed with the performance.I have also owned a 302 kw fpv .It’s definitely surprised me and I would buy it for performance alone over rivals .
@CathodeRayNipplez3 жыл бұрын
@@alexi21san Fabulous! Now the challenge is to get the the rest of the braindead SUV Fat Breeder Brigade along for the ride 🙄
@2468yu3 жыл бұрын
Nice and handsome looking suv
@boomafoo93 жыл бұрын
Why do these look so much better than North America version
@awesomexistence3 жыл бұрын
Looks the same as my North American 21 Escape with exception to drive side interior.
@650thunderbird3 жыл бұрын
Good review.
@pastorofmuppets88343 жыл бұрын
If you test the PHEV can you please not do what you did with the XC60 T8? Actually use the charging this time!
@Donster8883 жыл бұрын
Very good review mate, bit disappointing that we are not getting the hybrid version. Which would be comparable to RAV4 Hybrid.
@ianr53222 жыл бұрын
We do now in Australia.
@lrx543 жыл бұрын
White, silver, gray, red, black. Same thing, every car out there. Who decides on these boring colors? There are so many beautiful metallic colors out there. Come on GUYS, hire a girl for the interior color and materials. I’m about to purchase my 4th white / camel interior. 🤮
@snssvnsjensen57873 жыл бұрын
Mate can you do a review on LDV D 90
@danielrenault3 жыл бұрын
Did you re-upload?
@crashtestcal64843 жыл бұрын
Gosh you’re a dag. Lol. Awesome review. I’m getting one.
@Moonitot3 жыл бұрын
0:24 😂😂 Amazing review
@brendanfeldwick64933 жыл бұрын
Is the transmission DCT, or your standard slushbox?
@351tgv3 жыл бұрын
torque converter automatic.
@analysethis6061 Жыл бұрын
Its a standard 8 speed automatic minus torque converter which makes iteven better.
@Peter-ev2kr3 жыл бұрын
Ford seems to think it's a premium brand.
@sjb24713 жыл бұрын
Their product is certainly becoming more premium, just the image in this country has to catch up. This has all the premium features and engineering of many so-called “premium” marques; objectively, what’s the difference?
@marksweet87403 жыл бұрын
Your a funny bugger sometimes, good video but Ford are so far behind most main stream rivals with over priced vehicles that are pretty substandard in areas that they should not be, Chinese rivals will be the next to overtake them in a lot of areas. Here in Australia Ford in is becoming increasingly irrelevent just like GMH.
@howardwall87432 жыл бұрын
Driven one then, have we? Nothing on the market to touch it, especially for perfomance. Perhaps a 'cheap' wet flannel is more suited to your needs. Chinese? hahaha...
@marksweet87402 жыл бұрын
@@howardwall8743 you are sooo clever.
@howardwall87432 жыл бұрын
@@marksweet8740 Someone has to be, as you're clearly not...
@marksweet87402 жыл бұрын
@@howardwall8743 Thankyou Sweetie💞
@johnschroeder20463 жыл бұрын
Berry: Berry: expensive: most will want the engine: What! no: actual Berry: measures: disappointing: I suppose the rope trick will have to do : Are you going to a review of Entry level: model: in the future;?
@mitch45273 жыл бұрын
The Escape for the US market isn’t as nice as this car.
@awesomexistence3 жыл бұрын
Beg to differ with your opinion. I have a 21 Escape Titanium 2ltr with the technology package.
@lawrencegatt45153 жыл бұрын
Love ❤️ it 🏁⭐️
@det.luvsrobocopdoublearon15843 жыл бұрын
You're talking like a detective.
@Rawkus9193 жыл бұрын
Great video. Too bad Ford will expire before the warranty.
@wavavoom3 жыл бұрын
Can't disagree but ouch
@Rawkus9193 жыл бұрын
@@wavavoom well if they can sell 10,000 a year, or at least one for every 3rd Ranger, they should last a little while. Maybe that could be a deal, buy a Wildtrack and get an Escape half price.
@madhardcorenick3 жыл бұрын
As long as ford can market the escape. I can see it being a great competitor. Ford really need to put more effort into their other cars other than the Ranger.
@kushal31123 жыл бұрын
You look like Nicolas cage. Good review though ☺
@binishpoudel19903 жыл бұрын
Fule economy is my thing
@10tenman103 жыл бұрын
Pretty nice vehicle.
@peruprofundodance3 жыл бұрын
ATW
@BadDriversOfTheIllawarra3 жыл бұрын
imo Ford's interiors are a little too.. "Out-going" Hyundai.
@nataliefordette13913 жыл бұрын
Dude you're funny, thanks for your quirky entertainment👍
@waltergomez92863 жыл бұрын
Interactivo ✌🏾
@andrewmclay18393 жыл бұрын
This looks like it melted. What is with ford and their bulbous and droopy looking designs. This is why they don't sell well.
@SonicView093 жыл бұрын
Tooo much
@mogamete91693 жыл бұрын
Keep it simple mate.you are trying too hard to be funny
@raymondmccarthy62443 жыл бұрын
dreadful
@seboc12 жыл бұрын
Ale pajac
@nazaub52773 жыл бұрын
I will never buy a ford again, only had it for 7 years but it's breaking down like a 20year old car👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎