Comments on: Report: Ford Kuga to Replace Escape, But Badge May Carry Over

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:02:21 +0000

I bought a 2001 escape new and LOVE it. Incredibly reliable, comfortable and versitle. I started thinking about upgrading last fall but wanted to wait a couple of years. After seeing this, I think I’ll buy this fall so that I can get the 2011 hybrid before they totally ruin it. Im not a fan of the crossover, I don’t want a car, I don’t want a station wagon, I don’t want any combination of them. I want a small SUV, that’s what the ESCAPE was/is. Besides if this vehicle is that great it shouldn’t have to pony on the Escape name. Leave the Escape and sell this car under its own name. Its Definitely NOT an SUV.

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:26:18 +0000

It’s a great car if you want to target strictly women (and with that name-particularly the older ones!). I thought the Escape was a good vehicle for both men and some women–just not me. I definitely see my husband trading his Escape in for something slightly more masculine if that’s the next generation.
Btw- Isn’t there a Honda or something that looks exactly like this already, which personally I like, but hey–it’s been done.

By: RHONDA

RHONDA — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:16:46 +0000

I OWNED A 2004 AND TRADED UP IN 2008. I DO MISS THE GEARING SHIFT ON THE SIDE. IT ALLOWED MUCH MORE ROOM IN THE FRONT. I KNOW THEY ARE NOT MAKING THIS AN OPTION SO I ADJUSTED. I DO KNOW THE ESCAPE IS A TERRIFIC SUV.
THE NEW BODY STYLE IS NOT BAD. THOUGH THE AWD OVER 4WD IS A MISTAKE. DOES NOT HANDLE IN THE SNOW AS WELL . AND THE SUV IS A TRUCK LIKE VECHICLE.
IF YOU WANT A CAR THEN BUY ONE. 4 CYLINDER OVER 6 IS ANOTHER MISTAKE. IT SHOULD BE MADE WITH BOTH OPTIONS. FORD HAS BEEN A VEHICLE THAT STANDS ALONE. WHY CAUSE IT TO BLEND IN . WHY CHANGE WHAT IS SELLING WELL.

By: nancy young

nancy young — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:13:14 +0000

No way would I trade up to a 2012 escape it looks like all the rest of the Japanese models , yuck ****************** I always drive Fords and love my 2008 escape but NO NO NO to the 2012 version

By: Fordman1

Fordman1 — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:50:36 +0000

Another excellent idea from Ford. This new styled Escape will continue to over run the competition and will allow Ford to reap in more profits at the expense of the Asians. When Ford has a better idea, they put it on wheels.

By: JRKR

JRKR — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:25:53 +0000

Risk?! Hah! This is the first Ford I’d actually strongly consider buying. Kudos to them to not rely on the “my gran daddy and my daddy owned Fords” line of thinking and avtually design something competitive to Japanese/Euro vehicles.

If they manage to bring that here with AWD, the 6 speed manual and either they uprated diesel or 2.5L turbo in one package I’ve already all but bought one.

By: Colum Wood

Colum Wood — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:58:58 +0000

It’s definitely a risk Ford is taking. Lots of people love the looks of the Escape and one has to think the popularity of the GMC Terrain is based on it’s muscular SUV styling.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 04:06:42 +0000

As an Escape owner (times two 2004 and 2010), I will be looking at a different vehicle altogether should this vehicle replace the current body style. Ford: what are you thinking?

By: Boyce Mabry

Boyce Mabry — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:43:14 +0000

Just curious. Will Mazda get Kuga to be the next Tribute?