Updated Ford Kuga – sold in Australia as Ford Escape – was followed in Germany with a lot of changes on the front.
Despite the camouflage wrap, we can see the update Escape has a much more vertical and bold front plate.
Slimmer headlights flank the taller grille, which not only protrudes all the way in response to the redesigned bonnet, but now incorporates the Blue Oval badging.
The rear, at least on this prototype, has changed less. The outer taillights have a more 3D design and include a red section below the indicator lens.
Given the way the lights in the tailgate are carried over from the current production vehicle and don’t match the design of the exterior parts, it’s likely that Ford has other styling updates planned for the test cars. experience in the future.
We haven’t seen any photos of the upgraded car’s interior yet, but it’s likely to include Ford’s latest Sync 4 infotainment system and a 13.2-inch horizontal touchscreen. big appeared on the update Focus.
The availability of this display could be delayed or limited due to the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors, as well as supply chain problems arising from Russia’s bloody war in Ukraine.
ONE recent report suggests that the Focus ST may lose its big screen in the near future.
Using the Focus facelift as our guide, the revised Escape can be offered with matrix LED headlights, blind spot assist, trailer compensation for blind spot monitoring and intersection assist.
The crossover’s European engine range will likely incorporate 48V mild-hybrid technology, as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.
While the Kuga and Escape twins have been a huge hit with Ford abroad – it’s the company’s second most popular passenger car in both Europe and the US – the crossover has fallen out of favor. much locally.
In the first two months of 2022, Ford Australia sold only 285 Escapes here, meaning it only accounts for 1.1% of the midsize crossover market.
The Escape is the streets behind the market top Toyota RAV4 (5879), Mazda CX-5 (4478) and Mitsubishi Outlander (3025).
Escapes coming to Australia are sourced from Ford’s factory in Spain, and are essentially an improved version of the European Kuga. The getaway car sold in North America was manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky, along with the related Lincoln Corsair.
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