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03-13-2018, 09:24 AM
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2020/21 Ford Escape/Kuga
I thought there had already been a thread, but search didn#t bring up anything. If there is one, mods please merge
https://www.carscoops.com/2018/03/fo...n-kuga-escape/
Well, still pretty much a hacked up mule, but it takes no rocket scientist to see that the next Escape/Kuga will grow significantly, which makes sense, as not only do they need to grow the EcoSport at some point, but there are also rumors of a Focus CUV going directly against a Quashqai or VW T-Roc. Also, gioven the extended rear overhang of the mule, I guess optional 7 seats will be a thing, not only for the US market (but quite essential there by the time it arrives). A more versatile 7 seat version should also cater those families who currently drive a Ford C-Max (where there have been no signs of a replacement, despite being the oldest member of the Focus/Kuga family).
Otherwise we can expect the usual upgraded engines and infotainment (and I guess a similar interior design to the new Fiesta and Focus), as well as various hybrid variants
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03-13-2018, 01:08 PM
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I'll be curious to see what they do with the next Edge given the growth of the Escape.
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03-13-2018, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by swizzle
I'll be curious to see what they do with the next Edge given the growth of the Escape.
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Unless they grow the Explorer to nearly Expedition size, or rethink it, make it RWD/AWD plus slightly premium and go against the Jeep GC, I see very little room between this Escape and the current Explorer.....
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03-13-2018, 02:57 PM
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I see the current Escape as a Camry for style / execution. Fine, competent - but doesn't exactly do anything special.
Similar to what Swizzle said (re: other post on the Rav 4) - this would be wonderful w/ some Mazda flare.
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03-14-2018, 12:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mick78
Unless they grow the Explorer to nearly Expedition size, or rethink it, make it RWD/AWD plus slightly premium and go against the Jeep GC, I see very little room between this Escape and the current Explorer.....
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The Explorer appears to be growing. The Expedition is a LOT bigger than the Explorer.
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03-14-2018, 12:58 AM
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It's not easy to say where Ford's production line ends up with the rumored CD6 FWD/RWD platform. I hope the new Explorer is a bit more distinctive than current model although I really like the front end (yes, I know....it looks like a Land Rover).
However, from the side and back all I see is a Freestyle.
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03-14-2018, 03:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Allegro
It's not easy to say where Ford's production line ends up with the rumored CD6 FWD/RWD platform. I hope the new Explorer is a bit more distinctive than current model although I really like the front end (yes, I know....it looks like a Land Rover).
However, from the side and back all I see is a Freestyle.
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I had a Flex and LOVED it. Making the Explorer just a tad bigger so that the 3rd row isn't just for amputees would be good. I could sit in the 3rd row in the Flex and I'm over 6 feet tall. Making it lees bulbous looking would be great too.
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03-14-2018, 12:35 PM
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Agreed on the Flex. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about it. Too bad it's a sales dud....I think this is a good example of poor marketing. It seems to hit all the important things on the head; good looking, great quality, functional, relatively accessible $$ wise -yet it's a dud.
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03-14-2018, 01:01 PM
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The perplexing thing about the Flex is that is sells very well in California as a % of its total sales and has sold a modest-but-consistent number every year since 2011.
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