Everything on the Ford Escape, discontinued in 2013, for used buyers and research. 15 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from Ford's original Australian brochures for this generation; new-car pricing is no longer shown as it is no longer sold new.
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Discontinued (2013). The Ford Escape generations listed on this page are no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.
15 variants of the Ford Escape are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.
Configure the EscapeThe ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.
Configure the ST-Line AWDThe ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.
Configure the Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Auto)The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.
Configure the Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.
Configure the Vignale AWDThe ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.
Configure the Trend 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.
Configure the Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Manual)The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.
Configure the ST-Line Plug-In HybridThe ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.
Configure the Trend 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Auto)The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.
Configure the Trend 2.0 TDCi Diesel AWD (PowerShift)The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.
Configure the Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)The 2010 Ford Escape is the ZD-series compact SUV. Ford Australia's brochure lists a single specification: a 2.3-litre four-cylinder DOHC petrol with variable valve timing making 109kW at 6000rpm and 199Nm at 4000rpm, a four-speed automatic and on-demand four-wheel drive with a push-button 50/50 lock mode. Ford quotes 9.8 L/100km and 234 g/km CO2 on the ADR 81/02 combined cycle, on 91 RON unleaded. Ford lists a kerb weight of 1578 kg and a GVM of 1986 kg. It is 4480mm long and 1845mm wide, with 205mm of ground clearance. Luggage space is 935 litres with the rear seats up and 1792 litres folded. It tows 1000 kg braked. Standard equipment includes climate control air-conditioning, cruise control, 16-inch alloys with a full-size alloy spare, front fog lights, and front and side airbags. Ford's own brochure states that electronic stability control was not available on the Escape. Ford Australia printed no list price in this brochure, and this row carries no ANCAP rating.
Configure the 2.3 4WD (Auto)The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.
Configure the Titanium 2.0 TDCi Diesel AWD (PowerShift)The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.
Configure the ST-LineThe ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.
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