Ford Australia has pulled back the covers on the new ZC Escape SUV, boasting fresh exterior styling, a more luxurious and convenient interior package and upgraded powertrains for improved driving quality. Exterior and interior design of the updated Escape was managed from Australia; body, powertrain and chassis engineering work was carried out in Taiwan and Japan and extensive testing undertaken in Australia to ensure the vehicle meets the demands of local customers.

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Learn about the Ford Escape's interior

The centre console has been redesigned to make it more functional while new-look instruments, door trims and seat fabrics complete the look. Passenger comfort and convenience have also been improved with climate controlled air-conditioning (standard on both XLTs and Limited), illuminated vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger, and more contemporary switches and controls. Escape customers will also enjoy a much quieter interior with improved insulation to reduce engine, wind and road noise. The changes include new dash insulators, body damping sheets and seals. As a result of all the changes, the cabin is significantly quieter approximately 3 to 4 decibels at highway speeds. Already high levels of safety equipment have been enhanced with the addition of a lap/sash seatbelt and headrest for the centre-rear passenger seat for Australia.

Learn about the Ford Escape's exterior

Escape boasts a restyled hood with new feature lines that blend into a bright three-bar grille with a larger Ford badge and new four-chamber chrome-ringed headlamps with jewel-like details. Changes at the rear include new combination lamps with a honeycomb-style lens cover and LED brake lights. There is also a bright garnish on the liftgate that retains flip-up glass for easy access to the cargo area, while a new rear bumper houses reversing lamps. Three new wheel designs complete the exterior look, with a new seven spoke 16-inch alloy design for the XLT Sport V6, a new six spoke 16-inch alloy wheel for the XLT 2.3L and Limited V6 and a new 16-inch steel wheel for the XLS 2.3L.

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