2017 Ford Escape to substitute Ford Kuga in Australia

Ford Australia has made an interesting announcement. It is regarding the replacement of the Ford Kuga with 2017 Ford Escape which will start from $28,490+ORC with the front wheel drive option. Ford Australia President and CEO, Graeme Whickman stated that “The Escape will follow the formula set by the Ford Kuga as a family friendly, fuel-efficient and five-star safety rated SUV”. He also added that “We’ve responded to calls for a broader line-up, with the front-wheel drive Trend giving consumers an even more compelling SUV offering, and with sharpened MLPs across the range”. What Ford Australia is actually doing is getting rid of old things and adding something new and fresh to their lineup and offer.
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MDarringer - 10/18/2016 9:06:49 AM

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Indeed. Ford has done stunningly well the several reboots. The 3rd generation Focus is pretty much a restyled 2nd generation. The current Fusion/Mondeo is largely a reskinned previous Mondeo.

BUT this is really do different than what Toyota does. The Camry is literally never "all new" they just make adjustments, put on new styling and call it good.

That strategy has worked wonders for Ford which was heading for bankruptcy when these cars were set in motion.