[Jakun]

Just read about the new Ford Escape 2.3 L in the latest (September) issue
of Autocar ASEAN (it`s the cover story). Engine is apparently sourced
from the Mazda 6.

RM139K - including leather seats, two more (side) airbags, sunroof,
aluminium dashboard fittings and skid plates front and rear - but without
the rear spoiler and running boards. Pretty good deal, methinks - just a
pity it`s not the facelifted model as is currently being sold in the USA.

[renesis]

taiwan also got ma

[ashabmy]

time to change my Striking Yellow 2.0L to Exclusive Black 2.3L!
how about 3.0L? coming oso?

[st1180]

just got back from the launch at their PJ showroom. They are giving away
a Bali trip 4D/3N for anyone who sign a booking before 12am tonight. Have
book for a test drive for tomorrow. Hope it as soon as it seems.

[phlush]

don't forget to update us on your test drive... have a good one..

[ghkumar]

hi guys,

i also was there during the launch, guess what i won a handphone in the
lucky draw . i book for a test drive on sunday. if u fill up the form
after u test drive then they will give u a touch n go card worth rm 20
inside

[renesis]

banghead
i found that da new ford escape isnt da one that im expecting
what an upset for me
not same with taiwanese n us one

[ashabmy]

I will be in KL end of this month, so I will test-drive oso!

Renesis,

We used to get Japanesse Escape, so possibility to get Taiwanesse version
is very low. Somemore, 2.3L Escape is now CBU from the Phillipine, which
Ford found it to be more price compatative than CKD from Japan. I guess
Ford make it in bulk in Phillipine for SEA market.

[Jwrx]

renesis,
Why would you expect the US or Taiwanese ones? they are both left hand
drive markets, Malaysia is Right hand drive. At 139k its the only SUV
with sunroof, 4 airbags and leather

[st1180]

Did a test drive today and this is my personal review and I'm no expert.

Power - the 2.3L engine does deliver. Pickup and response where good. The
auto transmission is smooth. Most of the time you don't really feel the
gear change.

Steering – is much lighter then my current car (Honda CRV) but still have
a good feel in higher speed.

Gear shift - much lighter then my current car which I particularly like.
It’s so easy to change gears if need to.

The ride – to me it’s not as good as the CRV. I guess the suspensions are
harder or the tyres are over inflated. The test drive seems a little
bumpy. The SA explanation is that the leather seats need to be season in
and then you’ll get a softer ride. When taking corners, I felt that the
body roll is quite noticeable but the car don’t feel like it’s “stepping
out” while my car have less body roll but don’t have that stable feeling
of the Escape.

Forget to try the 4X4 mode but I guess if I engage it, there is no real
place to test it in PJ. We took it up to Gasing Hills and around PJ
before going back to the showroom.

Overall, for that price I quite satisfied with it. Well the wife is
pretty impress with it, so guess we’ll are going to be a owner of the
brand new Ford Escape.