It comes with an embedded modem with FordPass Connect, allowing you to remotely communicate with certain functions of the vehicle, and of course Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard. Up on the dash is an 8 inch touch-screen running Ford’s SYNC 3 operating software. It all feels very open and easy to live with. You’ve got cup holders in the front and a decent centre storage box, and thanks to the rotary gear selector you can freely move about. Although, there is some red stitching to signify the ST inspiration.Ĭabin practicality is really very good, with high-mounted seats making it easy to get in and out of, and most of the controls are thoughtfully positioned. It would be nice to see a bit more excitement in here, perhaps with more heavily bolstered sports seats. Passengers are treated to basic cloth seats, and most of the cabin is mono-tone. When you look inside, it’s mid-level position becomes quite apparent. There’s also bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels, which are pretty small by today’s standards, painted in fashionable dark grey. The exterior is dressed in a unique bodykit, with more aggressive front and rear bumper bars, discreet badges, and dark highlights such as for the window trims. The ST-Line is pretty easy to spot compared with the rest of the range.
Factory claims may be different 2021 Ford Escape ST-Line – THE PACKAGE * Figures as tested by PerformanceDrive on the day. (All prices exclude on-road costs.) 2021 Ford Escape ST-Line – THE SPECS Optioning up to all-wheel drive is another $3000 more, which is probably a bit much for such a straight-forward upgrade. The base model kicks off from $35,990, but if you can stretch just $2000 more, this ST-Line starts from $37,990. A plug-in hybrid version of the ST-Line is coming to Australia early in 2022.Īlso helping the new Escape stand out among the competitive rivals is the price. The new lineup spans from the base Escape FWD, the ST-Line in FWD and AWD, and the top Vignale also available in FWD and AWD. Instead, the Escape ST-Line retains an excellent level of practicality and everyday usability, only it happens to feature a 183kW turbo engine.ĭespite seeming like it could be the flagship variant in the Escape range this is actually a mid-range option. But this stops short of coming equipped with hardcore components. The ST-Line variant is inspired by Ford’s sportiest vehicles. Is it like having a hot hatch in an SUV body? The 2021 Ford Escape ST-Line is one of the most powerful options currently on sale in Australia. But one way to stand out is to offer lots of power. It’s a flooded market, the mid-size SUV segment.
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