Ford Reviews

Ford has long offered a compelling alternative to the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V, but - whether badged Kuga or Escape - the European mid-sized SUV has failed to make an impact in Australia.This fourth-generation version, however, deserves to succeed, since it scores strongly for safety, equipment, driving pleasure, comfort, refinement and value, making it a must test-drive experience.

The ST-line is the ‘sporty’ grade in the Escape line-up with its tough looking body kit. The ST-Line starts at a list price of $37,990 for the front-wheel drive petrol, steps up to $41,990 for the all-wheel drive version, but can also be had as a plug-in hybrid for $52,940.

The Vignale sits at the top of the Escape range and has a list price of $46,590 for the front wheel drive version and $49,590 for the all-wheel drive.

Ford's new-generation Escape hopes to find its way into driveways all over Australia, but is it good enough to take on the likes of the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota's RAV4?

The Ford Puma is actually a light SUV - so it's smaller than a small SUV. But it has enough space to cart around a young family of four and the boot will fit a pram - bonus.

The growing popularity of mid-sized (2.5-3.5 tonne GVM) commercial vans that can carry up to six people, generically known as crew vans, has seen an increasing number of rivals from mainstream manufacturers with a second row of seats. These include Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Renault, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz.There’s no argument that 4x4 dual cab utes are by far Australia’s most popular and versatile light commercial vehicles. However, not everyone needs high-riding off-road ability and some would happily trade that for more spacious rear seating and a huge fully-enclosed cargo bay to carry their crew and all their gear – be it for work or play.It's those two key attributes which present a compelling argument for crew vans – but which one would you choose? We’ve combined our most recent road test activity of three of Australia’s best examples from Toyota, Ford and Renault to see how they measure up in a side-by-side comparison.

The ute scene has seen some action in 2020, with the launch of an all-new Isuzu D-Max which is now paired to a brand-new Mazda BT-50. Those two fresh young things are up against the stalwart king of the dual cab utes - the Ford Ranger - in this comparison test. It's a very tight contest.

The ST-Line sits in the middle of the Ford Puma range with its list price of $32,340.

The ST-Line V sits at the top of the Ford Puma range with its list price of $35,540.

Remember the EcoSport? Nope? Good. Well the Ford Puma little SUV hopes to do what the EcoSport couldn't - be memorable and win you over. And it might do that, except there are just one or two things you should know