I just got this in an email from Ford, promoting their new 2013 Escape that is coming out next year. Looks like a cousin to the Vibe I think, especially the windows, roofline and even the interior IMO.http://www.ford.com/suvs/escape/2013/ht ... 3....htmlI might have to look at it to replace our Exploder in a couple of years.
Thomas
the "Mustang Guy"
1987 5.0 LX Mustang
2016 Mustang GT - current daily
2004 Satellite Vibe &
2009 Red Vibe GT -twin's cars
2003 Neptune Vibe GT - prior daily
2010 Red Vibe GT - RIP 6/16/14
2006 Platinum Vibe - son's car
LOL! Yeah, I don't like the front that much, but then again I didn't really like the 2009 Vibe, nor the 2005 or 2010 Mustangs when they came out either. Some things just have to grow on you. It is based on the Focus, which is a bit smaller than the Vibe. This is a decent bit bigger.
Thomas
the "Mustang Guy"
1987 5.0 LX Mustang
2016 Mustang GT - current daily
2004 Satellite Vibe &
2009 Red Vibe GT -twin's cars
2003 Neptune Vibe GT - prior daily
2010 Red Vibe GT - RIP 6/16/14
2006 Platinum Vibe - son's car
looks like they mushed the Focus and the Edge together and gave it a familiar name... looking at the 2012 Edge, and this and the Focus, they're really saturating the market to me, three versions of the same car, S, M and L.
I don't think it's hideous, but that's probably because it's the Titanium trim level. I can't imagine how stripped down the lowest of the low will look. Back end reminds me of a Tribeca a bit. Meh. Not bad, not great.
I think it looks really good ! But not better than a paid off Vibe LOL. Styling always seems to grow on me as well, but the tailights on the the 2011 Mustang are still kinda yukky....
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »That is hideous. X2. Horrible. The escape looks rather masculine now, but not that. I like the boxy small SUV's.
Hmmmm..... NO!No stick shift, it's fate is sealed in my books!The 2012 base model loss leader starts at $20K. Want more then that Duratec 2.5L boat anchor, prepare to open up that wallet!!! For the price you'd pay for a 4wd version and the over-options that go with it you could have a nicely equipped Subaru... or a Focus ST with all the trimmings!!!
I am underwhelmed by this Escape. I disagree that it is awful, but there are many better looking vehicles out there in the same class.Does look like a bulked up Fiesta or Focus.I do agree that the current Escape is much better looking, even if boxy is no longer in style.
1997 Civic EX sedan w/auto trans2001 Accord EX sedan w/5-spd manual2009 Vibe 2.4L w/5-spd manual, sunroof, monsoon, GT spoiler, Magnaflow muffler and rolled SS tip, lowered on H-Tech springs, window tint, debadged (save the red arrow!).
that think looks like an abortion of a baby between and explorer and a focus.designers need to understand that a large departure is not always a better idea. They keep this up and they are on their way to challenging the Aztec for the ugliest car ever made.
07 1ZZ 5spd Stealth - Sold
03 1ZZ 6spd Shadow w/NAV - For Sale
06 AWD Stealth - Current
07 Magnum SRT-8 - Current
The front end has too much "plain plastic" and gives it a cheap look. Side profile is pretty sharp Not crazy about the rear end though. The new Toyota Prius resembles our 09-10 Vibes a lot from the rear end only. Saw it in a commercial and had to do a double take to verify that it wasn't a Vibe
I like the look, although the trapezoidal grill is a bit much... It's also somewhat of a shame that it looks so much like the new Focus as well.This reminds me of what Mitsubishi did with the Outlander when they redesigned it to share the same nose as the Lancer Evolution. Didn't transfer so well in my opinion.
Owner of the first official "Brando-mobile", the "Silver Streak". 2003 Base Vibe, FWD.
Moved into the next generation, what's new is "Azúl" 2010 2.4 Vibe, AWD
Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »The new Toyota Prius resembles our 09-10 Vibes a lot from the rear end only. Saw it in a commercial and had to do a double take to verify that it wasn't a Vibe I'm really digging the new Prius v !
2009 Liquid Platinum Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
2009 Steel Blue Metallic Vibe GT - 5-Speed Auto – Garage
I'd have to agree with @Camogirl. It's definitely just a Focus and an Edge mushed together. I can see where your coming from in saying that it could be something that is in the same idea as the Vibe, but nobody could ever replace the VIBE's that we know. Plus, they are paid off. Vibe's for the win!
While on a business trip to Germany/Luxembourg last summer, I had the opportunity to drive one of these, a Ford Kuga, which I've heard is the same model, but with different styling tweaks. Mine was a 2.0-liter diesel. Got it up to about 195kph on the autobahn. Personally I like the look of the Kuga I drove better than the new Escape's styling.
And raised the price by at least 50%. BMW maintenance is not cheap either.
2009 Vibe 1.8L Carbon Gray AT Power Pkg 1/12/092003 Vibe 1.8L Neptune AT Mono Power Pkg 1/27/03 [sold 2/2/09]2007 T&C SWB 7/31/07 "Broke people stay broke by living like they're rich. Rich people stay rich by living like they're broke."
I like the new Escape, except for the price tag... And that one has to sit upon slaughtered animals to get that nifty kick to open hatch thing.
The C-Max seems like a great Vibe replacement, moreso than the Escape IMHO. I could live with 47 MPG but once again I don't like the price. Granted, how I saw Toyota had the nerve to put $23k on the sticker of a Matrix still rockin' the steelies, I suppose the $26-$27k for a nicely equipped C-Max is a freakin' bargain in comparison.
03 Vibe base. Born 10/14/2002 06:07 AM
Auto, Moon & Tunes, power package. 143k
Neptune/dying clearcoat/primer grey.