ASX vs Escape 1.6L Ecoboost

[niky]

with 400k discount --- the Escape 1.6L is now cheaper than the ASX.

Escape is a newer design, bigger, and better equipped. Personally I'm inclined to go with the escape.

BUT horror stories of palpak Ford aftersales makes this not an easy decision.

What do you think? Which would you choose and why?

No contest. The Escape is a better car.

The only question is the longevity of the turbo (but then, this is a concern with any new turbo engine, gasoline or diesel). Thankfully, the transmission is a traditional six speed automatic.

[Lakwatsero]

Where did you get this scoop? I'll get the Escape in a heartbeat if I had that spare change today, who cares if it drinks gas. The 400k savings can buy me 11,000 liters of gas. Transmission isn't a DCT so no jerking issues. Rear AC vents and 7 airbags are also a bonus.

[Altis6453]

So what is the final price after the Php 400k discount? Is it across all Ford dealerships?

The engine is a 1.6 Li. Ecoboost so you'll still get 5-6 km/li?

[Egan101]

Where did you get this scoop? I'll get the Escape in a heartbeat if I had that spare change today, who cares if it drinks gas. The 400k savings can buy me 11,000 liters of gas. Transmission isn't a DCT so no jerking issues. Rear AC vents and 7 airbags are also a bonus.

It is not a scoop. Ford has been offering discounts for the Escape SE 1.6L Ecoboost since late May and early June. The discount is even offered for loan applications (0 DP or no cash out for the usual 20% DP 60 month loan term).

So what is the final price after the Php 400k discount? Is it across all Ford dealerships?

The engine is a 1.6 Li. Ecoboost so you'll still get 5-6 km/li?

400k discount brings down the price to 1.09M but as per the offer to the TS in another post, it is offered at 1.059M (431k less than the SRP of 1.49M).

The Escape comes with a 1.6L turbo engine, not the usual NA (naturally aspirated) engine. The power and torque output is similar to 2.5L NA engines. Ford Ecoboost engines tend to spool their turbos early (below 2000 rpm) so if you want to save more on gas in city (bumper to bumper) traffic, keep the rpms in check or you keep spooling that turbo. Its edge over NA-powered CUVs is that you have max torque (250Nm) available just before hitting 2000rpm.