FORD ESCAPE FROM $37,990

The Ford Escape makes a serious pitch for the performance buyer, with a 183kW/387Nm 2.0-litre turbopetrol standard across the range and 0-100km/h in under six seconds. No rival offers anywhere near that amount of performance; in fact most are decidedly unsporty. It’s worth noting that the base Porsche Macan, which will set you back $89,300, also has a 2.0-litre turbopetrol that produces 183kW/370Nm. Escape, then, is a performance SUV bargain, kicking off at $37,990 for the front-wheel drive base model, with an eight-speed auto as standard. ST Line is $39,990 and Vignale is $48,590. ST Line and Vignale are also available with all-wheel drive, priced at $42,990 and $51,590 respectively. A plug-in ST Line hybrid, with a 2.5-litre petrol engine, front wheel drive and claimed EV range “in excess” of…

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