ford escape vignale 2023 review

The 2023 Ford Escape Vignale is the last hurrah for Ford’s tidy mid-size SUV in Australia, and it bows out wearing its poshest frock.

The 2.0‑litre turbo petrol and smooth auto give it proper overtaking shove, while AWD keeps it tidy when the weather goes full Melbourne.

Inside you get plush trim, heaps of safety kit, and enough tech to keep the school run civilised, though the infotainment feels a step behind the freshest rivals.

Ride and road noise are impressively well sorted for the class, but real-world fuel use isn’t exactly monk-like if you lean on the boost.

Practicality’s solid, with family-friendly space and a useful boot, and Ford’s 5‑year warranty sweetens the deal.

Shame it’s been discontinued locally—find a clean one and you’re basically getting the range-topping send-off without the showroom small talk.