Ford Vertrek Concept revealed - previews next-gen Kuga / Escape

With Ford's lineup undergoing a significant revamp, the Escape stands proud sort of a sore thumb. Tried, true and downright tired, the present model dates back to 2003.

However, that is near to modification as Ford has simply unveiled the new Vertrek concept that previews a "sporty, sleek, fuel-efficient" replacement for the Escape and Kuga. As such, the Vertrek options a Focus-inspired front fascia, a C-MAX derived greenhouse, carbon fiber accents, LED lighting, and big wheels. whereas the latter things will not build it into production, the concept provides you a fairly smart plan of what's going to be manifestation at dealer heaps in 2012.


Inside, the cabin has the same old futuristic touches, however during a nod to realism, the boot contains a cargo capability of twenty nine.2 cubic feet (828 liters) which might be expanded to sixty six.3 cubic feet (1,879 liters) when the rear seats are folded down. Furthermore, the crossover comes loaded with tech goodies together with SYNC, active park assist, BLIS (Blind Spot data System) and Intelligent Access with push-button beginning.

Under the hood, power is provided by a one.6-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost that's connected to a six-speed automatic transmission and an engine start/stop system. whereas the corporate declined to unleash specifications, they stated the "Vertrek concept might additionally simply use" the two.0-liter Duratorq TDCi that makes it a certainty for the European-spec model.