#FORD ESCAPE 2021 VS MAZDA CX 5 DRIVER#

If you’re looking for a more assertively styled SUV with the walk to match the talk, however, the Ford Escape ST-Line hits the bullseye. It’s a confident and capable family tourer with a power delivery that’s relaxed and torquey. It’s only the fact there is a 170kW 420Nm turbocharged engine lurking under the bonnet that gifts the Mazda its subtle ‘sleeper’ vibe.īehind the wheel the GT Turbo rides well, and feels at home both in town and country. In terms of appearance there’s little to set the GT Turbo apart.

#FORD ESCAPE 2021 VS MAZDA CX 5 DRIVER#

Driver aids include adaptive cruise control and must-have autonomous emergency braking.īut while the Mazda SUV’s 19-inch wheels are smart, that’s about the limit of the sports tweaks. Key equipment highlights include a comprehensive infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.

Inside, the GT looks build on the template set by the CX-5 – it is smart, clean and offers a good mix of materials. There are high levels of cabin comfort and refinement.

Priced from $46,970, the CX-5 GT Turbo offers a long list of standard equipment. Now in its third generation, the latest CX-5 offers a turbocharged petrol engine for the first time. Mazda’s CX-5 GT Turbo is shaping up to be a favourite with local buyers.

Ford escape 2021 vs mazda cx 5