The Toyota RAV4 and the Ford Escape are among the best-selling vehicles in the compact SUV category, which is the most popular in the automotive world. In fact, the RAV4 has often been referred to as the best-selling SUV in North America. As for the Ford Escape, it has always performed well in terms of sales, even though before being redesigned earlier this year, the model we had dated back to 2013.
In the used car market in Estrie, it's the latter that you'll find. As for the RAV4, it's usually the 2013-2018 generation models that you'll find for sale, putting our two contenders on equal footing.
Now, the million-dollar question: which one to choose to avoid regretting your decision?
The answer to this question is easy: the Toyota RAV4. However, that doesn't mean the Escape can't be a good choice. In fact, it has an advantage over the Japanese model. We'll explain it all below.
Le Toyota RAV4
In the case of the Toyota RAV4, if we tell you that the choice is easy, it's because in reliability surveys, this model always ranks among the best. With a RAV4, problems are rare, as are visits to the workshop. By acquiring this SUV, you also get a vehicle that offers plenty of space, comfort galore, and equipment designed for your needs when you're cruising the streets of Estrie.
A hybrid version has even been added to the menu since 2016, so if fuel economy is a priority for you, another solution is available with this SUV.
The Ford Escape
As perfect as the RAV4 may be, there's one thing it doesn't offer; driving pleasure. That's where the Ford Escape comes in. Here, we're talking about one of the most competent in this category when it comes to driving enjoyment. Driving an Escape is like piloting a car; it's fun to the core and you can push the machine; the response is interesting. Moreover, the turbocharged engines offered by this model are much more vigorous.
Where you need to be more careful is that the Escape does not have an immaculate reliability record. Over the years, various problems and recalls have tarnished its reputation.
However, don't think of it as a handicap. In fact, one could even see it as an advantage because at Groupe Beaucage, we ensure that, before passing a vehicle on to you, it is in perfect working order. Moreover, knowing the potential and past problems of the product, we know exactly what to check when we get our hands on a second-hand model with the aim of offering it to you later in Estrie.
So, every Escape we offer you has been meticulously inspected. The surprises are behind us, not in front. In fact, the real surprise is the driving pleasure you'll experience in this vehicle.
A Toyota RAV4, yes, but also a Ford Escape from Groupe Beaucage.
Come see us to be convinced.
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