2023 Ford Escape

You can purchase the 2023 Ford Escape in six all-new trim levels: Base, Active, St-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum. Ford also offers a PHEV model if you're looking for a plug-in hybrid option. The Base features a piano black grille, manual liftgate, LED lighting, and dual-chrome exhaust tips. On the Active, you get a power liftgate and 17-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels. The ST-Line has a unique rear skid plate and 18-inch rock metallic wheels. For the ST-Line Select, you'll discover a large single-wing rear spoiler and LED fog lights. The ST-Line Elite adds rain-sensing wipers and 19-inch ebony-painted wheels. Finally, the Platinum upgrades everything with a coast-to-coast light bar and LED headlights.

Two engines are available for the 2023 Ford Escape, depending on the trim. The Base, Active, and ST-Line feature a 1.5-liter EcoBoost with an eight-speed automatic transmission for 180 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. On the ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum you get a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger. This engine delivers 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque to keep you in front of the pack.

With the 2023 Ford Escape, you get highly capable performance features. Standard features include torque vectoring control, electronic traction control, and curve control to keep you on your intended path. Front-wheel drive is standard, and an all-wheel-drive system is available for those wanting more control and traction over various terrains. The selectable drive modes let you customize your drive based on conditions or mood.

When you enter the 2023 Ford Escape, you'll discover an inviting interior created with everyone's convenience and comfort considered. On the Base, you get a height-adjustable driver's seat, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a six-speaker sound system, and an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Moving to the Active adds keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, satellite radio, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Additional features on the higher trims include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, navigation, ambient interior lighting, wireless charging, a power-adjustable passenger seat, and a 13.2-inch touchscreen.

Ford knows safety and driver-assistance features are top priorities when selecting a new vehicle, so the 2023 Escape offers plenty. Standard across all trims are features such as an advanced airbag system, forward collision mitigation, lane-keep assistance, automatic high beams, and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. You can also get adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assistance, rear parking sensors, rear automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and a head-up display on the upper trims.