2023 Ford Escape

The 2023 Ford Escape is available in six trim levels, including the Base, Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum. The ST-Line trim level features unique wheels, a bold grille, a spoiler, and painted rocker panels for a more sporty look. Additionally, the 2023 Escape comes in eight exterior paint colors, allowing drivers to express their personal style with bright and bold options like Atlas Blue Metallic, Rapid Red Metallic, Cinnabar Red Metallic, and Vapor Blue Metallic, or neutral and subtle shades like Star White Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, and Agate Black Metallic.

Under the hood, the 2023 Ford Escape is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine can produce up to 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque, providing plenty of power for daily driving, commuting, and weekend adventures. This is the exclusive engine offering for the 2023 version of the Escape, but this capable and adventure-ready engine is sure to meet your needs, no matter the type of driving you're doing.

The default setup for the Ford Escape is front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available as an upgrade. All-wheel drive increases grip to the surface below, making it easier for drivers to commute on sand, snow, ice, mud, dirt, and other challenging road conditions. If you plan on commuting in the snow or tackling the off road with your next SUV, think about upgrading the Escape to meet your needs. You won't be disappointed in the performance abilities of the Escape.

Those in the front row of the Escape receive 42.4 inches of legroom, while back-seat riders get 40.7 inches of legroom. The cargo area features 37.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, but if you need to prioritize cargo space over passenger space, the second row of seats can fold down to increase total cargo space to 65.4 cubic feet.

The entry-level trim of the Escape features an 8-inch touchscreen on the dashboard that comes with Sync 4, which is Ford's infotainment suite. Navigation and live traffic rerouting are included in this suite, as is "Ok, Ford." This voice command system allows drivers to send hands-free text messages, make hands-free phone calls, stream music and podcasts hands-free, and much more.

Safety is a top priority for the 2023 Ford Escape. The vehicle features Co-Pilot360, a safety suite that includes automatic high-beam headlights, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking. The automatic high-beam headlights automatically illuminate the road ahead to help drivers see and be seen in low-visibility conditions, while lane-keep assist uses sensors, an alert system, and corrective steering to help drivers stay on their path. Rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring work together to make switching lanes as safe as possible, and automatic emergency braking is designed to reduce the risk of a head-on crash.