Ford Escape (2023) crossover review and all the details

Ford Escape of the last generation was unveiled back in 2020. However, American car enthusiasts didn't particularly like the crossover with European appearance. Due to a significant drop in sales, it was decided to restyling, giving the SUV the outlines, popular in the U.S., Edge and Explorer.

The main changes have affected the front end of the Ford Escape 2023 model year. This is a new aggressive polygonal headlamp connected by an LED line, a different radiator grille with a mesh filling, and a redesigned bumper with pronounced "cheekbones" and a central air intake. The body profile with three-dimensional wheel arches and smooth transitions remains the same. In the rear the graphic of the lamps has been changed. In Base, Active and senior Platinum versions, the appearance of the Parkett will remain practically unchanged, but the ST-Line will be distinguished by a darkened body decoration and a different form factor of the radiator grille.

The interior of the Ford Escape has become more technologically advanced. The new three-spoke steering wheel hides a 13.2-inch virtual dashboard, and a 12.3-lumen multimedia complex touchscreen rises above the central air deflectors. The equipment package includes active cruise, speed pre-calculation, emergency braking, 360-degree view and others..

In technical terms, the Ford Escape, based on the Bronco Sport architecture, has not undergone any changes. The crossover, as before, is offered with a 1.5-liter 182-horsepower "turbo four" of EcoBoost family, as well as a 2.0-liter turbo engine with 253 powers. In addition, there is a mild and plug-in hybrid based on the 2.5-liter V6. Drive can be on the front axle, or all wheels at once.

Prices for the new Ford Escape start at $27,500, which is the equivalent of 1,700,000 rubles. The version with a hybrid component is priced at a minimum of 2,400,000, and for a plug-in hybrid it is necessary to pay at least 2,360,000 rubles. The start of sales is tentatively scheduled for the beginning of 2023, although it is possible to order the parkette already today.