It's the right size, practical, and offered with a broad range of powertrains, but the 2023 Ford Escape lacks the finesse of the class-leading compact SUVs.
Road Test / 100 ; Predicted Reliability / 5 ; Predicted Owner Satisfaction / 5
Type:Hybrid · Trim:ST-Line ; Engine Type : Hybrid, Combined MPG : 39 MPG, Cost to Drive : $108/month, Seating : 5 seats, Drivetrain : front wheel drive, Warranty : 3 years / 36,000 miles
Ford's flashy Bronco signals the brand's fresh focus on off-the-grid adventure, but its bread-and-butter Escape crossover still caters to the on-road crowd.
Highs : Handsomely styled exterior, multiple powertrain options, safety tech comes standard. Lows : Cheap interior on base models, rough-edged base three-cylinder engine, high starting price. Verdict : With a car-like design and driving demeanor, decent interior room, the Ford Escape is a solid mid-pack compact SUV, but several others do the job better.
Small overlap front: driver-side, A ; Small overlap front: passenger-side, P ; Moderate overlap front: original test, G ; Side: original test, G ; Roof strength, G ; Head restraints & seats, G
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Pricing : List price: $37,990 before on-road costs. Price as tested: $40,590 before on-road costs. Model range: $35,990 to $49,590 before on-road costs. Drivetrain : 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive. Power: 183kW@5700rpm. Torque: 378Nm@3100rpm. Wheels: 225/60 R18. Fuel : RON 95 Premium ULP, 57-litre fuel tank. Consumption: 8.6L/100km (government test), 11.4/100km (RACV test). Emissions: 199g/km CO2 emissions. Standard safet...
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