{"id":34494,"date":"2022-10-25T09:03:43","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T13:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=34494"},"modified":"2022-10-25T09:03:43","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T13:03:43","slug":"2023-ford-escape-refresh-reveal-st-line-hybrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=34494","title":{"rendered":"2023 Ford Escape gets more style, bigger screens"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2023 Ford Escape<\/a> is here, and like its luxury Lincoln cousin<\/a>, it’s a pretty lightly updated SUV. Most of the differences are in the nose<\/a>, where the grille looks more like what you would find on a Ford Edge<\/a> or Mustang Mach-E<\/a>. It also gets new headlights with an available full-width daytime running light. The rear is mostly unchanged, as is everything in the middle.<\/p>\n

There’s also more variation in exterior styling thanks to the new ST-Line trim. The grille mesh is different on this model, and the contrast body cladding is painted to match the body. It even picks up little ST-Line badges on the fenders. The trim sits just above the new base trim called Active. The Plug-in Hybrid becomes its own trim level, and at the top is the Platinum.<\/p>\n

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The interior has been updated as well, primarily with new instrument and infotainment screens. As standard, the Escape<\/a> gets a pair of 8-inch screens, and better-equipped models get a 12.3-inch instrument screen and a 13.2-inch infotainment screen. Ford<\/a> Sync 4 is installed along with the ability for updates to be uploaded over-the-air. Furthermore, there is now standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and the available Co-Pilot 360 safety suite will include automatic emergency braking<\/a> functionality when turning in intersections and a blind-spot warning system that can nudge the wheel back slightly as an additional warning about a possible obstacle in the blind-spot.<\/p>\n

Powertrains are pretty much carryover. The standard engine is the turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder with 180 horsepower, which comes only with front-wheel drive. Optionally available is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 250 horsepower and coming with either front- or all-wheel drive. The regular hybrid<\/a> 2.5-liter four-cylinder makes 199 horsepower with front- or all-wheel drive. Rounding out the line-up is the plug-in hybrid<\/a> 2.5-liter engine with 210 horsepower, 37 miles of range and only front-wheel drive. The Active can be had with the three-cylinder or hybrid. The ST-Line can have every engine but the plug-in, and the Platinum is only offered with the turbo four or the hybrid. The ST-Line when ordered with all-wheel drive also gets stiffer, sportier suspension tuning.<\/p>\n

Full pricing hasn’t been released yet, but the base Active will start just under $29,000 with destination. The ST-Line is also available for just $995, making it a pretty affordable appearance option. Order books are open right now, and Escapes<\/a> will start arriving in the first quarter of next year.<\/p>\n

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