2024 Ford Escape

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 Editors' Pick
Autoblog Rating
7

The Ford Escape’s wide array of impressive powertrain choices, including two hybrids, and respectable dynamics brings a touch of fun to a boring segment. Its interior space and substandard interior quality hold it back in a very competitive segment.

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Pros: Great powertrain choices, including hybrids; fun to drive; hybrids have spare tires Cons: Interior is too small and chintzy for the money; physical controls missed with big touchscreen The 2024 Ford Escape is a compact SUV that’s easy to like. You climb in, and the car-like driving position makes you feel like you’re about to take a spin in a sporty hatchback – albeit with a higher viewpoint. The driving experience furthers that impression, with above-average handling for the segment, and a terrific lineup of engines, including a rare performance upgrade and two hybrids (the regular Escape Hybrid and the Escape Plug-in Hybrid). Upper trim levels also put on a good show with a vast 13.4-inch widescreen-oriented touchscreen boasting crisp graphics and great Apple/Android integration. It feels like there’s a “but” coming here, right? There is. As likable as the Escape is, it’s hard not to cringe at the price tags. Though they certainly align with others in the segment, the Escape is considerably smaller inside than a Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, etc. Its back seat and cargo space aren’t that different from some subcompact SUVs. The interior is also hopelessly drab with below-average materials – even soft-touch surfaces look like they’re hard plastic. As such, the Escape comes across as being poor value for the money. Perhaps if you can get a great deal and its size doesn’t present an issue, its easy-to-like nature can shine through (especially the hybrids), but all things being equal, it’s tough to recommend. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2024? After major changes made last year, it carries over largely unchanged for 2024. The Escape Active trim level is now the base trim level, though, effectively raising the price and further simplifying the lineup.  What are the Escape interior and in-car technology like? Materials quality is disappointing for this price point and segment. Even soft-touch surfaces on the dash and door tops look like hard plastic – which is what actually covers everything else. The extremely drab design certainly doesn’t help the situation, especially in an all-black interior. The uniquely quilted leather seats found in upper trim levels are its only above-average element in terms of design and quality. The cabins of all rivals are superior on both fronts (OK, maybe not the Chevy Equinox). The tech situation is at least better, albeit with some nits to pick. The standard 8-inch touchscreen runs Ford’s user-friendly last-generation tech interface. It’s not flashy, but it works, and we think that’s all that most folks want. Nevertheless, the 13.2-inch touchscreen utterly dwarfs it. It also runs a completely different interface and annexes the climate controls, eliminating the base set-up of physical buttons and knobs lower on the dash. Those controls are always left on the screen, which is good, but the air recirculation button is buried in …
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Pros: Great powertrain choices, including hybrids; fun to drive; hybrids have spare tires Cons: Interior is too small and chintzy for the money; physical controls missed with big touchscreen The 2024 Ford Escape is a compact SUV that’s easy to like. You climb in, and the car-like driving position makes you feel like you’re about to take a spin in a sporty hatchback – albeit with a higher viewpoint. The driving experience furthers that impression, with above-average handling for the segment, and a terrific lineup of engines, including a rare performance upgrade and two hybrids (the regular Escape Hybrid and the Escape Plug-in Hybrid). Upper trim levels also put on a good show with a vast 13.4-inch widescreen-oriented touchscreen boasting crisp graphics and great Apple/Android integration. It feels like there’s a “but” coming here, right? There is. As likable as the Escape is, it’s hard not to cringe at the price tags. Though they certainly align with others in the segment, the Escape is considerably smaller inside than a Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, etc. Its back seat and cargo space aren’t that different from some subcompact SUVs. The interior is also hopelessly drab with below-average materials – even soft-touch surfaces look like they’re hard plastic. As such, the Escape comes across as being poor value for the money. Perhaps if you can get a great deal and its size doesn’t present an issue, its easy-to-like nature can shine through (especially the hybrids), but all things being equal, it’s tough to recommend. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2024? After major changes made last year, it carries over largely unchanged for 2024. The Escape Active trim level is now the base trim level, though, effectively raising the price and further simplifying the lineup.  What are the Escape interior and in-car technology like? Materials quality is disappointing for this price point and segment. Even soft-touch surfaces on the dash and door tops look like hard plastic – which is what actually covers everything else. The extremely drab design certainly doesn’t help the situation, especially in an all-black interior. The uniquely quilted leather seats found in upper trim levels are its only above-average element in terms of design and quality. The cabins of all rivals are superior on both fronts (OK, maybe not the Chevy Equinox). The tech situation is at least better, albeit with some nits to pick. The standard 8-inch touchscreen runs Ford’s user-friendly last-generation tech interface. It’s not flashy, but it works, and we think that’s all that most folks want. Nevertheless, the 13.2-inch touchscreen utterly dwarfs it. It also runs a completely different interface and annexes the climate controls, eliminating the base set-up of physical buttons and knobs lower on the dash. Those controls are always left on the screen, which is good, but the air recirculation button is buried in …
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Retail Price

$29,495 - $40,500 MSRP / Window Sticker Price
Engine 1.5L I-3
MPG 27 City / 34 Hwy
Seating 5 Passengers
Transmission 8-spd auto w/OD
Power 180 @ 6000 rpm
Drivetrain front-wheel
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