The 2023 Ford Escape on Bedford, VA
The 2023 Ford Escape is one appealing option for an individual, couple, or small family. It is a smart and stylish urban commuter that can also handle a cross-country trip.
The 2023 Escape receives a facelift for this year, including a redesigned front end and new wheel choices. There's also some rearrangement of trims.
For the 2023 Escape, Ford offers seven trims, of which three are ST-Line derivatives.
- Base
- ST-Line Elite
- Active
- ST-Line
- Platinum
- ST-Line Select
- Plug-In Hybrid
The base trim offers some compelling features, but venturing up the line grants you a well-equipped compact crossover that can give premium brands a real run for their money. Note that the Plug-In Hybrid is now a separate trim level.
Want to know more about the 2023 Escape? Our team at Berglund of Bedford Ford GMC is waiting for your call. So choose from our broad inventory, and we'll help you make up your mind.
Interior Review of the 2023 Ford Escape
The 2023 Escape offers a 103 cubic-foot passenger cabin for up to five adults. Its sophisticated ambiance utilizes an ergonomically friendly design and premium materials for an upmarket feel. High-grade cloth or faux-leather upholstery are choices of seat covering, dependent on trim. You also receive a spacious 34 cubic feet of cargo space, and the second-row seats can be slid fore and aft or split-folded in a 60/40 mix.
An 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster is standard across the range, as is an 8.0-inch touchscreen for the upgraded Sync 4 infotainment system that offers automatic over-the-air updates. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are supported across the range. Also included are automatic climate control, rear air vents, and a standard six-speaker system.
Venture into the options list, and you'll find plenty of interesting features. You can have a 10-speaker B&O sound system, a powered driver seat, and heated front seats. You can also have a 13.2-inch infotainment screen, a 12.5-inch digital instrument cluster, and a pop-up heads-up display.
Exterior Review of the 2023 Ford Escape
For 2023, the Escape receives a new design, including a broader front grille, redesigned hood, and front bumper. It also has a range of new alloy wheel designs in sizes up to 19 inches. The rear remains mostly unchanged, and overall, the 2023 Escape is a handsome offering.
The 2023 Escape range is available in eight colors.
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Atlas Blue Metallic
- Agate Black Metallic
- Star White Metallic
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Rapid Red Metallic
- Cinnabar Red Metallic
- Vapor Blue Metallic
Power and Performance of the 2023 Ford Escape
The 2023 Ford Escape range starts with a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine. It puts out 181 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, you can specify an all-wheel-drive system on this powertrain if desired.
If you want more thrills, there's a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost unit. This generates 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Car and Driver also timed this variant as capable of zero to 60 in just 5.7 seconds. It uses an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel-drive system.
The Escape Hybrid offers a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine running on the Atkinson cycle, coupled with two electric motors and a CVT gearbox. This provides a system total of 210 horsepower if you want a fuel-sipper with some verve when required.
Key Technology Features
- Standard 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Standard 8.0-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system
- Ford Sync 4 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and automatic over-the-air update capability
- Automatic climate control with a dual-zone option
- Optional 13.2-inch infotainment screen and 12-inch digital instrument cluster
- Standard six-speaker sound system with available 10-speaker B&O premium sound system
- Optional pop-up heads-up display
Key Safety Features
- Ford Co-Pilot 360 safety suite
- Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
- Eight airbags
- Lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
Find Your 2023 Ford Escape at Berglund of Bedford Ford GMC
The 2023 Escape offers a fascinating compact crossover, regardless of whether you're a Blue Oval fan. It's got ample space, performance, technology, and safety features to impress even the most critical buyer. So why not call over at Berglund of Bedford Ford GMC and take a test drive?
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