For the new year, the Ford Escape 2023 has undergone a real facelift. Even if mechanically its components have remained the same, it benefits from a major makeover and adds components that make it more versatile than ever.
Visually, the most significant change is at the front, where a wider grille is complemented by new headlights with LED surrounds and a slim, full-width light bar connecting the corners.
Revamped Model Range
The trim lineup has been refreshed for 2023, with Ford dropping the long-standing S, SE, SEL and Titanium configurations.
The base Escape is now called Active, while the Platinum trim is called Platinum. New for 2023 is the addition of the ST-Line package.
The ST-Line is distinguished by the fact that all wheel arches and lower body surfaces, which are normally matte black, are painted in the body color.
Paired with the black alloy wheels and grille, it certainly looks a bit sportier and has the appearance, if not the reality, of sitting a bit lower.
Powertrain
Mechanically, the 2023 Ford Escape, and even the ST-Line model, is unchanged, except for some damping changes on the 2.0-liter turbocharged all-wheel drive model. The PHEV now has its own trim level, and sees its horsepower drop from 221 to 201.
The full powertrain lineup remains unchanged with the 1.5-liter
three-cylinder and 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engines paired with eight-speed automatic transmissions.
The conventional 2.5-liter hybrid also remains unchanged.
