The 2023 Ford Escape is a sporty two-row SUV that provides strong engine performance, all-wheel-drive versatility, and remarkable fuel efficiency, putting it in a class of SUVs rarely seen on today’s roads. Along with this unique combination, this edition caters to everyone with its sophisticated entertainment and driver-assist features, as well as a comfortable cabin nobody will want to leave when your journeys end.
Fuel-Savvy Performance
The 2023 edition of the Escape takes performance to the next level by offering both front and all-wheel drive, as well as three powerful engine options. Two of the engines, a 180-horsepower 1.5-liter and a 250-horsepower 2.0-liter, are gas options that offer up to 34 MPG and 31 MPG in estimated mileage, respectively.
While that’s sure to impress most drivers, even greater fuel efficiency can be found in the third option, a 2.5-liter that comes with your choice of a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain with 210 horsepower and up to 101 MPGe in combined city/highway mileage when using both gas and electric energy.
Comforts and Technology
Inside the vehicle’s cabin, comfort and style are blended in the available leather-trimmed seats with a heating setting, while the dual-zone temperature system lets you set two different climate zones for both sides of the cabin. As for space, you have up to 104 cubic feet available for cargo with the rear seat folded down, and if you have both passengers and cargo, you can fold it partially down to accommodate both.
Serving as the vehicle’s central information center, the 12.3-inch driver cluster shows your speed and notifications, though your most important information can also be viewed on your windshield with the convenient Head-Up Display. Entertainment and navigation functions are provided by the SYNC 4 infotainment system, as well as hands-free calling and smartphone connectivity options, and the Wi-Fi hotspot lets you jump on the internet when miles from home.
Driver-Assist Features
With the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assist systems offered for the Escape, you have many innovative features, including Pre-Collision Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking, which team together to prevent front-end collisions. Combining convenience with safety, there’s also the Auto High-Beam Headlamps, which can automatically turn your high beams on or off, depending on the lighting conditions around you.
Even parking lots are safer with this vehicle, as you can use the Rear View Camera to see if there are any objects behind you while reversing or let Active Park Assist 2.0 take over to handle difficult parking maneuvers for you.
Reliable performance and impressive fuel efficiency combine with a comfortable cabin and first-class technology in the 2023 Escape. Contact us today at Asheville Ford to get a closer glimpse of this versatile SUV during a test drive.
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