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When the original Ford Escape launched back in 2001, it leaned into a made-for-the-trail image with rugged styling, available V-6 power, and a sophisticated-for-its-time all-wheel drive system. These days, the Bronco Sport, which shares its platform with the Escape, credibly covers the small off-road SUV market for Ford, leaving the similarly sized Escape to pursue a softer lifestyle. Front-drive is standard and all-wheel drive is still available, but there's nothing rugged about the rest of the package, which can be had with either of two hybrid powertrains—one a plug-in—as well as either a turbocharged three- or four-cylinder engine. The Escape's styling is handsome and its cabin is spacious for both people and cargo, though not particularly upscale. Performance is average for the class, but if you're someone who values the driving part of transporting yourself somewhere you'll find a lot more to love in lively rivals such as the Mazda CX-50 and the Volkswagen Tiguan.

What's New for 2023?
Ford has given the Escape an attractive new front end for 2023, complete with a wider grille that features the brand's ovoid logo. The hood and front bumper have also been massaged and a host of new wheel designs dress up the side view. Gone are the familiar S, SE, SEL, and Titanium trims in favor of a new lineup that now includes Active, ST-Line, and Platinum models. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model stands alone as its own trim and all models migrate from Sync 3 to Sync 4 for infotainment needs. The Sync 4 system is capable of over-the-air updates and a larger 13.2-inch infotainment display is optional. All models now come with an 8.0-inch digital gauge display, which can be increased to a larger 12.3-inch unit on select models. The ST-Line provides a sportier look, although it's entirely cosmetic.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Base - $28,995

Active - $30,340

ST-Line - $31,335

Platinum - $38,460

PHEV - $39,995

We'd go with the new ST-Line model as it's the cheapest way to unlock the more powerful 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Doing so requires the Select package, which also adds all-wheel drive. The ST-Line comes with unique 18- or 19-inch wheels, body-colored lower cladding, a mesh grille, and a rear spoiler. The interior is dressed in all black with red contrast stitching and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. To increase the Escape ST-Line's digital footprint, opt for the Premium Technology package, which substitutes a 13.2-inch infotainment display and 12.3-inch digital gauge display for the Escape's standard 8.0-inch units.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Escape offers a wide range of powertrains, starting with a 181-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive. To tackle competition in the form of the Honda CR-V hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Prime, Ford offers two Escape hybrids—one of which is a plug-in—and those powertrains consist of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and two electric motors which combine to make 210-hp. The base turbo-three gas engine, while somewhat grumbly and unrefined, provides adequate acceleration and managed to motivate an all-wheel-drive Escape SE to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds at our test track; the plug-in hybrid model matched this result. Upgrading to the 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is the compelling choice and was powerful enough to score a 5.7-second result in the same 60-mph test. Both gasoline engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission; the hybrids employ a continuously variable transmission.

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