When shopping around for a compact SUV, the 2024 Ford Escape has most likely come up in the search. With many great features this Ford Escape is a well rounded SUV that is both versatile and reliable. Even though this is Ford’s smallest SUV, you will find great comfort and amenities. In this in-depth review we look at the features that are available on the 2024 Ford Escape.
Key Takeaways:
- There are three engine options for this vehicle. One is a plug-in hybrid option, which helps to save at the pump.
- The towing capacity of these smaller SUVs is quite impressive! It can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
- Even though this is a smaller SUV there will be plenty of cargo and passenger room for those who may be tagging along.
- Most of the safety features on this vehicle are standard, meaning you will not have to pay extra for them.
How many engine options are available on the 2024 Escape?
There are three total engine options available for the 2024 Ford Escape. The two gasoline engines, the 1.5 liter EcoBoost and the 2.0 liter engine, are mated to an eight speed automatic transmission. The 2.5 liter plug-in hybrid setup is mated to continuous variable transmission, also known as a CVT transmission. Front wheel drive is standard on this compact SUV while all wheel drive is optional.
When properly equipped the 2024 Ford Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds. This of course requires the correct towing configuration and so it is important to know what your Ford Escape is able to handle before you hook up a trailer.
Engines:
- 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine (181 horsepower, 190 pounds of torque)
- 2.0 liter EcoBoost engine (250 horsepower, 280 pounds of torque)
- 2.5 liter engine with Atkinson Cycle Hybrid (200 horsepower, 155 pounds of torque)
How big is the 2024 Ford Escape?
The interior is quite spacious for being a compact SUV. The rear seats fold down and give a total of 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space. This gives plenty of room to load up any amount of gear or luggage which you may need to take. There is seating for up to 5 total passengers as well.
Even though this SUV is categorized as a compact vehicle, there is still plenty of room for the passengers that you are carrying. It has been reported by those who have test driven the 2024 Ford Escape that there is plenty of room for adult passengers in the rear seats. This is attributed to the fact that the rear seats can move forward and backward a bit.
What safety features come with the new Ford Escape?
As stated previously many of the safety features which are found on this vehicle come as standard when you purchase it! In fact, one of the only features that is optional, and therefore additionally purchased, is the 360 degree camera with splitview. This 360 degree camera is available on the higher trims as a standard option. The following list details some of the features that are present and active as you drive everyday.
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- SOS Post Crash Alert
- Rear View Camera
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Roll Stability Control
Final Review:
For being a compact SUV, the 2024 Ford Escape is an amazing vehicle. There are plenty of engine options, including the plug-in hybrid option, giving you a good amount of options to choose from in terms of configurations. We would personally choose the 2.0 liter EcoBoost engine, which provides the most amount of power out of all three. As safety is quite often the most important, you can’t go wrong with any trim level as there are a plethora of safety features for each trim level.