ford escape 2023 review

The 2023 Ford Escape is a sleeper hit: the 2.0‑litre turbo (183 kW/387 Nm) and 8‑speed auto make the school run brisk and overtakes satisfyingly brief.

Ride and handling are tidy, cabin space is generous for the class, and there’s a thrifty PHEV for commuters who prefer wall sockets to bowsers.

Less lovely: an infotainment setup that feels a generation old, some cabin plastics that don’t, and road noise that can creep in on coarse-chip.

Safety kit is comprehensive for the money, and real-world economy is decent if you resist the right pedal.

Value is sharp on run‑out deals, but note Ford discontinued the Escape in Australia in 2023—so you’re shopping what’s left rather than what’s next.