

William Stopford
2023 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV review
Pros
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Cons
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
2 Years Ago
The new Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $35,090 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XLS variant and topping out at $41,750 for the Limited.
There are 3 variants of the Escape available in Australia.
The Ford Escape is only available with an null motor that produces 150kW and 266Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2003 Escape is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
Very Good
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The Ford Escape comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XLS and the most expensive being Limited.


William Stopford
2 Years Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,415 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 492 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Ford Escape Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.



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Ford Escape
The cheapest Ford Escape is the XLS that starts from $35,090.
See all Ford Escape PricingThe most expensive Ford Escape is the Limited that starts from $41,750.
See all Ford Escape PricingThe best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: XLS, XLT and Limited.
See all Ford Escape towing capacityThe largest Ford Escape is the XLS which measures 1825mm wide, 4415mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Escape is the XLS which has 150kW of power from its 3L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Ford Escape is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Escape is the Limited which weighs 2057 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Escape uses Unleaded.
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