

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
3 Years Ago
The 2023 Ford Escape is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $41,444 for the base variant and topping out at $59,617 for the St-Line variant.
There are 3 variants of the Escape available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2020.
The 2023 Escape was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Ford Escape include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (183kW/387Nm) and 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder hybrid (167kW). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode or automatic continuously variable with manual mode transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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The Ford Escape comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Vignale.


William Stopford
3 Years Ago
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100% of 1 owner said yes when asked if they'd buy a Escape again.
Todd M.
3 Months Ago2023 Ford Escape St-Line
2023 Ford Escape St-Line owner review
Have you experienced any reliability issues with your vehicle since you purchased it? No. Have you had to make any warranty claims? Yes. Only real issue I've had with the warranty is a rattle inside the driver's side pillar. They found it to be a clip inside broken and had to be replaced. It took four goes to get it fixed. The rattle isn't overly loud and luckily only rattled on the highway. Problem is I drive on the highway heaps, and the rattle is right in my eye. Ha ha. Luckily, they were…






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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,614 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,883 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,178 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,754 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 504 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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2023 Ford Escape
The cheapest Ford Escape is the base variant that starts from $41,444.
See all Ford Escape PricingThe most expensive Ford Escape is the St-Line variant that starts from $59,617.
See all Ford Escape PricingThe best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1800 kg shared by all variants.
See all Ford Escape towing capacityThe largest Ford Escape is the Vignale variant which measures 1883mm wide, 4629mm in length and sits 1756mm tall.
All variants of the Ford Escape have a maximum power of 183kW and 387nm of torque.
The Ford Escape is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Escape is the St-Line variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2320 kg.
The Ford Escape may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Electric.
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† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.