2023 Ford Escape Platinum Review Ford's Answer To The RAV4
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Date: 2023-09-23
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Comments and reviews: 11
Si
I prefer the pre-facelift interior. Better screen performance even though less features and the heater controls are physical dials as which work much better and more easily when you're driving.
Its also got a power socket in the centre and a few other bits that make this one look like they cheapened it.
That little storage cubby behind the gear dial is where the ev/mode buttons used to go in the old one so if thats the same in the new one its probably just there to avoid a blank rather than any real purpose.
Overall not really impressed. The outgoing car seems better and compared to the competition its thirsty, expensive and has nothing to make it stand out as being better.
The original was good for its time but things have moved forward while this has taken a step or two back.
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I prefer the pre-facelift interior. Better screen performance even though less features and the heater controls are physical dials as which work much better and more easily when you're driving.
Its also got a power socket in the centre and a few other bits that make this one look like they cheapened it.
That little storage cubby behind the gear dial is where the ev/mode buttons used to go in the old one so if thats the same in the new one its probably just there to avoid a blank rather than any real purpose.
Overall not really impressed. The outgoing car seems better and compared to the competition its thirsty, expensive and has nothing to make it stand out as being better.
The original was good for its time but things have moved forward while this has taken a step or two back.
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Steve
Love the exterior design. I have yet to hear someone say I like having all the HVAC controls in the screen - from what I've seen, everyone wants physical buttons for their A/C. If I had to choose, I'd prefer having physical A/C controls over physical radio controls.
Also, if Ford is going to digital dashboards for more vehicles, I think it would be fun to have retro Ford gauge displays available to toggle through (like in the Mustang. I saw there was a classic and modern option for gauge cluster display when he was cycling through the dash display, but I think it would be fun to have some more options to customize your gauges. It would look wacky, but may be fun to choose to have the gauge display from an early 60's Thunderbird or something.
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Love the exterior design. I have yet to hear someone say I like having all the HVAC controls in the screen - from what I've seen, everyone wants physical buttons for their A/C. If I had to choose, I'd prefer having physical A/C controls over physical radio controls.
Also, if Ford is going to digital dashboards for more vehicles, I think it would be fun to have retro Ford gauge displays available to toggle through (like in the Mustang. I saw there was a classic and modern option for gauge cluster display when he was cycling through the dash display, but I think it would be fun to have some more options to customize your gauges. It would look wacky, but may be fun to choose to have the gauge display from an early 60's Thunderbird or something.
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Thomas
I will start by saying, I am a quote Ford guy quote. It is pretty clear to me that the Escape is being used to Edge out the edge. Pun intended. For 2023, and a couple of years before that, Ford's recall rate is horrific. Until they workout their quality control and quality problems, I would not buy a new Ford vehicle. And, as I said, I am a Ford guy.
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I will start by saying, I am a quote Ford guy quote. It is pretty clear to me that the Escape is being used to Edge out the edge. Pun intended. For 2023, and a couple of years before that, Ford's recall rate is horrific. Until they workout their quality control and quality problems, I would not buy a new Ford vehicle. And, as I said, I am a Ford guy.
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ElijahRock92
I have a 2020 SE. I'm also 6'1. Surprised you couldn't find a comfortable seating position. I picked this over the Rav4 because the Toyota was so uncomfortable and gave me major calf and foot cramps. Also, the 8 screen pre-refresh is much better than the giant 13 one.
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I have a 2020 SE. I'm also 6'1. Surprised you couldn't find a comfortable seating position. I picked this over the Rav4 because the Toyota was so uncomfortable and gave me major calf and foot cramps. Also, the 8 screen pre-refresh is much better than the giant 13 one.
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Mgoblagulkablong
Ford's legroom numbers are nonsense, not comparable to most other manufacturers bc measured in a different way, their misleading numbers should be banned. In reality Forester, Tucson, Sportage, CRV have MUCH more combined legroom, much more space for child seats.
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Ford's legroom numbers are nonsense, not comparable to most other manufacturers bc measured in a different way, their misleading numbers should be banned. In reality Forester, Tucson, Sportage, CRV have MUCH more combined legroom, much more space for child seats.
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frank
Can't believe you couldn't find a comfortable position. Overall I'd rank this one among the Toyota and the Honda, but for me the styling of this one is way better, so it's my favorite.
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Can't believe you couldn't find a comfortable position. Overall I'd rank this one among the Toyota and the Honda, but for me the styling of this one is way better, so it's my favorite.
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Ti-NrS
Im sure no one else will say. not being a jerk. but. Lets use the camera and zoom in there and show what u talking bout man. Interior review was bit pretty distant & odd angles.
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Im sure no one else will say. not being a jerk. but. Lets use the camera and zoom in there and show what u talking bout man. Interior review was bit pretty distant & odd angles.
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Gaelic
Toyota and Ford are far apart from each other regarding quality. A Rav4 could easily last 500K miles where a Ford is lucky to last until the 48th payment is made.
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Toyota and Ford are far apart from each other regarding quality. A Rav4 could easily last 500K miles where a Ford is lucky to last until the 48th payment is made.
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naveenthemachine
I d pick the rav4 over this
But I d prefer the previous generation escape. That model looked a lot better and it was nicer inside
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I d pick the rav4 over this
But I d prefer the previous generation escape. That model looked a lot better and it was nicer inside
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Monkey
Wait till it bakes in a 40 percent raise and a 32 hour work week. This will be a bargain then. Pass get a good used car less than half price.
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Wait till it bakes in a 40 percent raise and a 32 hour work week. This will be a bargain then. Pass get a good used car less than half price.
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Christopher
Sure would be nice to see the interior, his videos don t have the same vibe as Alex. Also, dude is boring, so monotonous.
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Sure would be nice to see the interior, his videos don t have the same vibe as Alex. Also, dude is boring, so monotonous.
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