The Ford Escape Platinum is a great crossover

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The Ford Escape got an upgrade for the 2023 model year, with minimal changes to the 2024 model. It features front wheel or all wheel drive, seating for 5 and four different powertrains. Some options you're going to find in the new Escape are the all new 13.2" Sync4 media screen, redesigned cluster and available 360 camera (which is brand new to the Escape lineup).
In this video you're going to learn the basics of the new Ford Escape Platinum. I cover off the difference in trim levels and walk through standard and available technology outside and inside this ride.
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The Escape that was used in this video had the following specs:
Ford Escape Platinum
- Cinnabar Red Metallic Exterior (unavailable for 2024 model) / Ebony Interior
- Power moonroof
- Floor liners without carpet mats
MSRP
Canada - $44,624
USA - $40,215
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Ford Escape Platinum Technology and Under the Hood of the Ford Escape
02:10 - Wheel and Drivetrain availability and Vehicle Size
03:50 - 1st Row Impressions, Seats, Steering Wheel/Cluster and Infotainment Basics
06:55 - Speaker Availability, Audio Test, Climate Control, 360 Camera and Wireless Charging
10:45 - Shifter, Armrest, Overhead Features and Panoramic Sunroof
12:20 - 2nd Row Space and Features
14:40 - Fuel Economy and Recommended Fuel, Rear End Features and Towing Capacity
16:35 - Liftgate Availability, Cargo Measurements and Ford Roadside Assistance
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@chriswood4424 10 күн бұрын

Great work Steve again! Here are my only beefs/plusea with the Escape Platinum and tech package system after 2 weeks of ownership: 1. Drive Modes: No way to set one of the modes by default. ie: Always need to set it to ECO before driving if you want to conserve gas. 2. No way to turn off Auto Engine/off gas saving on idle by default. Have to press the "A" button each time to turn off to save your starter and battery to prevent engine from turning off at a stop light. 3. No 120V charging outlet in back seat. 4. Price tag is higher in Canada than some of the bigger brands w/ a reduced resale value being a Ford vs Japanese. 5. Rides more like a car (less smooth on crappy NB roads) than most crossover SUVs in it's class. Personally I prefer that but my wife does not. :( 6. Should have vented cooling front seats for its trim. Main pluses: 1. Best interest rate @ 0.99 in CAN when I bought mine for 60 mos. Saves a few thousand $$ 2. Tight, quick, and precise steering. 3. 2.0 T 250HP AWD engine is super peppy! 4. Great handling even when you hit the pedal down, 5. Best safety features in its class 6. Excellent Copilot 360 camera. 7. Auto AI parking is 2nd best to Tesla AI 8. Great interior and seats. 9. Immensely fast heating of steering wheel and seats. 10. Superior and immediate climate control. 10, Great interior ambient lighting Other than that, it is a great vehicle with many more tech features than it's competitors. Looking forward to see it if will be reliable for at least 8 years w/o rust. I had a 2012 KIA Optima that didn''t start to show rust for 10 years.

@CarsWithSteve 9 күн бұрын

Good points on both sides of the car. I've always found it weird that you have to keep disabling the auto start/stop feature. Definitely more pluses for owning the Escape which is always a good thing! Hopefully the Escape gives you at least 10 years as well before you start running into issues

@danield9182 7 ай бұрын

Great review. Thank you Steve!

@CarsWithSteve 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel!

@berry6046 5 ай бұрын

Just Bought one in Nov brand new love it and its fast!!

@berry6046 5 ай бұрын

Only thing didnt like is i got the silver with black wheels interior is great but has red stitching ??

@CarsWithSteve 5 ай бұрын

These things definitely can haul! Guessing you went with the 2.0L? Hmm.. was it the ST-Line you went for or the Platinum trim?

@freddiecarr7602 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic review---very though!

@CarsWithSteve 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Freddie!

@anngleavy4932 Ай бұрын

Great informative video. I have a 2020 Ford Escape titanium and thinking of trading for a 2024 Escape Platinum. I love my 2020. Should I do it?

@CarsWithSteve Ай бұрын

Thank you! Tough choice.. the new Escape has the upgraded infotainment system and some subtle differences from the 2020 Titanium. If you have the budget for it, the upgrade could be worth it. But if the current one is treating you well, then holding onto it for a bit and saving some extra cash is always a plus

@sgcrih 5 ай бұрын

hi Steve! Another great video, I appreciate how thorough you are with your reviews! Could I ask you a question? What is the difference between the 2023 platinum vs 2024 platinum? If I found a 2023 platinum optioned out how I wanted (vapor blue, add the roof, add prem tech package) and it was cheaper bc it’s a last year model year, would I be missing out on anything in the 2024 version? I can’t really find differences beyond the keypad entry (which I like) and 3 year vs 1 year connected nav. Thanks so much for your insights! I’ve watched your videos a zillion times lol!

@CarsWithSteve 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Susanne! You're pretty much bang on with the differences. If you have a 2023 you're actually in a better spot for the navigation because it's a connected built in navigation with 3 years of service vs the 2024 which is just connected navigation with 1 year. After the 2023 model has its 3 years run out it defaults to a traditional GPS if you don't continue the connected services while the 2024 needs a subscription to keep working or it reverts to a dead moving map with no destination input available after the 1st year

@sgcrih 5 ай бұрын

@@CarsWithSteve Thank you, Steve! I've started my search now for the 2023 :)

@CarsWithSteve 5 ай бұрын

you're welcome! Good luck with the car shopping.. hopefully you're able to snag a good deal

@TATTEDGAY 5 ай бұрын

Do you know if there’s a way to save a drive mode after selecting it? If I put the car into Eco, when I turn the car off and restart it seems to default back to normal.

@CarsWithSteve 5 ай бұрын

It’ll always default back to normal when the vehicle is turned off. Would be convenient to be able to save it though! Message Ford Canada/USA about it, saying it’s a feature you want to see

@GaryRifkin 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding video! I'm curious how large the phone charging pad is. What size is the phone you used for the demo? THANKS!

@CarsWithSteve 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! The iPhone I use is the 14 Pro, but there was enough space that it could fit a Pro Max and Samsung Ultra on it

@GaryRifkin 3 ай бұрын

@@CarsWithSteve Thanks! I've got a Samsung Ultra and am glad it will fit. Again, thanks for the expertise.

@CarsWithSteve 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@mck_cars 7 ай бұрын

How did you do that instrument cluster, ours has a different one and we have a 2023 too? That one looks different? Just curious.

@CarsWithSteve 7 ай бұрын

There are 2 different clusters in the Escape. The lower trims have a smaller 8" digital standard with this available 12.3" digital standard in the higher trims and available as an add on tech/premium package in others

@mck_cars 7 ай бұрын

No, I'm talking about the layout on the screen like the speed and rpm circles, ours doesn't look like that?

@CarsWithSteve 7 ай бұрын

Oh! It’s adjusted through the cluster screen. This video covers it: m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKd9n5d1v7nJl40.html

@mihaivatafu2505 7 ай бұрын

Hi! Turning signal in the back is LED or not? I dont like a car who has all loghts LED and the turning signal in the back its just a normal one

@mck_cars 7 ай бұрын

They are LED we have on irl all trims have all LED lights

@CarsWithSteve 7 ай бұрын

Beat me to it @dogcrafty ;)

@mck_cars 7 ай бұрын

yw lol, less on your plate when I got one irl i can check things on lol

@CarsWithSteve 7 ай бұрын

How are you liking the new Escape so far?

@mck_cars 7 ай бұрын

@@CarsWithSteve loving it

@robmacleod6051 29 күн бұрын

LOVE the color but Ford Dropped it for 24

@CarsWithSteve 27 күн бұрын

Really surprised they dropped it too!

@xavierlite432 2 ай бұрын

I bought Ford escape 2017 s for 15000 in canada is it good deal ? Miles:95000 Clear title car, no accidental..

@chriswood4424 10 күн бұрын

All used cars are overpriced these days. Seems reasonable to me if it's a high trim level

@tomd.2982 5 ай бұрын

he looks like Tom Cruise 🥰

@CarsWithSteve 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@Maidenrules29 3 ай бұрын

No ventilated seats available and the rotary shift are complete deal breakers.

@CarsWithSteve 3 ай бұрын

The rotary dial shifter is actually pretty good, especially with it shifting right to park after you turn the car off. I'm really surprised that Ford hasn't opened up ventilated seats to the Escape lineup yet. Hopefully in the next gen

@Maidenrules29 3 ай бұрын

@CarsWithSteve I'm sure the rotary shift works just fine lol. I'm just someone who prefers the aesthetic of a "proper" shifter.

@xavierlite432 2 ай бұрын

I bought Ford escape 2017 s for 15000 in canada is it good deal ? Miles:95000 Clear title car, no accidental..

@CarsWithSteve 2 ай бұрын

Xavier, you son of a... $15k for an S trim level is pretty fair market price, few thousand under where it was last year

@xavierlite432 2 ай бұрын

@@CarsWithSteve from my known dealer.

@xavierlite432 2 ай бұрын

@@CarsWithSteve tell me one thing honestly I wanted to update sync system for apple car play do you have any options for this modal ?

@CarsWithSteve 2 ай бұрын

You can definitely upgrade the system. There are different kits available but you're probably looking between $500 and $1,000 to do it