The Ford Escape was introduced to the market in 2001, and has remained one of it’s been one of Ford’s most well-loved SUVs. Unfortunately, for its legions of fans, it's making its final bow for an as yet unnamed EV model after 2025. Let’s look at what’s new for this year and see how it stacks up against a formidable rival—the 2024 Mazda CX-5.
Key Takeaways:
- The Ford Escape hasn’t changed much for the 2024 calendar year, with the exception of dropping the base model from the previous year.
- The Escape will be discontinued in 2025 to make way for an EV model.
- Both the Escape and the Mazda CX-5 run neck and neck in price.
What’s New in 2024 for the Ford Escape?
As the Ford Escape is in one of its last model years, there are few changes. However, the 2024 Escape’s consumer line starts with the Active trim. Some colors were retired in 2024.
- Active: Race Red and Oxford White Active were added as Rapid Red Metallic and Star White Metallic Tri-coat are now discontinued.
- Atlas Blue Metallic and Cinnabar Red Metallic Premium have been discontinued across all levels.
Mazda has added a new trim to the CX-5 lineup in the Carbon Turbo. Other than that, it, too, remains the same.
What Trim Levels Are Seen From the 2024 Ford Escape?
The 2024 Ford Escape’s trim-levels are at very affordable price points.
- Active: $29,495
- ST-Line: $30,490
- ST-Line Select: $34,040
- Platinum: $37,465
- ST-Line Elite: $38,460
- Plug-in Hybrid: $40,500
There are eight CX-5 trims at mostly equivalent price points.
- Select: $29,300
- Preferred: $30,650
- Carbon Edition: $31,950
- Premium: $33,900
- Premium Plus: $36,500
- Carbon Turbo: $37,000
- Turbo Premium: $37,800
- Turbo Signature: $40,600
Is the 2024 Ford Escape Powerful?
The Escape has three engine options, with the third being a hybrid—the CX-5 has two options but neither are hybrid. A 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine is standard to the Active and ST-Line and delivers 180 horsepower 199 lb-feet of torque.The engine is paired with eight-speed automatic transmission and AWD is optional. The ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum 2.0-liter have a turbocharged four-cylinder engine cranking out 250 ponies and 280 lb-ft of torque; they, too, Are paired with eight-speed automatic transmission with optional AWD.
The Escape’s Plug-in Hybrid option—a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors, delivers 210 horsepower and 155 lb.-ft of torque. The PHEV averages a whopping 40 mpg overall!
The 2024 CX-5 makes use of a 2.5-liter I-4 delivering 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque, with the Turbo models running on a 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4 that boosts power to 256 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque.
What Technology Is Seen From the 2024 Ford Escape?
The Escape’s lower trims feature an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that can be upgraded to 13.2-inches. The bigger screen is standard to higher trims. All models feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Ford's latest Sync 4 infotainment interface, and voice commands. Options for greater tech perks include a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, a 10-speaker Bang and Olufsen stereo system, in-dash navigation, and a pop-up head-up display.
The CX-5’s standard infotainment display is slightly bigger, at 10.3-inches and features many of the same systems. A 10-speaker Bose stereo system integrated navigation, and a head-up display are added to higher trims.
Is the 2024 Ford Escape Worth Buying?
While the CX-5 is a quality vehicle, the Escape’s options among its engine, particularly its hybrid, is hard to pass up with that kind of fuel efficiency. As we said earlier, this compact SUV will be discontinued after 2025, so now is your chance to take a test drive and experience it for yourself. Contact Jones Ford today!