The 2024 Ford Escape Platinum is a conservative but fancy compact SUV crossover with a nice design, great engine options, and advanced tech. Let’s look at the main features of the Platinum to see if it’s the right car for you.
Key Points
- The Platinum is the fancy trim of the conservative-styled Escape.
- It has plenty of space and great technology.
- You can choose from two engines: a 2.0-liter turbo I4 or 2.5-liter hybrid I4.
- The safety features are great.
- The starting MSRP is $36,965.
What colors does the Escape Platinum have?
The new Platinum has these exterior colors:
- Agate Black
- Carbonized Gray
- Iconic Silver
- Vapor Blue
- Star White
- Rapid Red (extra cost)
With these colors, the 2024 Escape has minor changes; furthermore, these changes included a front grille and the removal of the Base trim. Ford made multiple changes to the Escape's design in 2023: these changes were a new front grille, hood, and wheel designs. So, the 2024 model has kept most of the 2023 model’s style. As for the Platinum, it has a modern and classy look thanks to its unique front grille, sleek body contours, and a clean look. If this is the style you are looking for, then you should go with the Platinum.
How much cargo space does the 2024 Platinum have?
The 2024 Platinum has these cargo space figures:
- Behind second row: 37.5 cubic feet (2.0-liter engine)
- Behind second row: 34.4 cubic feet (2.5-liter hybrid engine)
- Behind the first seats: 65.4 cubic feet (2.0-liter engine)
- Behind first row: 60.8 cubic feet (2.5-liter hybrid engine)
Some of these figures change because of the engine. If you choose the hybrid engine, you get slightly less space, but you can make up for the space with great fuel economy. However, if you like space, then you should probably go with the standard engine. Nevertheless, the Platinum’s interior is comfortable and functional. It has faux-leather upholstery that has 42.4 inches of front legroom and 40.7 inches of rear legroom. Though some people feel the interior is not as fancy as other compact SUV crossovers, the Platinum has nice features and a practical cabin that most individuals would like.
The Platinum has Ford's SYNC 4 software and a large 13.2-inch touchscreen. Additionally, you get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 10-speaker B&O system, in-dash navigation, and a pop-up head-up display.
What is the 2024 Escape Platinum’s engine?
The 2024 Platinum has these engine options:
- 2.0-liter turbo I4 with the 250 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque (23/31 mpg)
- 2.5-liter hybrid I4 with 163 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque (42/36 mpg)
The first engine is the standard engine, but the second engine is an optional upgrade. The first engine has an eight-speed transmission, but the second engine uses an eCVT. The first engine has a lot more power that could be used for driving over some off-road trails or towing some heavy things. However, the second engine is great if you want to save money on gas because of its great gas mileage. Whatever you decide, you will be impressed with the good power and great fuel efficiency you get with the Platinum.
The Platinum has Ford’s Co-Pilot360. This safety system has features like blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, rear-cross traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams. Since the Platinum is a higher trim, you benefit from extra features like rear parking sensors, evasive steering assist, 360-degree split-view camera, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, semi-autonomous parking assist, and adaptive cruise control. You will have lots of safety while driving in your Platinum.
How much does an Escape Platinum cost?
The 2024 Escape Platinum has a starting MSRP of $36,965; however, the price can increase depending on what kind of upgrades you get. For example, if you decide to get features like black roof rack cross bars, head-up display, panoramic roof, and B&O stereo, the price of your Platinum is likely to increase a good amount. If you need more information about how much these kinds of upgrades cost, please contact us.
Final Point
The 2024 Escape Platinum’s main features are its fuel-efficient engines, great price, practical but fancy interior, and classy exterior. So, if this is the design you would like to have with a compact SUV crossover, the 2024 Platinum is the car for you. Please contact us if you have any questions or want more information.