The Ford Escape is about to come back in for a significant facelift, as evidenced by a camouflaged prototype lately noticed within the wild.
The present Escape, referred to as a Kuga in some markets, was launched for the 2020 mannequin 12 months with a somewhat lukewarm design that was made much more forgettable with the launch of the associated Bronco Sport a 12 months later.
Ford seems to be to be addressing this shortcoming with a mid-cycle replace for the compact crossover. The rounded entrance finish of the present Escape will make method for a more durable, blockier look on the up to date mannequin. The headlights are additionally new and the grille now sits greater and options the Ford emblem sitting middle. At present the emblem sits on the forefront of the hood.
The general outcome ought to be one thing extra intently resembling the Mustang Mach-E.
The adjustments to the rear styling might be much less dramatic. It seems to be like there might be a revised fascia and sure a brand new design for the exhaust ideas. The exhaust design proven on among the prototypes is just a makeshift unit.
The sprint was additionally closely hid, in response to our photographer, which factors to main adjustments happening inside as properly. Do not be shocked if a bigger infotainment display screen is added, one thing we have seen with the up to date model of the associated Focus that was simply launched abroad.
It is not clear what Ford has deliberate for the powertrains. The present Escape has a comparatively various lineup beginning with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3 good for 181 hp. A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 provides a meatier 250 hp, and for fuel-conscious consumers there’s a 2.5-liter inline-4 provided in hybrid and plug-in hybrid configurations. They provide up 200 and 221 hp, respectively.
Search for the up to date Escape to reach later this 12 months as a 2023 mannequin.
