Who wouldn’t love a sporty compact SUV for zipping around town? They are the best of all worlds—if you’re looking for a vehicle that has just about everything, no one does it like Ford, and its small SUV, the Escape, combines comfort and style for the whole family! If you’ve been a fan of the Escape for a while get in on the action now—it’s about to be a thing of the past. Let’s take a look at one of its mid-level trims, the Platinum.
Key Takeaways:
- After a major redesign in 2023, there have been very few changes for 2024.
- The 2023 Escape has dropped the previous year’s base model—the line up now starts with the Active trim.
- Now is the time to get in on the Escape—the automaker is discontinuing it for an as-yet-unnamed electric model.
- The Platinum trim has a price of about $37,465.
What Changed in 2024 for the 2024 Ford Escape Platinum?
The 2023 Escape saw a new exterior, tech features and trim models, such as its Plug-In Hybrid. This year’s Escape has all the same features and starts with the Active trim—2023’s Base trim is now fleet only.
Some colors were retired this year, while others were introduced:
- Race Red and Oxford White were added to the Active trim, while Rapid Red Metallic and Star White Metallic Tri-coat were discontinued.
- Atlas Blue Metallic and Cinnabar Red Metallic Premium were retired across all levels.
Finally, Ford’s Intelligent Access with push-button start has been standardized starting with the ST-Line. (So, yes, it’s standard on the Premium trim!)
What Engine Is Seen in the 2024 Ford Escape Platinum?
When it comes to “get up and go,” the Escape Platinum is a big winner! It features a punchy 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivering 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.
The 2.0 allows higher trim-levels a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds.
Will the 2024 Ford Escape Platinum keep Me Connected as I Drive?
While lower-level trims feature an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the Platinum trim has a much bigger screen at 13.2 inches. It features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, smartphone syncing a Wi-Fi hotspot, voice commands, phone integration and an advanced GPS system with real-time traffic updates and predictive routing. There’s also the immersive sound system courtesy of Bang & Olufsen available, should you want a surround-sound audio experience while you’re on your journey.
Is the 2024 Ford Escape Platinum Spacious?
For such a small SUV, the Escape Platinum has enough room for family and cargo alike. It seats up to five passengers and has ample cargo capacity of 37.5 cubic feet with the seat up. If you need more space, the rear seats fold down to give you up to 65.4 cubic feet to fill. The rear seats can slide forward for cargo space or backward for long-legged passengers.
What Features Are Available on the 2024 Ford Escape Platinum?
The Platinum features nearly everything the Active trim features, plus the following:
- 19-in. machined-face aluminum wheels with Dark Tarnished-painted pockets
- 12.3-in. full digital instrument cluster
- 6-way power front passenger’s seat
- 10-way power driver’s seat with memory
- 360-degree camera with split view
- ActiveX™-trimmed sport contour bucket seats with mini perforations
- Ambient lighting with floor lights
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Black roof rack side rails
- Evasive steering assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Heated side view mirrors with memory and heated front seats
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering, and speed sign recognition
- LED fog lamps
- LED headlamps with coast-to-coast lightbar
- SYNC 4 infotainment system
- Universal garage door opener
Should I Purchase the 2024 Ford Escape Platinum?
Ford has announced the end of the Escape after 2025—it will be replaced with an as yet unnamed EV model. If you’re looking to get into this well-loved SUV, now is the time to take a test drive. Contact us today to experience the Escape for yourself!