Ford Authority spies have spotted the refreshed 2023 Ford Escape on numerous occasions over the past several months, with the first sighting happening last October, after which the crossover was spied again with a revised grille and clear taillight housings, showing off the model’s different trim levels. The 2023 Ford Escape will also receive a new, larger infotainment screen on the inside, as Ford Authority previously reported, but now, our spies have spotted the refreshed crossover completely uncovered for the very first time.
As expected, the front end of the 2023 Ford Escape has been treated to some changes that give it a more angular, sharper appearance than the current model. The headlights are slimmer and feature LED signature lighting inside, while both headlights are “joined” by a light bar in the center. Beneath that lies an oval grille with 3D-like “floating” elements, which are flanked by intakes on each side containing new fog lights. A second grille lies directly beneath the upper grille, too.
Moving down the side, the refreshed 2023 Ford Escape touts a new wheel design and a monochromatic finish, as everything – including the door handles and wheel arch trim – is painted body color on this particular model.
Out back, the 2023 Escape touts a revised taillight design that also looks more modern than the current-gen model. Overall, it’s a far more mature look for the small crossover, one that brings it a little closer to the European Kuga in terms of overall design aesthetic.
The 2023 Ford Escape represents a mid-cycle refresh for the crossover following a redesign for the 2020 model year, while a previous report suggested that the crossover will receive a more comprehensive redesign in 2025. However, Ford CEO Jim Farley recently stated – indirectly, at least – that the Escape could be facing cancellation in the near future. Regardless, order banks for the 2023 Escape are scheduled to open up this September, as Ford Authority reported earlier this month.
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Looks 10x better than the last Escape
Totally agree…get rid of the 3 pot ecoboost, make the hybrid standard issue with optional awd, add optional awd to the phev plug in hybrid and keep the 2.0 ecoboost awd setup!
The 3 cylinder EcoBoost is just fine. It’s much better than the engines offer by Toyota, Nissan or Honda in their escape rivals.
What was wrong with the one you drove?
/didn’t think so
The nose has gone from hideous to cute. So, progress.
So when are the order banks for the 23 PHEV/Hybrid going to open, or are they even going to offer a PHEV/hybrid this coming model year?
So basically they turned it into the Edge Jr. How original.
Not interested unless they came out with a true crossover like a "station wagon" version of the Fusion as in some other countries.
Americans aren't interested in anything that remotely smacks of "station wagon".
I'm a Ford Girl, but there's more Subaru Outbacks in my area than Fords of any kind. Looking at Escapes as my 2014 Focus is feeling pretty small these days surrounded as it is by huge trucks and SUVs. I'd love a station wagon Ford version to pick from.
It's basically a ford edge Jr how original ford still looks 200x better than the one now
I've owned both a 2014 Titanium, which I totaled and a 2017 Titanium Escape. Both were a joy to drive and problem free. Plenty of power and comfortable. The only problem was they were constantly just 2-3" too small for me to fit something into the cargo area. In 2019, I switched to the Explorer Limited and never looked back, but I still have nothing bad to say about those Escapes. I knew what I was getting when I bought them.
The Escape interior trim is uncompetitive. Looks and feels cheap. I hope this minor freshening addresses this weakness.
I like it. Probably will order a 2023 Escape Hybrid in September. Nice video
Totally Hideous, who thinks this is nice needs there eyes re-examined. Get rid of that 1980s grill and design something modern looking. For Farks sake.
As the AWD Hybrid is basically non-existant in this region, I placed my order for the '23 Titanium AWD hybrid. First time ever ordering and not knowing the actual cost! Hope these 6 months fly by. PS> Now own a '19. I am a big 6'3" old guy and I can drive for 8 hours and live to tell the tale!