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Are you planning to buy a compact crossover in Plano, IL? If so, let us tell you about the powerful and spacious 2024 Ford Escape. It has excellent long-distance driving characteristics and plenty of safety features. You can easily park it in small spaces and nip down narrow streets. But, when the mood strikes, you can cross states with ease.
That’s why we’re going to pit the 2024 Escape against the 2024 Toyota RAV4 and see how each vehicle fares in terms of interior, performance, and safety specifications. Then, we’ll know who wins this Ford vs Toyota match-up. You can test-drive the 2024 Ford Escape and see how great it is. Contact the team at TERA Ford in Plano, IL, and schedule a convenient date and time.
The 2024 Ford Escape provides up to 104 cubic feet of interior volume. So everyone on board will feel comfortable, even if you’ve got three adults in the rear seat. The 2024 Toyota RAV4 has 99 cubic feet, making it a bit tighter for rear-seat occupants. Since interior space is critical for choosing a compact crossover, the 2024 Escape is already on a winning streak. You can make it feel airier by selecting the available panoramic vista roof.
You’ll appreciate the youthful and funky design that the 2024 Escape’s interior projects. You can opt for leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Some of these aren’t available for the 2024 RAV4. Both compact crossovers can also be equipped with powered driver seats and heated front seats.
You’ll find plenty of convenience features within the 2024 Escape’s cabin. There are two coat hooks in the second row and up to eight cupholders across the interior. You’ve also got a large glove box and a deep center console bin. There’s even an overhead console-mounted sunglasses case. Higher trims offer ambient LED lighting, too. The 2024 RAV4 doesn’t offer some of these useful features.
Both compact crossovers have 38 cubic feet of trunk capacity. They also come with split-folding rear seat backs. When fully deployed, you can fit around 65 cubic feet of luggage in the 2024 Escape. You can opt for a power-operated rear liftgate, which can be controlled via the interior release button, the key fob, or a button on the trunk lid.
Smartphone connectivity is amply catered for in the 2024 Escape and the 2024 RAV4. Both models get Bluetooth® for basic hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming. For those who need more integration, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard. The 2024 Escape can also be upgraded with a B&O premium sound system, a wireless phone charger, and a head-up display. Its Sync4 software includes seamless over-the-air updating capabilities. Ford can push new features to your 2024 Escape as they become available.
The 2024 Ford Escape range offers a choice of two turbo engines from Ford’s EcoBoost range. Lower trims use a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder unit. This unit pushes out 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. Higher trims get a powerful 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. This engine’s 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque make the 2024 Escape a powerful contender in the compact crossover segment.
The range includes an 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is also standard, but buyers can choose an all-wheel drive system. Notably, the all-wheel drive system allows the driver to disconnect the rear axle, helping to achieve maximum fuel efficiency when driving on smooth tarmac, such as the highway.
The 2024 Escape also gets a drive mode selector. Available modes include Sport, Slippery, Eco, and Normal. These modes tailor drivetrain parameters accordingly.
Meanwhile, a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine can be found under the hood of the 2024 RAV4. The engine is rated for 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic gearbox are standard. All-wheel drive is optional.
Ford’s comprehensive CoPilot360® technology suite is included with every 2024 Escape. It comes with a blind spot information system, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assistance. Also included are rear cross-traffic alerts, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning. Higher trims come with an intelligent adaptive cruise control system. The system includes traffic sign recognition and speed limit recognition. Also available are a 360-degree camera system and parking sensors. The 2024 RAV4 isn’t as well-equipped.
The 2024 Ford Escape wins our Ford versus Toyota match-up and does so comprehensively. If you’d like to explore owning or leasing a 2024 Escape, talk to us at TERA Ford. Better yet, come to our Plano, IL-based showroom and sit down for a discussion with our team.
