Can’t decide between a 2024 Ford Escape or a Mazda CX-5? Let’s look at what’s under the hood, their prices, and some key features to help you out! We’ll get to the bottom of these SUVs so you know which is the best one for you.
Key takeaways
- Both vehicles offer built-in navigation.
- The Ford Escape gets 101 MPGe on plug-in hybrid.
- The Escape comes with a power tailgate.
Is Ford making the Escape in 2024?
Yes, Ford will be making an Escape in 2024. Starting at $29,495 it will be available in these 6 trims:
- Active starting at $29,495
- ST-Line starting at $30,490
- ST-Line Select starting at $33,540
- ST-Line Elite starting at $37,960
- Platinum starting at $36,965
- Plug-in hybrid starting at $40,500
The Active is the baseline for the rest of the lineup, coming with a power liftgate that allows you easy access to the rear of your vehicle at the push of a button. Thus making it more convenient for those who have their hands full or for those who have little helpers.
The Escape also comes with Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control allowing the passenger and driver to choose their preferred temperatures independently from one another. Lastly, the Escape offers a rotary gear shift, getting rid of the need for a large stick shift on the center console, or the steering column, freeing up space for more important features.
The plug-in hybrid trim offers Connected Navigation with one year complimentary; Connected Navigation can pair with the available heads-up display giving the driver access to live traffic updates and receive real time route guidance just beneath your line of sight while driving. The Plug-in Hybrid also comes with a 13.2-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with SYNC 4 capabilities. SYNC 4 comes with wireless connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Is Mazda making a CX-5 in 2024?
Yes, Mazda will be making a CX-5 in 2024. Starting at $29,300 it will be available in these 8 trims:
- 2.5 S Select starting at $29,300
- 2.5 S Preferred starting at $30,650
- 2.5 S Carbon Edition starting at $31,950
- 2.5 S Premium starting at $33,900
- 2.5 S Premium Plus starting at $36,500
- 2.5 Carbon Turbo starting at $37,000
- 2.5 Turbo Premium $37,800
- 2.5 Turbo Signature starting at $40,600
The 2.5 S Select comes with Dual-zone automatic climate control, allowing the driver and passenger to both have their ideal temperature settings without interfering with the other. The 2.5 S Select also comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, allowing ease of use for both features.
The 2.5 Turbo Signature comes with a 360-view monitor, allowing the driver to have a better view around the vehicle and Mazda Navigation system with Off-Road Navigation.
While both vehicles come with dual-zone climate control, and built-in navigation systems on the higher-end trims, the Ford Escape comes with a head-up display integration, allowing the driver easier access to vital road information.
What is the 2024 Ford Escape gas mileage?
The 2024 Ford Escape has 30 MPG combined. That being said, the Escape comes with 3 standard engines, each with differing mileage.
- The 1.5L EcoBoost engine gets an EPA combined 30 MPG which breaks down to 27 city miles and 34 highway miles.
- The 2.0L EcoBoost engine gets an EPA combined 26 MPG which breaks down to 23 city miles and 31 highway miles.
- The Plug-in Hybrid 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 engine gets an EPA combined 40 MPG which breaks down to 42 city miles and 37 highway miles. For the MPGe you can expect 101 miles combined with 111 city miles and 91 highway miles.
What is the 2024 Mazda CX-5 gas mileage?
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 has 25 MPG combined. It comes with 2 standard engines, each with differing mileage.
- The SKYACTIV-G 2.5 gets an EPA combined 25 MPG which breaks down to 23 city and 29 highway miles.
- SKYACTIV-G 2.5 with Dynamic Pressure Turbo gets an EPA combined 24 MPG which breaks down to 22 city miles and 27 highway miles.
When it comes to which vehicle gets better mileage, the Ford Escape has better engines, on top of having a plug-in hybrid engine.
Why is Ford discontinuing the Escape?
Ford will discontinue the Escape in favor of more modern electric vehicles.
According to reports, the Ford Escape will be discontinued in late 2025. Despite being one of Ford’s best-selling vehicles, it is slated to be replaced with a new electric vehicle sometime in the near future. However there are still many of the 2024 Escape SUVs available!
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