Alright, so I was looking into getting a new SUV, and you know how it is – gotta have enough space for all the stuff, right? So I started checking out the Ford Escape. It’s a compact SUV, but I was curious about the trunk size, like, could I actually fit my camping gear or a big grocery haul back there?
First, I measured my biggest cooler, my tent bag, and a couple of camping chairs. I figured these were the bulkiest items I usually lug around. Then I grabbed a tape measure and headed to a dealership.
When I got there, I found a shiny new Ford Escape on the lot. I popped the trunk open and started visualizing. It looked pretty spacious at first glance. The dealer, a friendly guy named Bob, told me the official number is 37.5 cubic feet with the rear seats up. Okay, cool, numbers are good, but I needed a real-world test.
I started placing my imaginary items into the trunk. The cooler fit snugly, the tent bag slid in next to it, and there was still room for the camping chairs. I even pretended to stack some grocery bags and a suitcase – no problem! It seemed like I could fit a decent amount of stuff back there.
Next, I wanted to see how much bigger it got with the seats down. Bob helped me fold the rear seats flat, and wow, it opened up a lot more space. They say it’s 65.4 cubic feet with the seats down. I could easily fit my bike back there, maybe even a small kayak if I got creative with the angles.
- With the rear seats up: around 37.5 cubic feet.
- With the rear seats folded down: up to 65.4 cubic feet.
Of course, I compared it to some other SUVs, just to be sure. I checked out a Chevy Equinox and a Toyota RAV4. The Equinox was a bit smaller, while the RAV4 was similar to the Escape with seats up but was a bit bigger with seats folded down. Honda’s SUV was the biggest of the bunch.
But for my needs, the Escape seemed like a good fit. I liked the overall size of the SUV, and the trunk space, especially with the seats down, was definitely enough for my usual hauls.
Now, I didn’t actually buy the Escape yet, but this little experiment gave me a good idea of its trunk capacity. I’d say it’s a solid choice if you need a decent amount of cargo space without going for a huge SUV. Just don’t expect to move a whole apartment with it, you know?
But honestly, the Escape seemed a little boring to drive. Not a total dealbreaker for me, but definitely something to think about. And the interior? Yeah, some parts felt a bit cheap, especially on the cheaper models. So, it’s not perfect, but it’s got the space I need.
