The Escape is Ford’s small SUV, and has been updated for the model year 2020. Comparatively to the previous model The 2020 Escape offers improved power and contemporary design features. The hybrid model is back after a long absence along with a plug-in hybrid is added to the range. The Escape is sleek and stylish both indoors and outdoors It’s also big enough to function as an efficient family transport.
Overview
The new 2020 Ford Escape is attractively designed and is large enough to carry families comfortably. It also has a wide engine lineup that includes plug-in, hybrid, and gas-only hybrid options. The Escape is worth a serious look If you’re looking for a compact SUV that can be dependable.
Trims and Pricing
With a gas-only engine, Ford Escape comes with a gas-only engine. Ford Escape is sold in four trim levels: S, SE, the SEL, and Titanium. The hybrid standard version is available with SEL Sport Hybrid and Titanium Hybrid trim levels. Buyers can also avail of a plug-in hybrid engine that is available in S, the SEL, as well as Titanium trims.
The entry-level model Escape S starts at around $25,000. It comes with exterior features like 17-inch steel wheels as well as halogen reflector headlights. black body moldings as well as daytime running lights, chrome-tipped exhaust as well as an rear spoiler. Inside the cabin, this model comes equipped with a six-way manual adjustable driver’s seat, as well as an front passenger seat that has four-way manual adjustment. The second row seats in the Escape are able to fold and slide with 60/40 split for accommodating larger objects in the cargo space. The manual climate control is in place to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the cabin, and the sound system has six speakers as the standard.
Ford comes the Escape S with an appealing assortment of standard safe features. All models have blind-spot detection that will help you make safer modifications to the lane. The forward collision prevention is standard as is rear cross-traffic warning. Furthermore it comes with rear cross-traffic alert. Escape S is equipped with the ability to keep a lane as well as a rearview camera, and automated high beams.
The next option comes then the SE trim, which begins at around 27 million dollars. The SE trim comes with highlights like halogen projection headlights as well as chrome molding for the windows on the upper side as well as LED exterior lighting heated side mirrors, and the rear privacy glass. Heating the front seat is standard and a 10-way adjustable driver’s seat is included as standard. Automated climate control is available to keep the cabin cool or warm. cabin. Keyless ignition and entry satellite radio, as well as an adaptive cruise control feature are included.
When you purchase the SEL trim, prices start off at around $29,000. This trim includes features like an automatic liftgate that is hands-free and lighting for fogs, dark roof rack rails, and an heating steering wheel.
The most expensive Titanium trim comes with a base cost of around $37,000. It’s equipped with standard features like an adjustable front six-way seat, as well as dual-zone automated climate control. A 10-speaker Bang and Olufsen stereo comes standard and all models come with a park-assist system which controls the steering in parallel-parking maneuvers.
The list of equipment options includes features like an open-air panoramic sunroof as well as an up-to-date head-up display.
Engine and Performance
The Escape is equipped with turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that delivers the power of 180 horses and 177 pounds-feet of torque. There’s an option for a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that can produce 250 horsepower, and 275 pounds-feet of torque. The standard hybrid engine provides the net power of the power of 198 horsepower. When you add the plug-in hybrid option the net output is that is 209 horsepower.
There are eight-speed auto and continuous variable gearboxes are available. Buyers have the option of choosing between front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
If you have a gas-only engine the fuel efficiency is rated at 27/33 mpg for highway and city.
Interior
There’s room for five people in the cabin of Escape. While it’s a compact SUV, the interior is very spacious and has enough room for a family of five to comfortably fit in.
Cloth upholstery is the standard. Leather upholstery is offered in a long-lasting and easy-to-clean fabric that Ford refers to as ActiveX.
The Escape provides as much as 33.5 cubic meters of space for cargo with seating for all. When the rear seats are lowered it can provide the capacity of 65.4 cubic feet capacity for cargo.
