Exterior Features

Exterior features range, with higher trim levels offering up a more extensive selection of offerings. The S trim includes 17-inch steel wheels while the SE trim includes chrome exterior trim. The SEL trim comes with 18-inch wheels, roof rails, and fog lights. The Titanium trim level includes chrome exterior trim, 19-inch wheels, roof rails, and LED headlights/fog lights.

Safety features available with the Escape can help drivers take on Thomas Jefferson Drive with boosted confidence. All trim levels of the new Ford Escape come with forward collision mitigation, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure mitigation. Additional driver assistance features can be had by adding in the Co-Pilot360+ package. This package adds adaptive cruise control, a lane keeping system, a navigation system, and evasive steering assist.

Interior Features

The Ford Escape makes it easy to stay comfortable while on the go thanks to a wide variety of features. The base S trim includes cloth-trimmed seats, air conditioning, and a rear cargo storage area. Stepping to the SE trim ensures a more robust set of interior features. The SE trim level gains keyless entry/ignition while making a host of upgrades available. The Cold Weather package adds remote engine start, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats. The Convenience package adds a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power driver's seat, and rear armrests. The SE also offers a panoramic roof as an individual addition. The SEL trim comes standard with the features included in the Cold Weather package and Convenience package. The SEL trim also includes faux leather upholstery. As you'd likely expect, the top-level Titanium trim comes with the interior comfort and convenience features. The Titanium trim allows for even more to be added via the Titanium Elite package. The Titanium Elite package includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather upholstery, and a head-up display.

Technology

Tech is essential in today's world and Ford recognizes that by offering up an impressive selection of tech features. The base S trim comes with a straightforward set of tech offerings, including in-vehicle Wi-Fi, a 4.2-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 6-speaker audio system. The SE trim comes with an even more impressive set of tech features, has an 8-inch display while also adding rear USB ports, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and satellite radio. If you're after additional tech, you'll have to look to the SEL trim for assistance. The SEL trim has the option for a Technology package to be added. The Technology package includes a digital instrument panel, wireless charging, and a 10-speaker B&O premium audio system. The top-level Titanium trim comes with all the tech features that are included with the Technology package (except for the B&O audio system and wireless charging). The Titanium also makes a Titanium Elite package available, which adds in a head-up display, a B&O premium audio system, and wireless charging.

Performance

The new Ford Escape offers up an impressive selection of engine options. The new Ford Escape offers up two gas engines and two hybrid engines. The base engine that comes with the S trim of the Escape is a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-3 engine that makes 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. This base engine is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All powertrains pair with an 8-speed automatic transmission. If you're a Sterling driver looking for a bit more power while taking Harry Byrd Highway, there's a turbocharged engine to consider (2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4). This more powerful turbocharged engine boasts 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The Ford Escape also comes in a hybrid and plug-in hybrid configuration. Both are powered by the same 2.5-liter inline-4 engine that works in with an 88-kW electric motor, producing 200 horsepower.