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2020 Ford Escape Review
The all-new 2020 Ford Escape is taking its style in a more car-like direction. Eschewing the chunkier SUV look from Escapes of the past, this one embraces a more aerodynamic design inspired by the Mustang and Ford GT to sit lower, wider and longer. It’s also shed more than 200 pounds. Furthering that narrative, Ford says this is the best-performing, most fun-to-drive Escape ever. To that end, there are now 4 propulsion choices including 2 all-new hybrids. The base engine is the new 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder making 180 horsepower while the step up motor, the 2.0-liter turbo-4, now offers slightly more output rated at 250 horsepower on recommended 91 octane. Towing is maxed at 3,500 pounds. These models get a new quick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission while every Escape receives an all-new suspension and improved isolation. And then for the hybrids, there’s a standard gas-electric model and a plug-in. This 4th gen hybrid system includes a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and an electronic CVT making 198 horsepower. Available only in front-wheel drive, the plug-in hybrid projects a 30 mile all-electric driving range with a total driving range of more than 550 miles. Charging the lithium-ion battery takes about 10 hours using a standard household outlet and 3.5 hours at 240 volts. All Escapes other than the PHEV can be specified with all-wheel drive. Sliding second-row seats in the gas models allow rear-seat passengers to enjoy best-in-class legroom with the seats in the full rearward position, plus increased knee clearance and footwell length for a more comfortable ride. Despite a slight drop in vehicle height and with the hybrid battery packaged below, the engineering team was able to increase headroom throughout. First- and second-row headroom, shoulder room and hip room all improve versus the current Escape. Range-topping Titanium models are available for the first time with a heads-up display while Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard across the board including Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane-Centering. Available SYNC® 3 features Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™, Ford+Alexa and Waze navigation while the Escape also offers an available 575-watt 10-speaker B&O Sound System. Available in S, SE, SE Sport, SEL and Titanium trim levels, the 2020 Escape is due to reach showrooms this fall while the Plug-in hybrid units are due to arrive next spring.
