

Moving into the SE for just below $30,000 adds numerous features, including an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Sync3 infotainment software, a 10-way power driver seat, automatic climate control, and keyless start. The S is only available with the turbo-3.
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Among its standard features are a 4.2-inch infotainment display with SiriusXM radio, cloth upholstery, 17-inch wheels, single-zone manual climate control, and black exterior trim. The cheapest Escape is the S, which starts at about $26,000. Optional safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control and speed-limit recognition. Along with its stellar scores, the Escape comes standard with automatic emergency braking, active lane control, and blind-spot monitors. With top-notch crash-test ratings from both the NHTSA and the IIHS, the Escape is about as safe as it gets in this segment. At 23/31/26 mpg, the turbo-4 Escape is the least efficient option by a wide margin. With all-wheel drive, those ratings drop slightly to 26/31/28 mpg. With the turbo-3 and front-wheel drive, the EPA anticipates fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 33 highway, 30 combined. It pairs to an 8-speed automatic and comes exclusively with all-wheel drive.

A more potent 2.0-liter turbo-4 that produces 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque is also available on certain trims.

It makes 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, all of which gets sent to either just the front or all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The regular hybrid returns 44 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, 41 combined.įord continues to offer the Escape with non-hybrid powertrain options as well, including the base 1.5-liter turbo-3. Those buyers have good reason to shop the 2021 Escape, which sees more widespread availability of the hybrid model, though a promised plug-in hybrid variant has been delayed. Its early adoption of hybrid technology has particularly endeared it to green car enthusiasts and mileage misers. It’s built its reputation on versatility, affordability and efficiency. The Ford Escape has been a star player in the compact crossover segment for years.
