What's New For the 2020 Ford Escape?

The latest remodel of the Ford Escape for 2020 promises to bring with it new personality, bigger technology, and more comfort. With style and function, it is no wonder the Ford Escape has been a popular crossover since it was first introduced several years ago. The redesign is undoubtedly a sign of Ford bringing its A-game because this vehicle has a lot to offer for a reasonable price tag.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2020 Ford Escape, including the newest gadgets, comfort, convenience, power, and safety.

The Escape is an attractive vehicle with clean lines and smooth styling that is both sophisticated and sporty. The 2020 Ford Escape has a body that is slightly longer, wider, and lower riding that previous models, but the drive is still comparable to other crossover types, such as the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and the Chevrolet Equinox. However, the adjustments to the interior have given the newest Ford Escape more headroom and more comfortable seats.

What Features are Available for 2020?

The Ford Escape has several trims: the S, SE, SEL, Escape Titanium (EcoBoost engine), Hybrid, and plug-in Hybrid. Drivers can choose between front or all-wheel drive options.

The vehicle is packed with a bunch of useful standard features, including things like in-vehicle WiFi that can support up to 10 devices, a rotary gear selector, three charging points, and Ford Co-Pilot 360 for free. The software gives drivers tools like automatic high beams, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and so on. For those who want even more with their vehicle, Active Park Assist 2.0 is available for an additional fee.

2020 Ford Escape Powertrain Options

2020 Ford Escape Under the hood, there are plenty of choices for every kind of driver. Both types of powertrains are available, as well as two hybrid types. The available base engine is 1.5 liters, turbocharged, and has 181 horsepower paired with 190 pound-feet of torque. Another option is a four-cylinder 2.0 liter EcoBoost gasoline engine that will run on premium fuel and will put out 250 horsepower with 280 pound-feet of torque. Both the base option and the EcoBoost engine operate with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The hybrid powertrains-Escape Hybrid and Plug-in Escape Hybrid-come with an electronically controlled four-cylinder 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine. The hybrid has about 200 horsepower. The plug-in style is a little more robust, coming in at 209 horsepower.

Packed with Safety Features

Although NHTSA and IIHS crash test data have yet to be released for the 2020 Ford Escape, ratings on safety cannot be given. However, the safety features, including things like automatic emergency braking, automatic high beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring, and more. There is also adaptive cruise control and lane-centering controls. An optional surround-view camera can also be purchased.