![]() Sharing a common body and chassis underpinnings (and several engines), the Escape and Kuga are produced in their home markets. Under the mid-2000s "One Ford" globalization strategy, the third and fourth-generation designs of the Escape have been unified with the Ford Kuga, designed by Ford of Europe. In Europe, the Escape was initially branded as the Ford Maverick from 2001 to 2008 (replacing a Nissan-produced SUV). The first two generations used the Ford CD2 platform (jointly developed with Mazda), leading to the release of the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner as with the Escape, both the Tribute and Mariner were sold in North America. Through rebranding, Ford has sold the Escape under several nameplates through its production. In another first, the 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid-electric vehicle from Ford, and the first hybrid produced as an SUV. The first Ford SUV derived from a car platform, the Escape was slotted below the Ford Explorer in size the Escape is currently sized between the Ford EcoSport and Ford Edge. The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV sold by Ford since the 2001 model year. The compact crossover class is a large one, pitting the Escape against the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tuscon, Kia Sportage, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Compass and Cherokee, Nissan Rogue, Mazda CX-5, and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Outlander.Ford Territory (Middle East, South America, Philippines and Vietnam) Ford says the PHEV can go up to 60 km on a charge of its battery. The 2.0L/AWD combo is rated for 10.5/7.5 L/100 km.Įscape Hybrid’s estimates are 5.4/6.3 L/100 km with FWD, and 5.5/6.4 with AWD.Įscape PHEV is rated for 5.5/6.2 L/100 km (city/highway) when running in gas-electric mode, and 2.2 Le/100 km in battery mode. ![]() The Co-Pilot 360 assist package adds adaptive cruise control, lane centering, speed sign recognition, evasive steering assist, and navigation.įinally, the Titanium Elite package adds active park assist, 10-speaker audio, bright exterior trim, head-up display, leather seating and steering wheel, and wireless phone charging.Įscape fuel consumption estimates start with the 1.5L engine and FWD at 8.5/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway), and 9.0/7.6 L/100 km with AWD. SEL offers a tech package (10-speaker audio, hands-free tailgate, digital gauges, and wireless phone charging) and a class II towing package. SEL trim adds rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic A/C, heated steering wheel, ActiveX upholstery, a power driver’s seat, heated side mirrors, LED signature lighting, a power tailgate, fog lights, and 18-inch wheels.įinally, Titanium models get a digital gauge cluster, auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient lighting, a garage door remote, navigation, a power front passenger seat, hands-free tailgate, LED fog lights, 19-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, and LED headlights.Įscape SE options include a convenience package (power driver’s seat, dual-zone A/C, and a power tailgate) a cold weather package (heated front seats, automatic temperature control, heated side mirrors, and heated steering wheel) and a sport appearance package (19-inch wheels and black exterior trim elements). SE Hybrid and PHEV also come with dual-zone A/C. SE gains passive keyless entry, 8.0-inch Sync 3 infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, and 17-inch alloy wheels. ![]() Gas and hybrid powertrains come with an eight-speed transmission and front- or all-wheel drive, and PHEV models get a continuously variable automatic and front-wheel drive.Įscape S comes with manual A/C, auto on/off headlights, six-speaker audio, a 4.2-inch infotainment display, and 17-inch steel wheels with covers.Įscape’s standard safety features include forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high beams. SE, SEL and Titanium also offer gas-electric hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, both of which match a 2.5L engine with an electric motor, with the PHEV boasting a bit more power. The first three come standard with a 1.5L turbo three-cylinder gas engine, with the option of a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, which is standard in Titanium. The current Escape was introduced in 2020.įord offers its compact utility in S, SE, SEL and Titanium trim levels. ![]() Since the early 2000s, the Escape has been among Canada’s most popular choices in the compact crossover class, never mind one of the country’s favourite vehicles overall, through four generations. If you told us you’d never heard of the Ford Escape, well, we wouldn’t believe you.
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