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2026 Ford Escape
MSRP $30,350 - $37,210
Body TypeSUV
Fuel EconomyN / A
Seatings5 Seats
TransmissionCVT w / OD
Note: More info coming! Because of the ripeness of the 2026 model, we don’t have all the info yet. Some of the data below belongs to the 2025 model. Thanks for your patience!
What's New on the 2025 Model?
The Ford Escape carries over with minimal changes for 2025.
Ford Escape Pros
Sleek styling
available all-wheel drive
practical
yet small enough for the city
clever use of interior space
multiple hybrid drivetrain choices
Overview
The Ford Escape continues to be a standout in the compact SUV class where it competes with established names such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4. The new Escape should offer fantastic value by giving buyers a good compromise between interior room, sporty looks and fuel efficiency. While other SUVs in the segment can seem a little bare bone at times, the Escape offers a slightly more upscale feel thanks to all the technology on offer.
Model Highlights
A huge part of why the Ford Escape is so special has to do with its drivetrain options. Gone are the days of naturally aspirated V6's providing robust power at the cost of fuel economy. Escape owners will get to choose from one of three efficient powertrain options. A 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine makes 180 horsepower and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Even though it's a tiny engine for the amount of power it makes, Ford has gone the extra mile and added a cylinder deactivation system, helping to further save gas. A 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine that makes 163 horsepower using a CVT transmission. The third engine choice is a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 250 horsepower. The front-wheel drive model has four trims: Active, ST-Line, Platinum, and PHEV, while the all-wheel drive model is available in: Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum. The Active trim features LED headlights, 17-inch wheels, bucket front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, satellite radio, 6-speaker sound system, 8-inch touchscreen, mobile hotspot, wireless device connectivity, and 4 USB ports. The ST-Line includes roof rails, 18-inch wheels, sport bucket front seats, 8-inch gauge cluster, and sport steering wheel. The Platinum adds power liftgate, heated side mirrors, LED front fog lights, 19-inch wheels, heated front seats, driver seat memory, 13.2-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, wireless device charging, built-in virtual assistant, 12.3-inch gauge cluster, heated steering wheel, left turn assist for the forward collision mitigation system, front cross traffic mitigation, and traffic sign information system. The PHEV shares many features with the Platinum trim but also includes a hybrid electric motor that increases the power from 163 to 210 horsepower. The PHEV also adds regenerative braking and an all-electric range of 37 miles. The Plug-in hybrid Escape has a charging time of 3.3 hours using a 240-Volt Level 2 Charger. Standard safety features include seven airbags, active lane departure, blind spot warning, forward and rear collision mitigation, front pedestrian detection, and driver attention alert.
Available Styles
PHEV FWD
$35,400Starting MSRP
Engine2.5 L / 152
PowertrainCVT w / OD
MPGN / A
Active FWD
$30,350Starting MSRP
Engine1.5 L / 91
PowertrainAutomatic w / OD
MPG30
ST-Line FWD
$31,195Starting MSRP
Engine1.5 L / 91
PowertrainAutomatic w / OD
MPG30
Active AWD
$31,750Starting MSRP
Engine1.5 L / 91
PowertrainAutomatic w / OD
MPG28
Platinum AWD
$36,215Starting MSRP
Engine2.5 L / 152
PowertrainCVT w / OD
MPG39
ST-Line AWD
$32,595Starting MSRP
Engine1.5 L / 91
PowertrainAutomatic w / OD
MPG28
ST-Line Select AWD
$33,890Starting MSRP
Engine2.5 L / 152
PowertrainCVT w / OD
MPG39
ST-Line Elite AWD
$37,210Starting MSRP
Engine2.5 L / 152
PowertrainCVT w / OD
MPG39
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