Compact SUVs offer drivers the efficiency of a compact car, the interior space of an SUV, and the practical versatility of a light truck. The 2025 Ford Escape embodies these traits and many more, including multiple engine options, various trim levels, and a robust lineup of desirable features.
3 Highlights of the 2025 Ford Escape
Multiple Engine Options for Customized Performance
One attractive aspect of the Escape is the numerous engine options available, allowing drivers to select the powertrain that best suits their needs. The base powerplant is a super-efficient 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine that generates 181 horsepower and 199 foot-pounds of torque while maintaining fuel efficiency of 27 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway. The base engine is paired with a standard 8-speed automatic transmission.
The other available gasoline-only engine is the 250-horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine that creates 280 foot-pounds of torque paired with AWD in the ST-Line Elite trim level. The Escape also has two optional hybrid configurations, one featuring a 2.5-liter IVCT Atkinson-cycle I-4 full hybrid engine and the other a plug-in hybrid version of the same powerplant. The hybrid version of the Escape delivers 192 horsepower with maximum efficiency.
Practical Comfort and Versatile Capability
As a compact SUV, the Escape offers drivers maximum capability, with payload carrying capacity and versatile interior space. The cabin has space to comfortably seat up to five adults, and there are 37.5 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space behind the rear seat. When even more hauling volume is required, the Escape’s rear seat folds down to open an available 65.4 cubic feet of space for carrying equipment and supplies.
The cabin is well-appointed with many comfort features that improve the driving experience. There’s dual-zone automatic temperature control, a tilt and telescoping steering column, a 6-way adjustable driver seat, and a 4-way adjustable passenger seat. While the upholstery in lower trims is cloth, upper trims have optional seat materials like ActiveX or a vinyl/cloth combination. There’s even an optional Panoramic Vista View roof available.
Full Lineup of Premium Technology Features
The Escape is engineered to take advantage of technology to improve safety and driver engagement. These features helped the Escape earn a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The safety features found in the Escape include Ford’s Personal Safety and Safety Canopy airbag systems, electronic traction control, a blind spot information system, pre-collision assist, and a lane-keeping system.
The infotainment amenities in the Escape help to keep drivers connected, and they include the SYNC 4 infotainment system, an 8-inch capacitive color touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system, FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.
Drivers seeking the ultimate in versatility, efficiency, and practical capability need to look no further than the 2025 Escape. Contact Lovegreen Automotive in Kirksville, MO, today to schedule a test drive and experience the Escape for yourself.
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