All-new for 2020, one of the most popular compact SUVs available on the market gets a significant upgrade. We are talking about the 2020 Ford Escape, one of the best sport utility vehicles in its class and one of the most popular vehicles in Canada. New for this year is a range of electrified engines including a plug-in hybrid powertrain, new safety features, more interior space, and a design that stands out.
Put all of this together and you have a great vehicle that is designed for the needs of your family. The 2020 Ford Escape brings value and versatility to the segment with more cargo space than ever and a useful sliding rear seat that can increase cargo space or passenger space depending on your needs.
The base engine in the new Escape is a 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine that delivers 180 horsepower along with 177 pound-feet of torque. This engine can tow up to 2,000 pounds while also offering impressive fuel economy. If you want even more power, you can opt for a 2.0-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. This engine is 10% faster than the outgoing Escape’s 2.0-litre engine, and it can tow 3,500 pounds. It is also one of the most powerful engines you can buy in this segment.
As for the hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines, they are the best at combining fuel economy and performance. The plug-in hybrid variant offers almost 60 km of range and can be recharged in just 3.5 hours. It is great if you want efficiency to go along with versatility.
The new Ford Escape features technologies such as the Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assistance suite as well as a 12.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster, heads-up display, and Active Park Assist 2.0. In terms of safety, the new Escape has quite a bit to offer along with the Ford Co-Pilot360 system. The Escape features Evasive Steering that will automatically swerve out of the way of an obstacle to avoid an accident.
Learn more about the 2020 Ford Escape today!