Exterior & Interior Design
The Escape features sleek, aerodynamic lines and a confident stance. Exterior details vary by trim, with higher trims getting distinctive accents like a gloss black mesh grille, dual chrome exhaust tips, and unique wheel designs. LED headlamps and taillamps provide stylish illumination.
Inside, the Escape's cabin is spacious and inviting, with quality materials. It comfortably seats up to five with generous headroom and legroom. Behind the second row is 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space, expandable to 65.4 cubic feet when you fold the rear seats. Available interior amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a panoramic Vista Roof to bring in extra light.
Infotainment & Safety Technology
Escape models come equipped with the user-friendly SYNC infotainment system. Base models get an eight-inch LCD touchscreen, while upper trims upgrade to a larger 13.2-inch display. All versions feature wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility for easy smartphone integration. An available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system are other highlights.
On the safety front, every Escape includes Ford Co-Pilot360 driver assist technologies like Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Information System, Lane Keeping System, and Auto High Beams. Available upgrades include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Evasive Steering Assist, a 360-degree camera, and Active Park Assist 2.0.
Trims & Features
The Escape is offered in five trim levels: Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum. The Active offers standard features like 17-inch steel wheels, SYNC 4, LED headlights, and Ford Co-Pilot360, and more niceties like 18-inch machined aluminum wheels, roof rack side rails, and Smart Access with Push Button Start.
Stepping up to the ST-Line Select brings sportier exterior accents, 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, SYNC 4A with wireless charging; the loaded ST-Line gets 19-inch ebony-painted wheels, ActiveX seating, hands-free liftgate, and a B&O sound system. The ST-Line Elite offers even more great features.
At the top of the range, the luxurious Platinum includes adaptive LED headlights, a head-up display, genuine leather upholstery, memory driver seat and mirrors, and an automated parking system.