The steering especially would need some tuning it's way too slow as it sits. I spent most of my time behind the wheel thinking of ways Ford could exploit this powertrain to introduce a new ST variant.
It's not as refined as some of the competition, but it is sporty and responsive, and seems to have struck a nice balance between cost and feature content. If you want a completely maxed-out Escape, though, this is the one to aim for.Īssociate Editor Byron Hurd: This was my first time behind the wheel of the new Escape, and I came away impressed for the most part. For a non-luxury experience, that’s a ton of dough for a small crossover. When everything is accounted for, our Escape creeps past the 40K barrier with a grand total of $40,015. Our Escape also had the $1,995 Titanium Premium package, which adds the glass head-up display and panoramic roof. It comes bundled with the 401A options package that also includes the Class II Trailer Tow setup for a total of $2,885.
That’s already more expensive than most compact crossovers, but you pay a big premium for the larger engine. Some of the features you get on the Titanium include leather seats, a Bang & Olufsen 10-speaker audio system and Ford’s highest package of driving assistance equipment.īefore options, our Escape Titanium came in at $37,480. Towing is right at the top of the class, too, coming in at 3,500 pounds. The 2.0-liter is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and is only available with all-wheel drive. A 0-60 mph time of 7.4 seconds is quoted from Ford, but you must be running on premium fuel to get maximum performance.
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Still, those power numbers are impressive for this segment that’s full of underwhelming acceleration. Horsepower is up (barely) from last year to 250 horses, and torque is the same 275 pound-feet that it had before. It’s available on both the SEL and Titanium trims, but we spent our time in the top-of-the-tree Escape Titanium. The new Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid models are intriguing, but Ford is also happy to bring the power with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The 2020 Ford Escape is completely new this year, riding on a new platform and featuring a heavily revised design both inside and out. 2020 Ford Escape Titanium Drivers' Notes | An expensive athlete The turbocharged four-cylinder amps up the Escape's performance.
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