2021 Ford Escape SEL Hybrid 4dr Front-Wheel Drive

Overview

The Ford Escape is a mid-size sport-utility vehicle, which incorporates the latest technology and style; setting a high standard in the SUV category. Escape owners will get to choose from one of four efficient powertrain options. A 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine makes 181 horsepower and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, standard on S, SE and SEL trims. And even though it's a tiny engine for the amount of power it makes, Ford have gone the extra mile and added a cylinder deactivation system, helping to further save gas. A 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine can be paired to a hybrid or plug-in hybrid system for a total of 200 horsepower using a CVT transmission. Ford claims the Escape Hybrid will have a range in excess of 550 miles, while the plug-in version has 220 horsepower and will be able to travel 37 miles on electric only power before the gasoline engine is kicks in and start burning fuel. For the power hungry, a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder is also offered, making 250 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft of torque. It not only makes the Escape a fairly quick vehicle, but also allows the Titanium all-wheel drive trim to tow up to 3500 lbs. The Escape comes standard with front-wheel drive, though all-wheel drive is available on all models other than the plug-in hybrid. The 2021 Escape trims available are the S, SE gas/hybrid/plug-in hybrid, SEL gas/hybrid/plug-in hybrid, and Titanium gas/hybrid/plug-in hybrid. Ford's SYNC 3 infotainment system now boast Amazon Alexa compatibility as well as voice activated navigation with integrated traffic information. Owners will even be able to shop on Amazon Prime through their infotainment system when the car is idle. The 2021 Escape has an array of packages that are available depending on the trim, Co-Pilot360 Assist+, Cold Weather, Convenience, SE Sport Appearance, Panoramic sunroof, Technology SEL Stealth AWD, Tow, and Titanium Elite package. The Escape 2021 has expanded the hybrid option to the SE and SEL trims and made it standard on the Titanium. There are some changes to existing packages adding more features and the option of a class II Tow package with SEL and Titanium trims.