Pros: Good acceleration with 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine; hands-free power liftgate is a super-handy option; nicely finished interior
Cons: Complicated MyFord Touch interface isn’t very user friendly; top-line Titanium models can get quite expensive
CG Says: Ford’s compact SUV sees no changes of note for 2015. Escape is smooth, refined, and quite engaging to drive. The 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine that’s standard on SE and Titanium is very refined and should have enough power to keep most folks happy. Interiors are comfortable and nicely finished, and cargo space isn’t bad. Much less impressive is the MyFord Touch control interface that we’ve found difficult to master and sometimes downright frustrating. On the whole though, there is a lot about the Escape that’s impressive. Top-line Titanium models can get quite expensive, but we think a modestly equipped SE hits the sweet spot for performance, features, and value.
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Nation of Manufacturer | USA |
| Base Prices | 2WD S: $23,100 2WD SE: $25,550 AWD SE: $27,300 2WD Titanium: $29,510 AWD Titanium: $31,260 |
| Base Engine 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 168 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 31 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 173 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22-23 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 30-32 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 231 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 21-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28-30 |
