The 2025 Ford Escape has arrived. As usual, it’s leaving its compact SUV competitors in the dust with its punchy performance and roomy, tech-savvy cabin!
Key Takeaways
- Choose the 2025 Escape for an ultra-modern balance of power and fuel economy.
- Although performance varies according to powertrain, the Escape earns up to 40 mpg combined!
- With six trim models to choose from, there’s an Escape for everyone.
- The 2025 Ford Escape is available to order right now!
Who should drive a 2025 Ford Escape?
In the small crossover segment, the Escape is a unique option. While competitors tend to be underpowered, Ford offers your choice of four punchy powertrains. Better yet, two are thrifty hybrid options, helping you earn up to 40 mpg combined! This sporty compact crossover is also known for its roomy, comfortable cabin. And six trim models offer your choice of luxury and tech upgrades!
Which 2025 Ford Escape trim model should I choose?
For 2025, you can choose from six Escape trim models: Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, Platinum, ST-Line Elite, and PHEV. Each costs a little more than the last, but moving up the list also means more luxury features, tech upgrades, and premium power. Choosing the right Escape trim model is a balancing act. You’ll need to decide which features you want and how much you want to spend!
The Escape Active is a popular choice. As the entry-level trim model, it offers the lowest price. But it also comes standard with modern amenities like smartphone-friendly infotainment, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a power liftgate.
Each of the ST-Line models adds a longer list of creature comforts until your Escape is decked out with built-in navigation, heated seats, wireless smartphone charging, and more. The Platinum is the most luxurious option, adding upscale details like Ford’s soft, breathable ActiveX seating and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
The Escape PHEV is the only trim model to feature the thrifty plug-in hybrid powertrain. It’s also pretty luxurious, treating you to an upgraded infotainment touchscreen, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and more!
Is the 2025 Ford Escape an efficient crossover?
Every Escape offers an excellent balance of power and efficiency! With four engine options, however, EPA ratings will vary according to your choice of trim model and powertrain selection.
The Escape PHEV is the thriftiest option. With its exclusive plug-in hybrid powertrain, this trim model earns 40 mpg combined. Thanks to its 37-mile electric range, you may not need to dip into your gas tank very often!
The next-thriftiest option is the Escape’s regular hybrid powertrain. With it, your Escape earns up to 39 mpg combined (42 city/36 highway). Unlike with the Escape PHEV, you won’t need to recharge this model, making it the more convenient option!
Depending on trim model, the Escape is available with four engine options:
- Active, ST-Line: turbo 1.5L three-cylinder engine (180 hp, 199 lb-ft)
- ST-Line Select and up: turbo 2.0L four-cylinder (250 hp, 280 lb-ft)
- PHEV: 2.5L plug-in hybrid powertrain (210 hp)
- Optional for ST-Line and up: 2.5L hybrid powertrain (192 hp)
When can I order the 2025 Ford Escape?
You can order your 2025 Ford Escape right now, starting at $27,995. It’s easy to build and price one of these compact SUVs online, But if you prefer personal service, you can just as easily order the perfect Escape here at Lunghamer Ford!