2022 Ford Escape

The 2022 Ford Escape is available in an impressive 10 trim levels, each offering its own unique set of features for your specific driving needs. The models include the S, SE, SE Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SEL, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, Titanium, Titanium Hybrid, and the Titanium Plug-In Hybrid. The Escape comes in eight exterior paint colors: Atlas Blue Metallic, Star White Metallic, Rapid Red Metallic, Stone Blue, Iced Blue Silver, Iconic Silver, Carbonized Gray, and Agate Black.

Exterior features on the standard 2022 Escape S trim include a body-colored rear spoiler, black upper window molding, configurable daytime running lamps, a manual liftgate, molded-in-color silver front and rear skid plates, and a molded-in-color black upper grille. The Escape also includes dual chrome exhaust tips, and front and rear variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Buyers have various options when choosing the engine for their 2022 Ford Escape. The base model comes standard with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission that can generate horsepower of 181 and up to 190 pound-feet of torque. Also available is a 2-liter four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 250 horsepower with up to 280 pound-feet of torque. What distinguishes the Escape from its competitors is its two hybrid engines. The 2022 Escape is available with 2.5-liter hybrid and 2.5-liter plug-in hybrid engines that can both generate 165 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque.

The 2022 Ford Escape has varying fuel economy among its different engines. The standard 1.5-liter engine has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 28 mpg in the city and 34 on the highway for the front-wheel-drive model, while the all-wheel-drive version has an mpg of 26 in the city and 31 on the highway.

The 2-liter engine with all-wheel drive has a fuel economy estimate of 22 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway. The 2.5-liter hybrid engine with front-wheel-drive has an impressive fuel economy of 44 mpg in the city and 37 on the highway while the all-wheel-drive version has an EPA-estimated rating of 43 mpg in the city and 37 on the highway.

Interior features on the 2022 Ford Escape include automatic headlamps with courtesy delay, a center floor console with armrest, six cup holders, a center console with a convenient media bin, a urethane steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, and a six-speaker audio system.

The Escape also has plenty of standard safety features including a post-crash alert system, halogen projector headlamps, head restraints, seat belt reminder, rearview camera, remote keyless entry, cargo tie-down hooks, a lane-keeping system, pre-collision assist, and a blind spot information system.