Drivers in the United States and around the world love their SUVs. At Planet Ford in Dallas, Texas, we offer several Ford SUV options for customers, with a highlight being the new Ford Escape. The Escape is a compact SUV with seating for five, and it regularly gets high marks in its category from J.D. Power, as well as five-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The sales team at Planet Ford Dallas is well-versed in the many benefits of the Ford Escape. Here’s an overview to get you interested in this dependable and good-looking vehicle.
The new Ford Escape offers drivers six trim choices. The first five feature traditional gas engines: the Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum. The sixth Escape option is the Plug-in Hybrid. Across those trim levels, the Escape offers a 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter EcoBoost gas engine or a 2.5-liter hybrid engine. You can also opt for an optional 2.5-liter I-4 plug-in hybrid engine. The engines range from 192 horsepower to 250 horsepower, and towing capacity varies from 1,500 to 3,500 pounds.
Depending on the configuration, Ford presents a unique feature: all-wheel drive with all-wheel-drive disconnect. Sensors monitor conditions to determine when all-wheel drive is no longer needed. The Escape also comes with the ability to switch between Eco, Sport, Slippery, and Normal modes.
The new Ford Escape offers you several choices for fuel efficiency. According to EPA estimates, the front-wheel-drive model with a 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine gets an estimated 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Moving down just a little, the all-wheel-drive 1.5-liter trim delivers 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, and the 2.0-liter offers 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Adding electric power, the Escape 2.5-liter hybrid model produces 42 mpg in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway.
You’re never alone in the Ford Escape, which provides accessible connectivity features such as SYNC 4 technology and synchronization to your mobile phone through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. SYNC 4 also includes built-in access to Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to send voice commands to your cellphone apps. The Escape also features built-in infotainment screens to keep you informed at all times.
Ford provides drivers and passengers with peace of mind in the new Ford Escape with an extensive package of safety features, including standard warnings and alerts for lane departure and front and rear collisions. The Escape also helps protect you from potential collisions and applies emergency braking. For better situational awareness, the Escape comes with a rear backup camera.
The best way to determine if the Escape is right for you is to take it for a test drive. Call or contact us online to arrange a visit, and we’ll also introduce you to our vehicle specials. If you decide it’s a good fit, the Planet Ford team in Dallas, Texas, can help you find the perfect financing option for your budget. We look forward to welcoming you.
