7 Things Experts Love About the 2022 Ford Escape

March 1st, 2024 by

Versatility and good looks is what describes the 2022 Ford Escape. Let’s take the lid off features that make the Escape an excellent all-around small SUV.

Capable, versatile, and ready to go is how Ford describes the 2022 Escape, and they’re right. The 2022 Ford Escape offers plenty of flexibility from engine options to exterior styling. It offers the choice of three engines and four powertrains to match your needs and lifestyle. The Escape can also be outfitted with additional niceties and features to make your Escape stand out on the road. 

A Broad Range of Powertrains and Engine Options

The 2022 Escape offers a choice of gas, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. It starts with the standard 181-hp 1.5L turbocharged three-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission on either FWD or AWD. The 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder offers more power and is capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs with the proper towing package in comparison to the 2,000 lbs maximum towing capacity on the 1.5L turbo three engines. 

To rival prominent competitors in the segment like the Honda CR-V hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Prime, Ford offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid models of the Escape, consisting of a 2.5L four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that make 221-hp.

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High Fuel Economy

The 1.5L turbo three engine gets an estimated EPA rating of 28 city/34 highway mpg on the front-wheel drive while the all-wheel drive setup delivers 26 city/31 highway mpg. The turbo 2.0L engine returns a fuel economy of 23 city/31 highway. The hybrids can get you a high fuel economy of 41 mpg, while the plug-in models can get a combined 105 MPGe which can be fully charged in just 10-11 hours. 

Styling Packages and Customizability

You can upgrade your Escape with a more stylish look with Ford’s styling packages and convenience items. The SEL Stealth AWD Package features standard 19-inch Ebony-painted aluminum wheels, front and rear black skid plates, black front and rear Ford Ovals, a chrome grille with horizontal bars and chrome surround and side-view mirrors with gloss black caps. 

The SE Sport Appearance Package comes with standard 19-inch Ebony-painted aluminum wheels, black upper window molding with black beltline moldings, front and rear skids in black, a high-gloss black grille with chrome surround, plus high-gloss black skullcap mirrors. 

Meanwhile, the range-topping Titanium Elite Package features standard 19-inch luster nickel-painted aluminum wheels with tarnish-painted pockets, bright upper window moldings with bright beltline moldings, LED fog lamps, and head-turning titanium, hands-free, foot-activated liftgate, heated side-view mirrors, and standard perimeter alarm. 

Ford also added new colors to the Escape’s color palette: the Atlas Blue Metallic, Stone Blue Metallic, and Iced Blue Silver Metallic. 

Spacious Cabin

If you need plenty of space on a daily basis, you’ll appreciate the Escape’s use of the space inside. There’s plenty of room all around and has second-row 60/40 split-fold seats with a sliding feature that gives 40.7 inches of legroom or more cargo space to fit your needs. 

The 2022 Escape also provides you with a glove compartment, a center console armrest, two media bins, and sunglasses storage in the overhead console. Highly textured cloth seat upholstery is standard while the range-topping Titanium gets leather-trimmed seats with perforated inserts. 

NHTSA 5-Star Crash Safety Rating

The 2022 Escape received a 5-star crash safety rating from the NHTSA. It comes equipped with Ford’s Co-Pilot360 which includes a suite of safety and driver-assistance features. Key features include evasive steering assist, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, forward-collision warning with automated emergency braking, and active park assist 2.0.

The Escape also features AWD Disconnect that turns off the AWD system when not needed to reduce draft and consumption. Available on all Escape models, excluding the plug-in hybrid.

Loads of Tech Features on the SE Model

The Ford Escape’s infotainment system is one of its strongest features. The SE and higher models get an 8.0-inch touchscreen display with Sync 3 infotainment interface and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a six-speaker sound system, and smartphone integration. 

The top-of-the-line Titanium model houses a 10-speaker B&O Play audio system, in-dash navigation, a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, and an available pop-up head-up display. 

Should You Buy the 2022 Ford Escape? 

The 2022 Ford Escape is an excellent all-around compact SUV. It offers good fuel economy, plenty of cargo space, a broad range of powertrains, and lots of packages and convenience items. You can literally have your Escape custom-built to fit your needs, lifestyle, and budget. 

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