Your Guide to the 2021 Ford Escape

In the market for a versatile and compact SUV? The 2021 Ford Escape is a car capable of anything and looks good doing everything. Here’s everything you need to know about this fantastic new ride.

Your Guide to the 2021 Ford Escape

Powertrains

There’s an incredible range of powertrains on offer in 2021, starting with two EcoBoost engines: the standard is a 181 horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, which gives you some satisfying acceleration. Looking for a little more oomph? The other available gas engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder rated at 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Both are paired with a smooth eight-speed transmission.

Two hybrids are also available, and one comes as a plug-in. Here a 2.5-liter four-cylinder combines with two electric motors to get you 221 horsepower and 37 miles of electric-only driving with the plug-in. Its fuel economy rating is a massive 44 mpg city, which makes it best in class.

Handling and Towing Capacity

The 2-liter engine can help you transform your SUV into a pickup and garner you an impressive 3,500 pounds of towing. Enjoy a comfortable, unfazed drive when you hit the road in the Escape: it turns easy, stays balanced and avoids body roll around corners, and the very capable suspension soaks up pretty much all the road’s inconstancies. Perfect for a cruise through the city or a day on the open road.

Interior

A handsome, spacious cabin leaves room for the whole family despite its erring on the side of a smaller car; in fact, the second-row legroom comes in at a best-in-class 40.7 inches. A textured, cushy cloth comes standard on the seats, but can be upgraded to either faux-leather or genuine leather. Enjoy plenty of cargo room thanks to second-row 60/40 split-fold seats that ensure you’ll overpack for a weekend away.

Customize to your heart’s content with incredible features like a panoramic moonroof and automatic climate control. The Cold Weather Package is a must-have for those in colder climates: automatic temperature control, heated side-view mirrors, a heated steering wheel, and heated seats mean you stay warm no matter what time of year.

Technology

Ford’s SYNC 3 system is, as always, easy to use; a responsive touchscreen and clear, sharp graphics pair with physical buttons to make using the infotainment as straightforward for the driver as possible. The standard package comes with a 4.2-inch display, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker stereo, or you can upgrade to an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, a 10-speaker stereo from Bang & Olufsen, and satellite radio.

Safety

Ford’s unbelievable safety suite comes mostly standard with the Escape; from forward-collision warning to automatic braking to lane keep assist, you can feel supported both in the city and when you’re tackling winding open roads. Upgrade for even more options like stop-and-go cruise control, rear parking sensors, and even parallel and perpendicular park assist.

With Ford’s 2021 Escape, you can reach the intersection of style and possibility. Ready to get your hands on one? Come down to Lundgren Ford in Eveleth, MN, today.

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