The 2025 Ford Escape slots in as a dynamic tech-savvy compact SUV that doesn’t cut corners. The 2025 Ford Escape offers drivers a dynamic and distinctly modern set of amenities and features, so if you’re interested an uncompromisingly capable SUV that’s updated for modernity, then the 2025 Ford Escape makes for an excellent model to consider.

Trim Level Overview

The 2025 Ford Escape makes six main trim levels available, if you include the PHEV version. The full Ford Escape trim lineup consists of the Active, PHEV, ST-Line, St-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum.

The Ford Escape Active offers a well-rounded entry set of features for Chatham drivers to enjoy. The Active trim comes with cloth upholstery, a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an 8-inch touchscreen display.

The Plug-in Hybrid version comes with a plug-in hybrid engine along with tasteful upgrades. The PHEV comes with a 13.2-inch touchscreen for discerning Petersburg drivers along with combination cloth and vinyl upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats. The PHEV also comes with a suite of driver assistance features.

The Ford Escape ST-Line makes a handful of minor upgrades for interested Rochester drivers. The ST-Line comes with roof rails, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and under body skidplates.

For those interested in a power bump, the ST-Line Select makes for a great options. The ST-Line Select comes with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, all-wheel drive, LED foglights, remote engine start, and one-touch power windows.

The ST-Line Elite is truly elite, offering a lavish array of tech, comfort, and convenience features. The ST-Line Elite offers adaptive cruise control, enhanced front accent lighting, a driver’s seat with memory settings, a navigation system, a wireless charging pad, and increased driver assistance features.

The top trim comes with faux leather upholstery, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a universal garage door opener, and roof-rack side rails.

Performance

The 2025 Ford Escape makes three pure-gas engines available, one PHEV engine, and one hybrid engine. The standard gas engine that comes with the entry-level Active trim is a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged that makes 180 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. This engine works with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The ST-Line Select and all higher trims come standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. There’s an alternative ST-Line hybrid engine that makes 192 horsepower. The PHEV engine comes with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 210 horsepower. The Escape Plug-In Hybrid features 37 miles of pure-electric driving range on a full charge.

Technology

What about technology? Fear not, the new Ford Escape manages no shortage of cutting-edge tech. The base Active trim boasts all the modern essentials, offering an 8-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, a 6-speaker audio system, and satellite radio and USB ports. The PHEV comes with a 13.2-inch touchscreen display while the ST-Line Elite offers a navigation system, a wireless charging pad, and a 13.2-inch touchscreen display. Optional tech includes a 10-speaker B&O audio system and a head-up display.

What’s new to the 2025 Ford Escape

As it stands, the Ford Escape makes some rearrangements to trim levels. The Active trim now comes with some increased features while all other trims get some tweaks and bumps.

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