Fully redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape kicks off the vehicle’s fourth generation. Learn some of the most important updates you can expect from this powerful compact crossover SUV.
New Base Engine
For the 2020 model year, Ford uses a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost 180-horsepower turbocharged three-cylinder engine for the base powertrain. It replaces the previous year’s 1.5-liter EcoBoost 168-horsepower turbo four-cylinder one. This new engine comes with a cylinder deactivation system, which can shut down one cylinder when not needed. The other engine option is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder 250-horsepower one.
More Standard Safety Features
A host of safety features now come standard on the 2020 Escape. They include blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and driver drowsiness monitoring. Many of these features are part of Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of safety features. Thanks to these safety features, the Institute of Insurance for Highway Safety named the vehicle as a Top Safety Pick.
Increased Interior Space
Although the 2020 Escape has shorter proportions than the previous year’s model, the new Escape is longer and wider. You get significantly improved interior space, especially with rear legroom. You get 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, which is 3.5 cubic feet more than before. Folding down those seats gives you 65.3 cubic feet of space. Sliding second-row seats improve the space for passengers and cargo.
To get behind the wheel of the 2020 Escape, reach out to the professionals at River City Ford. They can help you drive off in one of these vehicles today.
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