2020 Ford Escape Hybrid review

1. Useful cargo dimensions 

Space for your crew and all of their daily essentials is a stand-out feature of the 2020 Escape Hybrid. For sports equipment and pet crates, the cargo bay offers a generous 30.7 cu-ft of space behind the rear row. Fold that second row down to make space for camping gear or big-box hauling — for a total capacity of 60.8 cu-ft. Access to your kit is easy too, with the Titanium trim’s hands-free power liftgate. 

2. Hybrid powertrain benefits 

The 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid boasts a potent hybrid powertrain combination, pairing a 2.5L four-cylinder gas engine to an onboard electric motor with delivery via a continuously variable automatic transmission. Both 2020 Escape Hybrid models offer standard FWD, with AWD an available option. This hybrid setup delivers good fuel economy figures, with an EPA-estimated 41 mpg combined in its FWD iteration.

3. Passenger comfort 

Invite your friends and family along for the ride, they’ll find the 2020 Escape Hybrid spacious and comfortable. For your youngest passengers, the 2020 Escape Hybrid has two complete sets of LATCH fixtures in the rear row with space for front and rear-facing child or infant seats. This otherwise small SUV allows even the tallest family member to relax with 40.0 inches of headroom and 42.4 inches of legroom upfront to make use of. The rear-row seating is similarly equipped, with 39.3 inches of headroom and 38.9 inches of legroom. 

4. Great infotainment tech 

Intuitive infotainment that's quick to access will delight your crew on daily school runs and longer vacation road trips. Standard for the 2020 SE Sport trim is an eight-inch touchscreen equipped with easy-to-navigate feature menus. For playlists, podcasts, and easy hands-free smartphone connectivity, standard-fit Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ functionality makes this process seamless. Driver convenience isn’t forgotten here either, as each 2020 Hybrid Escape also gets an easy-read digital gauge cluster display. 

5. Titanium trim features 

Treat yourself to the top trim, Titanium, for a raft of desirable upgrades. Sink into sumptuous leather upholstery, and enjoy easy temperature management with the dual-zone climate control system. Elevating your everyday journeys is a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, while the ambient interior lights and power-adjustable front-row seating ensure comfort also remains a priority. Practical additions at this trim level include adaptive cruise control, for ease in busy freeway driving conditions.