The big take away? If you want smartphone connectivity, you'll probably want to skip the S and jump to the SE for larger infotainment display and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality. The Ford Escape Titanium features a B&O premium audio system, USB-C ports, and adds a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Tech features remain mostly the same up until the top of the line Titanium, which boasts ample entertainment additions. The SE trim replaces the 4.5-inch infotainment display with an 8-inch infotainment display and also adds in Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. If you want smartphone infotainment connectivity, then stepping to the SE trim might be for you.
The base Ford Escape S features a humble set of tech features, including a 4.5-inch infotainment display and Bluetooth connectivity. The new Ford Escape helps ensure connectedness thanks to a variety of infotainment and entertainment features. Front-wheel drive /available all-wheel drive.2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 plug-in hybrid engine: 200 horsepower/ 155 pound-feet of torque estimated fuel economy: 100 (combined) city/highway miles per gallon.2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 hybrid engine: 200 horsepower/ 155 pound-feet of torque estimated fuel economy: 44/37 city/highway miles per gallon.2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine: 250 horsepower/ 280 pound-feet of torque estimated fuel economy: 23/31.1.5-liter EcoBoost inline-3 engine: 181 horsepower/ 190 pound-feet of torque estimated fuel economy: 27/33 city/highway miles per gallon.The 2.0-liter engine is available with the SEL and Titanium trim and only offers up all-wheel drive. The standard 1.5-liter engine features front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive while the plug-in hybrid is only available in a front-wheel drive configuration. The 2.0-liter inline-4 engine manages a bit more power, making 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The base 1.5-liter inline-3 engine provides 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. If you're thinking of opting for a gas engine, the Escape provides a 1.5-liter inline-3 engine and a 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine. The plug-in hybrid and standard hybrid are the same 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 engine that offers up 200 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. The Ford Escape features plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and gas powertrain options.