The 2020 Ford Escape can swallow a foursome's worth of golf bags even with the rear seat slid all.
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SE and above trims get an eight-inch screen with SYNC 3 that has Android Auto and Apple Carplay support. The base S trim gets a six-speaker audio system with a basic SYNC system on a smaller display. One thing that can’t be debated is the quiet environment in the cabin, which felt almost at Lincoln levels of serenity in the 2.0-liter EcoBoost powered example we drove.Īll Escapes will be equipped with four USB ports, two of the older type-A and two of the newer type-C. How much of the noise characteristics of the Escape can be attributed to the porous leather versus the enhanced structure and acoustic side glass is open to debate. However, Ford explained that the perforations actually act as a sound baffle, minimizing the reflectivity in the cabin. While the Escape does offer heated front seats, they aren’t cooled.
The optional leather seats are perforated which is generally a sign in most vehicles that the seats are ventilated.
In that context, the Mazda CX-5 feels distinctly more premium and worthy of the increasingly lofty price point that is now closing in on $40,000.Īside from some of the material choices, most other aspects of the experience in the new Escape are quite pleasing. I have previously complained about the pricing of the Mazda as that brand tries to migrate upmarket, but this Escape has very similar pricing. The overall effect was better than the last Escape, but, in comparison to the Mazda CX-5, it still feels like a distinct step down. It seems highly likely to capture the grit and grime of everyday life and end up not looking so great after six months or a year. What might be an issue though is the diamond texture on the standard cloth seats, especially if you opt for the lighter sandstone color. Considering that there is no ST or other sporting edition of the Escape, this probably won’t be an issue. The plastic wood on the dashboard of the Titanium had a matte finish that looked more like the open-pore veneers on many high-end vehicles today, but it was quite clearly still plastic.Īfter spending several hours in the seats over two days, I can attest that they are quite comfortable although personally, I’d prefer a bit firmer lateral support. There are soft-touch materials on the top of the door panels and dashboard, but other areas such as the sides of the center console still had hard plastics. While the design of the cabin is much improved and fit and finish on the pre-production examples we drove was very good, some of the material choices left something to be desired at the Escape’s growing price point. With the back seats folded, there is 65.4 cubic feet available.
With the seats forward, an additional four cubic feet are available while retaining seating for five. All the way back, the 2020 gains 3.4-inches of rear leg room while retaining nearly the same 33.5 cubic feet of cargo area. Much of this increase is achieved by adding 6-inches of fore-aft sliding capability to the rear seat. The extra width adds some hip and shoulder room and along with the extra length the overall passenger cargo volume has grown from 98.7 cubic feet to 104. 2020 Ford Escape, first drive Sam Abuelsamid
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