Ford Escape is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Performance SUV category. For the 2018 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from with three different gas engines that produce from 168 to 245 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,200 to $2,500, which over the course of five years will cost you $2,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA. Leasing a 2018 Ford Escape S FWD will set you back at least $239 per month.
According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Ford Escape S FWD starting from $239 a month with $2,999 due at signing.
2018 Escape has a relatively long wheelbase ( 105.9 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3526 - 3678 lbs.
2018 Escape seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - legs - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders, hips, and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Escape ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 34.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2018 Escape S | 2018 Escape SE | 2018 Escape SEL | 2018 Escape Titanium |
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Starging MSRP | $23,850 | $25,605 | $28,005 | $32,045 |
Engine | 2.5L Inline-4 | 1.5L Inline-4 Turbo | 1.5L Inline-4 Turbo | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo |
HP | 168 hp | 179 hp | 179 hp | 245 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 21 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 21 MPG |
Highway | 29 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 28 MPG |
Combined | 24 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 24 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,400 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,400 |
2018 Escape SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $64 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Escape
2018 Escape SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed five hundred and twenty-one complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Ford, which by itself is a relatively high number.