What Is the 2022 Ford Escape?
The Ford Escape is a compact SUV that seats up to five people in two rows. It comes with a choice of gas, gas-electric hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains, the latter of which is eligible for a federal tax credit and can go up to 38 miles on electric power alone, according to EPA estimates. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and competitors include the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
What’s New on the 2022 Ford Escape?
There are no significant changes this year.
What Features in the 2022 Ford Escape Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- Cloth upholstery
- Manual air conditioning
- Cruise control
- 60/40-split, folding and sliding backseat
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Available features include:
- Power liftgate
- Panoramic moonroof
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- Remote start
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Digital instrument panel
- 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Navigation
- Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
- Wireless device charging
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-centering capability
- Rear parking sensors
Should I Buy the 2022 Ford Escape?
The Escape is comfortable and delivers strong performance with its optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The Escape Hybrid makes good power while still managing 41 mpg combined in front-drive form, according to EPA estimates, and the plug-in hybrid offers decent electric-only range. The gas-only Escape’s eight-speed automatic transmission isn’t very willing to downshift, however, and brake-pedal feel could be better.
