2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Review

The following 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid review will give you a full rundown of the available hybrid powertrains offered in select Escape trims. However, there's even more to the Ford Escape, such as updated styling, new technology, and luxurious amenities.  

Drivers who are searching for a daily commuter, first-time vehicle, or a family-hauler for trips around Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville should take a closer look at the Ford Escape Hybrid. Luckily, they can with our in-depth Escape Hybrid review!

If you have further questions about the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid model after learning about its performance and technology, then contact your friends at Richmond Ford West! 

2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

The 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid comes with an impressive engine lineup. Whether you want to go with a standard hybrid option or choose the full-electric powertrain, the 2020 Ford Escape has the power and efficiency to enhance your commutes.

The Ford Escape Hybrid comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that is paired to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and an 88kW electric motor. The electric motor is used to save fuel in certain instances on the road. The power comes from a lithium-ion, liquid-cooled battery under the second-row seats. The position below the seats helps provide a more spacious trunk for cargo.

The alternative is the 2.5L plug-in 4-cylinder engine that provides you with two separate ways to charge the battery to full power:

• Level 1 charger, an estimated 10 to 11 hours for full charge
• Level 2 charger, an estimated 3.5 hours for full charge

Ford Escape Redesign 2020

To improve aerodynamics and efficiency, the Ford Escape now has soft lines and curves along its sleek body. These lines run down the entire body of the vehicle and give the SUV a poised yet sleek presence. There's also a redesigned grille with a tightly woven mesh pattern that stands out in crowds and at stoplights.

Want to feel the sun on your cheeks and wind in your hair? Then choose to add in the Panoramic Vista Roof®! The roof stretches from the first row back into the second and can either tilt up slightly or open fully. In the cabin, rich leather adorns the seats if you opt for the proper trim or styling package. There's also the minimalistic rotary gear shift dial for when you want to transition from drive to park.

Interior Proportions

The interior of the Ford Escape is as spacious as it is comfortable! Once you climb into the driver's seat, you'll quickly note how much stretching room you have. The interior dimensions for the 2020 Escape are:

• Headroom (front/rear): 40 inches/39.3 inches
• Legroom (front/rear): 42.4 inches/40.7 inches
• Hip room (front/rear): 52.2 inches/53.3 inches

The total passenger volume is 104 cubic feet with a maximum seating capacity of five people. As for everyone's belongings, there's 65.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo room and a favorable 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats!

Take a Spin in the Efficient 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid models make sense for all types of drivers around Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville. If you want to see how the Ford Escape performs with these unique powertrains, contact the staff at Richmond Ford West!

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