With engine options galore, loads of new technology, plus ample safety features and driver-assistance systems, the Ford Escape is a handy SUV to have around. At Richmond Ford West, it feels like we're regularly fielding questions about the Escape from folks near Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville, VA.
To help get all the vital information out there, we have developed a 2021 Ford Escape review. From performance to new-age technology, our review will quickly fill you in on what to expect from this 2021 SUV.
If you have any questions, or want to take a test drive, give us a call!
Picking Your Performance
There are four main performance variations to consider for the 2021 Ford Escape, which come from three engines:
- 1.5L 3-cylinder
- 2.0L 4-cylinder
- 2.5L hybrid (comes in hybrid and plug-in hybrid variation)
The smallest is the 1.5L 3-cylinder, yet it still delivers plenty of oomph, thanks to 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. As you might expect, the larger 2.0L offering creates more power, reaching 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.
Lastly, the hybrid offering is always hovering at 165 horsepower. There are two versions of the engine however, with fuel economy for the base version checking in at an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG.
Other options to consider from there include the drivetrain (either front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive) and the transmission, which can be an 8-speed automatic or an electronically controlled continuously variable option.
Roomy Interior
Ford has always understood what the mission of the Ford Escape is supposed to be: a reliable, versatile SUV for any lifestyle.
To achieve this goal, interior space has always been a real strength of the model. First, here's how the cargo capacities measure with the rear seats standing upright and folded flat:
- 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row
- 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row
Total passenger volume always measures at a spacious 104 cubic feet. From there, some other note-worthy measurements include the headroom (40 inches up front and 39.3 inches in back), plus the legroom (42.4 inches up front and 40.7 inches in the rear).
Safe & Entertaining
 
To help add further peace of mind on the open road, the 2021 Ford Escape introduces Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Sign Recognition to its already expansive Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ Assist+ suite.
Inside the cabin, here are just a few of the infotainment features you can look forward to:
- 10-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- SYNC® 3 interface
- Apple CarPlayâ„¢ and Android Autoâ„¢
Upon Review, 2021 Ford Escape Scores an A+
With safety and near-endless versatility, the 2021 Ford Escape can do virtually anything you ask of it around Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville, Virginia.
To see how the SUV performs for yourself, arrange a test run with our team at Richmond Ford West!