Ford Escape
The popular Escape loses its SEL trim for 2014, but is otherwise unchanged. Trim levels dictate what four-cylinder is found under the hood: 2.5L (168 horsepower, 170 lbs.-ft.) for the S; 1.6L EcoBoost (178 horsepower, 184 lbs.-ft.) for the SE; and 2L EcoBoost (240 horsepower, 270 lbs.-ft.) optional on the SE and standard on the Titanium. All versions come with front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is optional on the SE and Titanium. All permutations send their power to the wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
Ford Escape
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$24,499 |
| Fees | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$461/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 168 hp @ 6,000 rpm (125 kW) |
| Torque | 170 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (230 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 703 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 186 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P235/55HR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | N/A |
| Width | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,594 kg (3,514 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 971 l and 1,920 l |
| Fuel tank | 57 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
| Average | 72%(view ratings) |