If you’re looking for a captivating new crossover with ample features and fuel economy numbers you can feel good about, the Ford Escape feels like the obvious choice. The Escape just came back from a complete redesign last year, but Ford has never been one to roll into a new model year without something new that owners can be excited about.
In this comparison, we explore the updates and enhancements that the 2021 Ford EcoSport holds over the outgoing 2020 Ford EcoSport model. Like last year, the 2021 Escape is available in trim levels S, SE, SEL, and Titanium.
2021 Ford Escape |
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2020 Ford Escape |
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$24,885 | Starting MSRP | $24,885 |
Up to 28 city/34 hwy mpg | Fuel Economy | Up to 27 city/33 hwy mpg |
Available | SEL Stealth AWD Package | Not Available |
Available | Titanium Elite Package | Not Available |
Once the world’s first mass-market hybrid, the 2021 Escape now expands on that legacy by making its hybrid powertrains available on more trim levels. That’s right, new hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Escape SE and Escape SEL are now available for buyers shopping the lineup this year. The Escape Titanium trim level now has the hybrid powertrain standard.
The 2021 Escape also launches more freedom in customization with three new available packages, including a SE Sport Appearance Package, SEL Stealth AWD Package, and Titanium Elite Package. Fuel economy measures for FWD models with the 1.5-liter engine has increased to 28 city/34 highway mpg, making for a new combined fuel economy of 30 mpg.
The 2021 Ford Escape also brings new exterior colors Antimatter Blue, Bronze Fire, Carbonized Gray, and Iconic Silver—which join a list of returning exterior colors that includes Star White Metallic, Rapid Red Metallic, Velocity Blue Metallic, Desert Gold Metallic, Agate Black Metallic, and Oxford White. Discontinued colors Blue, Dark Persian Green, Ingot Silver, and Magnetic will remain available only on Escape models from the 2020 lineup.
Drivers in the Atlanta area and beyond can reach out to a team member at Akins Ford for more information on the 2021 Ford EcoSport crossover in Atlanta, GA.