2018 Ford Escape Cape May NJ

What kind of power and handling can I expect from the 2018 Escape?

Three capable engines make up the Escape's powertrain lineup in 2018. First up is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which puts out 168 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. This engine is standard on the base S trim. Next is a turbocharged 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine with Automatic Start-Stop technology. This engine puts out 179 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque, and is standard on the SE and SEL trims. Finally, a turbocharged 2.0-liter Twin Scroll EcoBoost with Automatic Start-Stop offers 245 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque to power the highest Titanium trim. All 2018 Escapes feature a six-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift Capability, as well as front-wheel drive. Optional for an upgrade is an Intelligent Four-Wheel-Drive system. On all trims SE and above, you can also choose to add on a tow package, which offers a towing capability of up to 3,500 pounds. The 2018 Escape offers fuel economy up to 29 miles per gallon on the highway.

What trim levels and features are available for the Ford Escape?

In 2018, the Ford Escape is offered in four trims: The S, SE, SEL, and Titanium. Each offers an impressive lineup of standard features, and many higher features are available to add on to lower trims. Starting with the base S trim, standard features include a rearview camera, smartphone app integration, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, automatic headlights, MyKey parental controls, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, cruise control, and more. Next up the SE adds on dual-zone automatic climate control, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, heated front seats, satellite radio, and noise-reducing glass. The SE also opens you up to the possibility of adding on various feature packages such as the Sport Appearance Package, the Sync 3 Tech Package, or the Tow Package. The SEL features many of the optional add-ons for the SE, as well as a power liftgate, leather upholstery, rear parking sensors, heated mirrors, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Finally, the Titanium offers all of the SEL's standard features as well as a suite of luxury features such as ambient interior lighting, 10-way power-adjustable front seats with driver-seat memory settings, a navigation system, and a hands-free power liftgate.

What safety features can I get with the 2018 Ford Escape?

A comprehensive lineup of standard and available features contribute to the Escape's safety system. Standard safety features on all Escapes include advanced multi-stage airbags, a rearview camera, Roll Stability Control, passenger and driver seatbelt reminder system, active head restraints, a tire pressure monitoring system, an SOS Post-Crash Alert System, and LATCH child seat tethers. Additional safety and security features are available to add on to some higher trims, and include Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Warning and Brake Support, a Lane-Keep Assistance system, and automated parallel and perpendicular parking assistance.

Final Thoughts on the 2018 Ford Escape

If you're on the lookout for a capable and efficient crossover SUV, you should check out the 2018 Ford Escape. With a variety of available feature packages and an impressive lineup of standard and available features, the Escape offers a perfect combination of SUV utility and modern refinement. Come on down to our lot today to check out a 2018 Escape for yourself, and see why it might just be the perfect vehicle for you.

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