Notable Features
- Five-seat compact SUV
- Gas-only, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Automatic emergency braking standard
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto available
The Good - Power of optional 2.0-liter engine
- Blend of power, efficiency (Hybrid)
- Light, precise steering
- Backseat space
- Plug-in hybrid eligible for federal tax credit
The Bad - Eight-speed automatic resists downshifts
- Brake-pedal feel
- Busy ride with 19-inch wheels
- Some low-grade interior trim
What Is the 2022 Ford Escape? The Ford Escape is a compact SUV that seats up to five people in two rows. It comes with a choice of gas, gas-electric hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains, the latter of which is eligible for a federal tax credit and can go up to 38 miles on electric power alone, according to EPA estimates. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and competitors include the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
What’s New on the 2022 Ford Escape? There are no significant changes this year.
What Features in the 2022 Ford Escape Are Most Important?
Standard features include: - Cloth upholstery
- Manual air conditioning
- Cruise control
- 60/40-split folding and sliding backseat
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane-keeping assist
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Available features include: - Power liftgate
- Panoramic moonroof
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- Remote start
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Digital instrument panel
- 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Navigation
- Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
- Wireless device charging
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-centering capability
- Rear parking sensors
Should I Buy the 2022 Ford Escape? The Escape is comfortable and delivers strong performance with its optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The Escape Hybrid makes good power while still managing 41 mpg combined in front-drive form, according to EPA estimates, and the plug-in hybrid offers decent electric-only range. The gas-only Escape’s eight-speed automatic transmission isn’t very willing to downshift, however, and brake-pedal feel could be better.
