Ford – 3 Reasons the 2020 Ford Escape Is a Family-Friendly Vehicle

When a sedan will no longer do for your growing family, consider upgrading to the 2020 Ford Escape. It has lots of family-friendly features that will make traveling with your crew a pleasant experience. Take a look at these three reasons your family is going to love cruising around in the new Escape.

1. Powertrain Options

Because not everyone’s power needs are the same, there are several powertrain options available for the 2020 Escape. Standard on the base S trim is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine that produces 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. It comes paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine with auto start-stop technology is an available option. This motor puts out 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque and also comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

For eco-minded consumers, the Escape is also available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. If you opt for one of these models, you’ll find a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle hybrid engine under the hood. It comes paired with a continuously variable transmission. With the base level powertrain, you can expect to get 27 mpg in the city and up to 33 mpg on the highway. The hybrid models will increase your mileage to 44 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.

2. Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology

You and your family will be safe inside the 2020 Ford Escape, thanks to Ford Co-Pilot360 technology. This suite of advanced safety and driver-assist technologies helps keep you alert and aware when you’re behind the wheel. Pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking alerts you to a potential crash and automatically applies the brakes if you don’t react. The lane-keeping system will alert you if you start to drift out of your lane, while with automatic high-beam headlamps, you won’t have to worry about constantly adjusting your headlights when driving after dark.

To make parking in even the tightest parking spaces easy, you can add the available active park assist 2.0. It can help you locate a parking space, and then, all you have to do is stop completely in front of it, put the Escape into neutral, hold the active park assist button down, and let the car do the rest.

3. Comfortable and Convenient Interior

There are many family-friendly features inside the Escape, but one thing that is sure to keep everyone happy when you’re on the road is the available built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot. It allows up to 10 devices to connect to the internet at once, and you can stay connected for up to 50 feet from the vehicle. An available head-up display will help you keep your eyes on the road, and the center console makes a great armrest on long drives. The 60/40 split-folding second-row seat can slide easily, giving you better access to your cargo space.

Bring your family in and take the 2020 Ford Escape for a test drive. At James Hodge Ford, you’ll find a great selection of family-friendly vehicles like this one to choose from.