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New Ford Escape Rated At 30 mpg+
Ford Motor Co. says all three engines available in its redesigned Escape small crossover have U.S. highway fuel economy ratings of at least 30 mpg with an automatic transmission.
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Ford Motor Co. says all three engines available in its redesigned Escape small crossover have U.S. highway fuel economy ratings of at least 30 mpg with an automatic transmission.
Topping the ratings is Ford's turbocharged 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine at 23 mpg city/33 mpg highway. The European engine, which is new to the North American market, generates 178 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque.
The Escape's 2.5-liter four-banger, which makes 168 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque, is rated at 22/31 mpg. The most powerful option is a 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine rated at 22/30 mpg that produces 240 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque.
Ford says its 1.6-liter engine delivers 5 mpg better fuel economy than the base powerplant in the previous-model Escape and a better highway rating than the outgoing Escape hybrid. That makes the Escape the most fuel-efficient small crossover sold in America.
The new Escape benefits from a grille shutter system that improve aerodynamics and helps maintain optimal engine operating temperature.
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