Key Takeaways
- The Ford Escape will live on for the near future as the vehicle was just recently updated and continues to get development.
- The Ford Escape is a great choice for those commuters and drivers looking for a reliable and fun crossover.
- The Escape Active starts around $30,800 but with current car prices will be listed at just a bit higher.
- The Escape Active and ST-Line are fairly similar besides the fact that the ST-Line has the available hybrid engine as an option.
Will the Ford Escape be Discontinued?
No, the Ford Escape will not be discontinued. Ford only recently introduced the newest generation of the Escape which made its appearance much more sporty and athletic and brought mainstream popularity back for the crossover.
The Escape is in an interesting niche as a crossover/ mini SUV as this niche has seen a decrease in popularity over the past few years in favor of full-sized SUVs. Most crossovers are not large enough for many people and tend to be used as daily drivers.
To compete with many daily drivers the Escape now features not only just a hybrid powertrain but also a PHEV which makes it more competitive in the segment. The hybrids get up to 42 mpg in town and 36 mpg on the highway which makes the Escape a practical choice for a commuter vehicle especially when it starts at around $30,000.
Is the Ford Escape a Good Choice?
The Ford Escape is a great choice for those looking for a commuter vehicle, a college car, a new car for your teen, and many more who need a car bigger than a sedan with great gas mileage. The Ford Escape is not the largest crossover out there, so it might not be great for families of more than 4.
The Escape is a great crossover and with its St-Line it has become mainstream popular as car enthusiasts flock to it for its fun engine that accelerates quickly. Beyond that the Escape also has a PHEV and a hybrid option making it a green choice as well.
How much is the Ford Escape Active?
The Ford Escape Active costs about $30,900. The Active adds a few minor improvements over the base trim which include: Ford Copilot 360 technology, FordPass Connect, Second row sliding seats with a 60/40 fold, selectable drive modes, 17 inch shadow silver painted aluminum wheels, push button start, a power liftgate, and Android and Apple Carplay capability.
The Active trim is a great price if you do not need any of the fancy baubles that come with the ST-Line as getting that trim only adds a spoiler and more sporty flair, and you do not want the sportier ST-Line Select 4 cylinder or the hybrid powertrains.
The Active trim has a three cylinder engine as its powertrain and it gets 27 mpg in town and 33 mpg on the highway which make it a bit thriftier as far as fuel economy. It also can save you about $1,000 if you choose to go with the Active over the ST-Line.
What is the difference between the Ford Escape Active and the ST-Line?
The biggest differences between the Ford Escape Active and the ST-Line is that the ST-Line has the available hybrid powertrain. The ST-Line also offers a sport handling suspension and tuning. Beyond that the two trims are largely the same.
They both have the same standard engine, a 1.5 liter EcoBoost 3 cylinder engine that makes for 181 horsepower and most of the same features such as a power liftgate, selectable drive modes, and Ford Copilot 360. If you want to save a bit of money you can choose the Active and you will not miss out on much from the ST-Line. If you really want something a bit more sporty than the Active we recommend the ST-Line Select which kicks things up a notch with a 4 cylinder engine that makes for 250 horsepower over the base 181.