2025 Ford Escape PHEV Preview

• We don’t know if the Escape will be discontinued entirely or become fully electric. What we do know is this the end of the line for the Escape as we know it.
• The Escape PHEV gets about 37 mpg combined.
• The Escape PHEV will be priced at about $38,400.

There’s speculation that the Escape might soon transition to an all-electric model or possibly be discontinued in favor of a similarly sized electric SUV. But don’t sleep on the Plug-in Hybrid, which likely won’t change in this coming year.

With a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, it delivers a robust 210 horsepower and 155 lb.-ft of torque. In electric-only mode, the PHEV achieves 37 mpg overall. (While in hybrid mode, there’s a little bang for your buck, at 40 mpg overall.)

As far as we know, the Escape’s tech and interior will remain mostly the same, particularly since changes are afoot for the SUV. The front seats are quite comfy and spacious, with ample cushioning, while the rear seats provide enough room for adults, although they can feel a little less headroom with a panoramic sunroof in place. The Escape’s available dual-zone climate control system ensures that everyone stays comfortable temperature-wise, no matter where they sit.

Inside the cabin are easy to access controls, and the large tablet-like display that manages most functions will be a treat for the tech-minded. The driver has excellent visibility and multiple adjustment options to easily find the most comfortable driving position, which is necessary for any journey, long or short.

Both people and cargo have plenty of room to ride in the Escape that will continue to be the case. With five passengers seated comfortably, there’s ample cargo capacity of 37.5 cubic feet. If you need more cargo space, just fold down the rear seats to give yourself double the room, 65.4 cubic feet. The rear seats can also slide forward for cargo or backward for long-legged passengers.