Redesigned for Fluid Looks and Solid Impressions New for the 2020 Ford Escape is a fresh design that excels at turning heads with smooth flowing lines front to back—crafting the sense of a moving profile for a refined touch. You’ll also ride with a body-colored rear spoiler and dual chrome exhaust tips to add an athletic spirit to your drive alongside bonus style points. Even with so many good looks, the action begins when you’re behind the wheel, and it’s even more noticeable when compared to other sleek and urban-friendly SUVs like the 2020 Chevy Equinox, where you’ll find the Ford model still excels in virtually every category. Try out the ride for yourself by scheduling a 2020 Ford Escape test drive today at Zeigler Ford Plainwell to see how this trendy and city-friendly crossover elevates your commutes.

“Escape” the Confines of Boring Drives

With four total powertrains, you’re almost guaranteed an exhilarating ride at your pace from behind the wheel of the 2020 Ford Escape. Even the base 1.5L EcoBoost® engine packs a spirited 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft torque in a lightweight 3298-lb frame for fun take-offs and ease with passing Sunday drivers on the highways. Plus, with EPA-estimated 33 highway mpg, you’ll have the impeccable fuel economy to help you commute around areas like Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids throughout the week without constant stops to refuel.

When you’re craving bonus power, the available 2.0L EcoBoost motor unleashes 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft torque for swift blast-offs from stand-still, helping you make quick left turns at intersections or merge into tight openings on interstates. Plus, with the standard 8-speed automatic transmission, you’ll feel virtually no lag as you cruise city roads at any speed.

By comparison, the 2020 Chevy Equinox equips you with a. 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with EPA-estimated 31 highway mpg, 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft torque—however, keep in mind the 2020 Equinox also weighs 3,325 lbs, so the bonus 20 horsepower in the Ford model goes much further in a lighter frame when you need extra passing strength on highways. Thus, the 2020 Escape gains an edge for extra fuel efficiency and horsepower.

Also, the 2020 Chevy Equinox offers an available 2.0L 4-cylinder motor with 252 horsepower and 260 lb-ft torque for epic rides with power on demand. However, keep in mind the 2020 Escape packs 30 more lb-ft torque, and you’ll feel the difference when you tap the accelerator from a stop, and all the bonus torque propels you forward with massive gusto, again, helping the 2020 Ford Escape win for performance.

Where Stretching Out and Enjoying the Drive Comes Standard

Take a ride inside the 2020 Ford Escape, where you’ll find a spacious and refined interior across all rows. For extra space, the second-row sliding feature offers best-in-class rear legroom up to 40.7 inches, which will feel comfortable to many of your ultra-tall riders. Also, with up to 42.4 inches of legroom up front kicking out your legs in the passenger seat and relaxing almost never feels like a challenge—instead, it’s more of an invitation.

When it comes to technology, the new and sleek rotary gear shift dial offers a unique look to your ride—and gives you a new way to turn to drive mode. Meanwhile, the standard SYNC® infotainment system packs features like SiriusXM® Capability to help you discover new music and stay up to date on headlines with more than 100 stations of tunes, news, comedy, sports, and more. To make your drives easier, Ford + Alexa employs cloud-based services like voice navigation, traffic information, Amazon Prime shopping, scheduling, and much more while you’re on the road—almost like a personal assistant.

When you’re inside the 2020 Chevy Equinox, you’ll also find a comfortable interior with space and fun awaiting you. However, in the rear, you’ll only have 39.90 inches of maximum legroom, which makes a difference for passengers taller than six feet. Also, in the front, you’ll lose almost two inches of room with 40.90 inches of legroom, which again, won’t allow you to relax and stretch out as easily as in the 2020 Ford Escape.

For technology, the 2020 Equinox is quite savvy with the Infotainment 3 system with features like SiriusXM waiting to connect you to new music. However, you won’t find anything quite as cutting-edge and convenient as Ford + Alexa, which is a feature that simply changes the way you drive with so many commands you can make on the go.

Ford Co-Pilot360™ vs Chevy Safety Assist: What’s Better?

When you ride in the 2020 Ford Escape, you’ll have standard Ford Co-Pilot 360™ looking out for you the entire ride, whether it’s a quick trip to Portage or a ride across the state. When you hit the highways, BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) warns you of detected cars in hard-to-see spaces to help you avoid merging at a bad time. Meanwhile, Lane-Keeping System alerts you when you accidentally leave your lane to help you avoid sideswiping accidents as you cruise. For more safety, features like Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and a Rear-View Camera also keep watch of you on your travels and commutes.

Drive the 2020 Chevy Equinox, and Chevy Safety Assist comes standard with features like Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert to help you remain secure. However, keep in mind that Side Blind Zone Alert isn’t standard, which is a shame considering it’s one of the most effective tools to help you navigate and exit the interstate during rush hour accident-free. So, for standard features like BLIS, the 2020 Chevy Equinox takes another win.

Where Can You Drive the 2020 Ford Escape?

Convinced the Ford crossover is the right SUV for your commutes and road trips? Try it out by heading to Zeigler Ford Plainwell and taking the 2020 Ford Escape for a test drive today. While you’re here, we’ll even help you decide on a trim or find the features you’re looking for—it’s how we help as your local Ford dealership.