2021 Ford Escape Titanium

The 2021 Escape is Ford's compact crossover, offered with conventional, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Nissan Rogue in the compact SUV segment. The Escape handles confidently for a crossover, with responsive steering and a composed ride on most roads. Inside, the cabin offers a modern design with available tech features, though some lower trims have harder plastics. Reliability is generally average, with some owners reporting electrical glitches and brake noise, but many have trouble-free ownership. The Titanium trim adds leather upholstery, a power liftgate, and a larger touchscreen over the SEL, so it feels more upscale without leaving the compact crossover class. The 2.0L I4 makes 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, routed through the eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, which gives the Escape genuine punch when you need to merge or pass. This Titanium can be optioned with a panoramic sunroof and a hands-free liftgate, but the trade-off for the extra power is fuel economy of 26 mpg combined.