The 2025 Escape Plug-In Hybrid is presented as a sole trim package with plenty of standard features. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder is the heart of its electrified plug-in powertrain; the total system output is 210 horsepower. A front-wheel drivetrain and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) round out the primary mechanical specs.
The Escape PHEV supplies an all-electric range of 37 miles, with combined EPA-rated fuel economy of 40 mpg. Its cargo area measures 34.4 cubic feet, which can be expanded to 60.8 cubic feet by folding down the second-row seatbacks. When it’s equipped with the proper towing accessories, it can pull a maximum of 1,500 pounds.
The Escape PHEV edition packs in many sought-after amenities that are on many car buyers’ must-have lists. For comfort, there’s remote start, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The convenience features are led by proximity keyless entry, a power liftgate, an eight-way power driver’s seat, sliding second-row seats, heated side-view mirrors, roof rails, automatic headlights, push-button start, a digital rearview mirror, and
The vehicle’s modern appearance is dominated by LED exterior lighting, including LED fog lamps, dual chrome exhaust tips, 18-inch aluminum wheels, and upholstery in a blend of vinyl and fabric. It also has an 8-inch driver information display, rear privacy glass, a manual tilt-and-telescopic steering column, and a pair of USB ports.
Options for the 2025 Escape PHEV include panoramic sunroof with a power shade, wireless smartphone charging a ten-way power driver’s seat, a driver’s memory system, a six-way power front passenger seat, ActiveX (simulated leather) upholstery, a head-up display, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Ford Co-Pilot360 is installed on the 2025 Escape Plug-In Hybrid to raise driver confidence and mitigate potential collisions. The advanced technologies within this important suite are adaptive cruise control (with lane centering and predictive speed assist), automatic emergency braking, evasive steering assist, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic braking, intersection assist, lane-keeping alert, lane-keeping assist, and rear parking sensors. Ford also equips it with a set of airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, and a rearview monitor. Reverse brake assist and front parking sensors are available.
The Escape Plug-In Hybrid gets Ford’s SYNC 4 infotainment system with a touchscreen measuring 13.2 inches (it can also be controlled using voice recognition). Its standard components are wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, and access to a Wi-Fi hotspot, connected navigation, and FordPass Connect services. The default audio system comes with six speakers, but a premium Bang & Olufsen upgrade with ten speakers is available.
