Is the 2020 Ford Escape Titanium AWD a PERFORMANCE compact SUV? 

You keep saying Platinum instead of Titanium for the first part of the video.

As a 2014 Escape SE 2.0L owner, I would never be able to come down from that 2.0 - it's just awesome. Quiet and powerful when you need it. What's more, it's GREAT on gas (considering its power!), and in 6 years, I've never had a problem with it. We are looking at the 2020 now, but it is a bit pricey - making you go from an SE to a Titanium trim is tough to swallow.

I have the 2 L eco-boost four-cylinder in my wife’s ranger. I was shocked the first time I drove it how quick it was really impressive!

Selling these has its ups and downs, having people that still have the square model just have a hard time transferring to a a smaller size suv, and then car people just like the cars.... I’m glad they have the hybrid engine option and the copilot 360. The middle row moving is a really nice plus as well! Also you keep saying platinum when this is a Titanium 🙂

Joe! It’s your video that convinced me to check out the 2020 Escape Titanium. I had a reservation for the 2021 Mustang Mach E but then Covid 19 showed up and changed some things. My dad worked for Ford when I was growing up so I took advantage of my A plan discount as well. I bought the Rapid Red Titanium trim with the 2.0l ecoboost. I have to say it is a great ride. I’ve had it for only a week but absolutely love it. I’m a very petite young lady so this is a fantastic fit for me. I will upgrade to something with more performance in the next year or two. But I wanted to just say thank you for all your reviews! They do make a difference! Forever a fan and follower of all your amazing work!!! 🤗🤗

Had a 15 Titanium.Great vehicle.Mine got wrecked. I would definitely get another one if I was in the market.

20:20 - "Wtf can we say about this 2020 Escape" LOL

Good thing they can make soft armrest, that is a straight con job for 40 g birds

Wish they kept the 235w tires.

Zonk Zonk on that Ford platinum escape. Joe..

Check your specs bro, I just purchased a new 2020 Escape Titanium and it does in fact have wireless charging . All of them do.

He keeps calling it the Platinum when it is clearly the Titanium. Also that "Nerf" engine cover has been used on Ford engines for quite awhile, one example is the Explorer. They also use that foam material for noise insulation on high pressure fuel pumps for DI engines as well.

9:29 It does have wireless charging right there where your hand went. Also, my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with a full body case, fits in there perfectly and charges.

The 2020 escape titanium 2.0T 2wd has been my rental vehicle for the past week in FL. That vehicle really hauls butt. I was missing the HUD and any kind of sunroof, but the b&o audio was impressive. Sync isn't for me, but the Android auto worked well. 27mpg under hard acceleration was pretty good. Handling is crisp. Didn't care for the ford safety suite, my Honda's work better at lane keep assist. The vehicle is also too small for cargo and the backseat was thumbs down from the kids. I don't care, it charges hard, and that was good enough for me! Bring on an ST with bigger wheels.

Cooled seats better than vented seats. WTF, what the fun Platinum with manual steering column, LMFAO

Just bought a Platinum AWD, no panoroof too much hail, $31,890, $7k off of sticker

But... This dosen't look anything like the 1st generation. It'll never be mistaken for being a truck. Ford went sporty and car-like with this - so it now looks pretty much just like any other crossover on the road... A big part of the appeal of the original Escapes - imo, at least - was their rugged, boxy truck-like appearance. This is more 'sport' than 'utility'; what about it's off-road performance? Is this really a compact SUV?... It looks more like a big, windswept wagon.

Holy sh*t!!?!? I thought it was a Kia Niro 😱😱😕whoa.....

Ecco mode, normal mode, sport mode, track mode...that all used to be the driver.

I love the rear but hate the front

Nice....but little bit expensive should be around $25,000.

Didn’t know they have a platinum trim

Notice how he didn’t go through the materials? It’s because they are all hard plastic, and not even soft-touch.

I had a '13 Titanium that was a hell of a lot nicer looking (at least I thought it was), fully loaded, and cost a lot less brand new. This thing looks like a Hertz rental special and cost 40 thousand dollars? 40.... thousand.... dollars. Ford is on some serious crack.

Not a platinum it’s a titanium guess tip made a mistake all good just confused

Of course is much money,but remember the car is US made.

What does everyone think this or a 2021 Kia Sportage SX Turbo?

I bought one it’s a metal flake greenish blue never seen a color like that so I bought the fucking thing

Our version here in America looks cartoonish! Did they design it for Roger Rabbit to drive?

U can get that same car in 2024 for 25k meaning a 2020 😂

wireless charging should be in every car by now and anything over $40k should have ventilated seats.

Americans be like: „I hate wagons. They‘re ugly family cars!“ Car manufacturers: „What if we lift it 2 inches?“ Americans: „Damn! That’s good stuff!“ 😅😅😆

Just not sure on this one. That design takes some getting used to. The cheaper models do not look good in my opinion. Parts of the interior seem cheep as well. Ford is falling so far behind the other auto makers when it comes to interior design and finish. On the plus side the engine and transmission seem like a winning combo.

Surprising amount of pep, you could visibly see the nose rise up when you gunned it. I too don't like the trend of all this flat black around the wheel arches and along the bottom in a vehicle they know nobody is taking offroad. Cost cutting move and makes it look lifted more than it is. ST model would be insane, but we're already at $40k for this one...

I actually like the redesign, not at first, but it has grown on me. Plus the powertrain on the Escapes has always given good torque, hoping for a tuned ST model...

40k for a ford escape? Its hard to pay that much for a car like that. I was thinking it cost maybe 32k. Way over priced.

19:18 the Fiesta STs are all gone. As he drives parallel to a blue one. Lol

40 gran 😳 no cooled seat no wireless charging one aux front.. seems this vehicle was pulled from the European line up brought here and lapped the Hvac control center in from the spare parts bin

I’ve had to escape in the past one was a titanium the other was an SEL and I have no complaints with either one although the titanium is the one to go for if you want all the bells and whistle‘s.

I love my Escape 2020. Love the sporty and torque driven feel! Easy and comfortable to drive and it goes when you want it too!

Have a barn ? Let me draw you a map to the back of that barn. You'll know what to do out there Joe. Content King. Merry Happy Cheer !!

"It looks like a Porsche Macan.." Well, that's because the same designer who designed the Macan, also designed this.

FORD blew it on this if it is supposed to carry the brand into the future. It looks like a Focus SUV and is rather common looking. I have seen several on the road and was very underwhelmed. Interior is not up to current design standards.

I had a 2010 Escape that I loved...except for the lack of lumbar and I should have purchased the V6. I’m not wild about the overall design, but that can be changed if it drives well enough 😁

For 40k, there are better vehicle's to choose from.

Have to give Ford credit, they always seem to have an option for a good powerful engine for the model of your choosing. I do not want a slow vehicle where I have to push it hard just to get on the freeway. Plus the looks of this has grown on me and I like the interior layout. l will take a White SEL TURBO 4 Banger. Oh wait I don't trust turbo 4 bangers, all I want is a port injection NA V6.

My momma and me drove this Titanium Escape highway and byway; it’s a dream. Screw the high over torqued Audis/BMW’s good only for the Autobahn. This Ford Escape Tit rocks 👊🏼🤣🤘

Alright guys, here are all the "Alright guys" tie ins for this video. 5:39 7:16 10:51 12:44 14:01 15:17 20:10

I just bought this Escape and i love it!! Run Great!!!

Had 2 Escapes. Excellent small SUVs. There's reason its always top 3 best seller last decade. Comfortable & highly durable. Now u have a hybrid option. 👍💯

I know this is the top trim but $40k is crazy; this is their entry level suv!!!

If I’m spending 40k on a vehicle I’ll buy a truck. These prices are insane and I know they have base models but the point is you should be able to get this tech for cheap. It’s not expensive to make. It cost ford about 17k to produce this and they charge 40k. Insane

Ford is crazy asking 40 g’s for an escape! Boring boring boring

Happy holidays Joe! Please do a review on a Acura Rsx Type S!

Thanks for the consistent quality videos

******I like this. I like that. I love this. I love that. Blah.blah.blah. here we go again. Next.. "Redline Review" where are you.

Not impressed at all. Almost $40,000. No wireless charging, no ventilated front seats, no USB for the rear passengers. It's still a good vehicle but not for that price. $25,000 at most.

Thanks Joe, this is my first review of your review. Up here in Canada, it sure helps to have AWD with 25cm (10 inches) of snow that just fell. I have owned a 2001, 2005, 2013, 2015, 2017 and now a 2018 Titanium Escape (yes, not Platinum) and I am presently negotiating a deal on the 2020 Titanium. Your review was very thorough and I agree with most of your points. I have always had a towing package and this small crossover has really come in handy over the last decade with renos at my house and cottage. I also agree with some of your reviewers that 40k (44 in Canada with our weaker dollar) is steep but I have been loyal to the brand and I have a great sales person that I have bought the last 4 off of and I always manage to pay less than most people. I love the pep of this engine (2L) and anybody who has driven it who normally drives Toyota, Honda or any of the domestics, are always impressed with the pickup of this little crossover. It meets the needs of our family and I have only gone to Volvo, GM and Mistubishi in the last 25 years but I always seem to come back to Ford because I try to support North American built cars and Ford seems to deliver the best product of the 3. Thanks for the review.

Like the power. The styling could be more interesting. Agreed on the cooled seats and rear usb at this price point. I prefer the black trim around the windows of the lower model. This isn't the 1950s. Why must everything at the top of the range in cars need chrome. Maybe there's a midnight package that can be had on future Titaniums. Black wheels and trim would make this thing look better.

It's not a bad car... But I don't think it will age well especially the interior. The Cx5 is 3 years old and still beats it hands down. The new Ford escape is just a jelly bean on the outside and a cheap Ford inside...

$40k for that interior? No thanks. Totally agree it looks like a rental car interior.

40k escape?! Ouch. Nice little suv. I’d have to go down trim with that powertrain. Great video as always.

I have a 2018 with the 2.0 and it really moves.

Nice vehicle. It's funny how people are more concerned with the shiny objects than the safety features. It's a Ford, Ford is a conservative looking line of vehicles. If you want a flashy car with a lawnmower engine, buy the Honda. I laughed out loud when you breezed past the B&O sound system and spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about cup holders big enough for a Big Gulp.

I came to this channel hating suvs but every raiti's rides video makes me appreciate them more especially american ones

The first review I have seen for this vehicle thats great!! Thank You!!!

This 2.0 was brought to my attention. It works out to less money than a Rav or a Mazda cx-5 turbo. The Rav now hovers over $37,000, and that's not a performance model.

The 2020 Escape is definitely nice. I drove it. 2.0's comes in the SEL trim too. SEL trims have either a 2.0 or the 3 cylinder 1.5. The 3 cyl is a better price obviously, but I'm not sure the 3 cyl will be RELIABLE or deliver power even if it says 180 HP. They haven't had a 3 cyl in this size SUV before. I believe the EcoSport has it but it just isn't a great seller for Ford (maybe because of the 3?). Should have left it a 4 cylinder 1.5L.

This escape has really grown on me time after time.

Interior design that is the pure definition of the word contradiction, a modern designed digital dash combined with the "rent a car," lower dash materials, and the ugliest door panel design of any modern vehicle on the market today. If I was going to spend 39K on this Escape, I would much rather have a CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve model. More ameneties, better materials, and 310 lbs ft of torque. Maybe if Ford would offer an ST version of the Escape, that may sway me, but that would undoubtedly be way more pricier as well.

In 2020 and 2021, what are all of the haters gonna do when this all new Ford Escape takes their slow-poke car to the cleaners out on the open road ????? Wish I could be there to see the looks of panic and disbelief on their faces......

I’m pretty sure nobody pays 40k for that thing. There’s probably lots of rebates to lower the price. That SUV should cost no more than 30k.

I just think 39000 seems really high for a ford. 29000 seems more like a good price. If was buying a small suv

The 2020 Ford Escape is a must have on my list in about 2years 2022, I'm enjoying my Ford Focus SE right now.🚘

Interior looks very basic and very cheap. Looks like $20k vehicle

This would be pretty far down on my list if I was in the market for one. Decent power but not 40k worth and I’m not digging the exterior. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Come on no frickin cooled seats for 40k that is a pass, while my Ford fusion has ventilated seats an everything loaded for under 35k 😂😂😂

Compared to the interiors on vehicles like the Hyundai Santa Fe, the Mazda CX5, and the new Subaru Outback, the Escape (at a similar price-point) comes off as looking kinda cheap. The lack of wireless charging, ventilated seats, the plastic head's up display, and a cargo area release for the second row are all missed opportunities. And you shouldn't have to step up to a fifty or sixty thousand dollar Lincoln SUV in order to get them.

The GMC Terrain Denali and the Jeep Cherokee Limited both slap this thing. And the V6 option out of the cherokee that gets the power and towing capacity you want without the mess that's turbochargers with the EXACT same real world fuel economy (also don't mind the trailhawk being the only offroad package in the class). And if you flip to the hybrid version, your only competition is the rav4 and its a no brainer, just get the toyota and move on. Worlds most proven hybrid system vs ford which this is one of their first electrics ever, and with ford reliability its a scary thought.

It would be cool if the plastic screen on the dash would slide down

Do not like the center screen sticking out like that. Prefer it to be more integrated into the center stack area. What's with the rotatory shift knob? No rear seat release lever at $40k? Those front headlights....yawn....boooooring.

Might be picking up one of these tonight. As my winter car my scat pack is definitely not good in the snow I haven’t even attempted it LOL! The one I’m looking at is a titanium in a really unique green color that I really like I will see you tonight what kind of deal I can get on it I know they’re $39,000 sticker price they were talking something like 34,000 out the door right now because it is a 2020 left over.

all the Zooks you mentioned are true to the heart Zoonk !!! man those designers they want you to pay 40K in Auto loan (Debt) and yet they were not thoughtful making decisions regarding interior quality and that tablet like style infotainment system i hate that thing man .. look like after thought how come they style do this crap ?!!!

Thanks Joe. I have 2 months to replace our 17 XV Crosstrek. I try to watch all of your reviews. I have to agree with you and the viewers, this one is pricey for what your getting. We are looking for a long term commuter that gets good mpg’s but has most of the bells and whistles and comfort. Elantra, Ioniq, Corolla, Mazda 3, prefer the hatch. Going to go back and check your video library. Thanks!

The Dash is just ridiculous. And the touchscreen sucks like they do in any car. BLING and nothing else. Options and options of stuff that 90% of it does nothing to make the vehicle ride or drive better. Stuff like setting how long your interior lights remain on after leaving the car. Yeah, that's real important. I will say the stupidly named "EcoBoost" engine (Instead of saying "Turbo") is rather impressive making 250 HP is a vehicle that weighs around 3,400 lbs. isn't bad. And it get a little better mileage if you keep your foot of the gas pedal. And if you get the AWD it does feel "qiock" as it launches without any tire spin. But it's also a direct injection engine, and that is a concern unless you know how to properly maintenance them.

Rented one for vacation, round trip 3,700 miles. (to Montana) it was just like that one but silver. If you can afford it get the loaded one

Is it a platinum? Or is it a titanium? I didn’t think they made a titanium

Zonking the iconic blue ford signs on the car. Otherwise it’s a nice vehicle. Still wouldn’t pay $39k for the escape. How are the paddles a good thing?

My momma tried this and was In Torque Heaven. Amen Ford. I was too ❤️🇺🇸🤘🏻😎

The new design is boring, doesn’t look modern, and need to compite with the new Nissan Rogue 2021, the 2021 Honda HRV, Hyundai Tucson, the stunning Mazda CX5, Toyota Rav4, and others in the segment. The Escape looks from the 90’s.

Haha “NERF” made the engine cover....yeah I would take it off and throw it too😝👍

SEL+2.0 package and a few goodies = 33k. Well worth it.

DAMN!! LOOK AT ALL THE FLUID THAT THINGS LEAKING!!!!

Why would anybody pay money for this thing?

Talking about the Nerf engine LOL I haven’t even lifted the hood on mine yet LOL

i think one of Ford's biggest mistakes with the Escape/Kuga, is messing up the petrol engine/transmission options, to get top performance, you need to get the hybrid model for top power and auto box, but no AWD. Last gen had AWD/auto as top option. I know it all comes down to emissions. Still like Kuga's, hoping for a UK/EU ST version, after the Puma ST arrives in Q3. Plus they are NUTS for not keeping the MK4 Focus ST in US/CAN, they would sell lots of them, as it now has the old MK3 RS 2.3 engine, and drives great (auto option still to arrive)!

This suv looks too European and I don't like it personally but as always joe your reviews are one of the best!

Just bought a f150 and left it at the dealer to add a few features and had this Escape for a rental. I'm so thankful for my truck, this escape sounds like a toy car, it seems way smaller than the older Escapes (2010) too. I was not a fan, drove off the lot and immediately wanted my truck back lol.

I try to stay American but 40 g for this?come on ford I’ll be buying the Mazda CX-5 signature instead

It looks like a rental card . 😅😅😅. That's Ford for you cheap material .