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Ford Escape, Price, Specs & Review 2026

Everything on the Ford Escape — for used buyers and research. 14 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from Ford's original Australian brochures for this generation; new-car pricing is no longer shown as it is no longer sold new.

Discontinued. This generation of the Ford Escape is no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.

Every Ford Escape variant in Australia, compared

14 variants of the Ford Escape are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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Vignale AWD2022POA

Ford Escape Vignale AWD

Power
183kW
Torque
387Nm
Fuel use
8.6L/100km
Gearbox
8-speed auto
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,800kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.

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Titanium 2.0 TDCi Diesel AWD (PowerShift)2017POA

Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 TDCi Diesel AWD (PowerShift)

Power
132kW
Torque
400Nm
Fuel use
5.6L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch (PowerShift)
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,800kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.

Configure the Titanium 2.0 TDCi Diesel AWD (PowerShift)
Vignale2022POA

Ford Escape Vignale

Power
183kW
Torque
387Nm
Fuel use
8.6L/100km
Gearbox
8-speed auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,800kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.

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ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid2022POA

Ford Escape ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid

Power
167kW
Fuel use
1.5L/100km
Gearbox
eCVT
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,200kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.

Configure the ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid
Trend 2.0 TDCi Diesel AWD (PowerShift)2017POA

Ford Escape Trend 2.0 TDCi Diesel AWD (PowerShift)

Power
132kW
Torque
400Nm
Fuel use
5.5L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch (PowerShift)
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,800kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.

Configure the Trend 2.0 TDCi Diesel AWD (PowerShift)
Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Auto)2017POA

Ford Escape Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Auto)

Power
134kW
Torque
240Nm
Fuel use
7.2L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (SelectShift)
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.

Configure the Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Auto)
Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)2017POA

Ford Escape Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)

Power
134kW
Torque
240Nm
Fuel use
7.5L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (SelectShift)
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,600kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.

Configure the Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)
Trend 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Auto)2017POA

Ford Escape Trend 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Auto)

Power
134kW
Torque
240Nm
Fuel use
7.2L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (SelectShift)
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.

Configure the Trend 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Auto)
Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Manual)2017POA

Ford Escape Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Manual)

Power
110kW
Torque
240Nm
Fuel use
6.3L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.

Configure the Ambiente 1.5 EcoBoost FWD (Manual)
Escape2022POA

Ford Escape Escape

Power
183kW
Torque
387Nm
Fuel use
8.6L/100km
Gearbox
8-speed auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,800kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.

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ST-Line2022POA

Ford Escape ST-Line

Power
183kW
Torque
387Nm
Fuel use
8.6L/100km
Gearbox
8-speed auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,800kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.

Configure the ST-Line
ST-Line AWD2022POA

Ford Escape ST-Line AWD

Power
183kW
Torque
387Nm
Fuel use
8.6L/100km
Gearbox
8-speed auto
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,800kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZH-generation Ford Escape (2020-2023) was the European-styled fourth-generation small SUV, sold in Australia as the Escape, ST-Line, ST-Line Plug-In Hybrid and range-topping Vignale. The petrol grades use a 183kW/387Nm 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed auto (FWD or AWD), while the PHEV pairs a 2.5L engine with an electric motor for 167kW combined, an eCVT and up to 56km of electric-only range from its 14.4kWh battery. Every variant carried a 5-star ANCAP rating, six airbags and Ford's 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, making a used ZH a well-equipped, safety-rich small SUV.

Configure the ST-Line AWD
Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)2017POA

Ford Escape Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)

Power
178kW
Torque
345Nm
Fuel use
8.6L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (SelectShift)
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,600kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.

Configure the Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)
Trend 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)2017POA

Ford Escape Trend 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)

Power
178kW
Torque
345Nm
Fuel use
8.6L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (SelectShift)
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,600kg
ANCAP
5-star

The ZG Escape (2016-2020) was the renamed, facelifted Kuga: a European-built mid-size SUV sold in Ambiente, Trend and Titanium trims. Buyers choose between a 1.5L EcoBoost (110kW manual or 134kW auto, FWD or AWD), a punchy 178kW 2.0L EcoBoost AWD petrol, and a strong 132kW/400Nm 2.0L TDCi diesel AWD (PowerShift). It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating; look for the Optional Technology Pack (AEB/City Stop, ACC, BLIS, lane-keep) on Trend/Titanium, as base cars can miss active safety.

Configure the Trend 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Auto)

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