2022 Ford Escape SEL

The Escape itself is a roomy, comfortable small crossover that’s known for its smooth ride and cutting-edge infotainment and safety features. Basically, it gives you everything you want in a daily driver. It even offers a range of powertrains, so you can choose to emphasize speed or efficiency.

There are four Escape trim models: the S, SE, SEL, and Titanium. The SEL is one of the more luxurious versions of the Escape, only second to the top-tier Titanium. The SEL, then, is the right choice for drivers who want a long list of upscale features but don’t want to pay for the top-of-the-line Titanium!

Inside these small crossovers, you’ll find big-time passenger space. The SEL has space for five, and it treats driver and passenger to a posh drive with heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and Ford’s soft ActiveX faux-leather upholstery. This Escape also keeps you entertained; the standard infotainment system includes an 8-inch touchscreen and smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And these modern cruisers also underscore your peace of mind, with standard safety aids that include blind-spot monitoring and forward collision mitigation.

Every 2022 Escape SEL includes:

• 18-inch aluminum wheels with Dark Stainless pockets
• ActiveX upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 4.2-inch instrument cluster
• SYNC 3 with 8-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Front and rear USB ports
• Six-speaker sound system
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Satellite radio
• Chrome exterior trim
• Power liftgate
• Remote start

This model is also big on safety, with standard driver aids:

• Forward collision mitigation
• Lane departure mitigation
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert

And you can make your 2022 Escape SEL even more luxurious, with options that include:

• 19-inch Ebony aluminum wheels
• ActiveX upholstery with Miko suede inserts
• Driver’s seat memory settings
• 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
• Wireless smartphone charging pad
• Voice-activated navigation
• Panoramic sunroof
• Roof rails
• Hands-free, foot-activated liftgate
• Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package (including adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, navigation)
• Cold Weather package (heated front seats, heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, automatic climate control)
• Convenience package (upgraded headlights, power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable driver’s seat)

Thanks to its turbocharged powertrain, the Escape SEL delivers a good balance of power and efficiency. For maximum milage, check out the hybrid engine, which helps the Escape earn up to 41 mpg combined (44 city/37 highway). The base engine, the turbocharged three-cylinder engine, is the next most efficient, earning up to 30 mpg combined (28/34 mpg). But even the 250-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine is pretty efficient, earning up to 26 mpg combined (22/31 mpg).

Choose from three Escape powertrain engine options:

• Standard turbo 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine (181 horsepower, 190 lb-ft of torque)
• Optional 2.5L hybrid four-cylinder engine (200 total hp)
• Optional turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (250 hp, 280 lb-ft)

The base and hybrid powertrains come with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optional for both. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine comes standard with all-wheel drive only.