2025 Ford Escape Models & Pricing
Compare Every 2025 Escape Trim | From the Efficient Active to the Premium ST-Line Elite
The Complete 2025 Ford Escape Model Lineup
The 2025 Ford Escape is a versatile compact SUV designed for efficiency, comfort and capability. Six trims cover the range: the Active and ST-Line with the 180-hp 1.5L EcoBoost, the ST-Line Select, Platinum and ST-Line Elite with the 250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost and standard all-wheel drive, and a stand-alone Plug-In Hybrid rated at 101 MPGe combined. A 192-hp 2.5L hybrid is also available on the ST-Line, ST-Line Select, Platinum and ST-Line Elite. Starting MSRP runs from $29,515 for the Active to $38,400 for the Plug-In Hybrid. This guide breaks down every model with pricing, key features and what sets each apart at Mahon Ford of Brevard.
Escape Active
Smart & Efficient
Starting MSRP: $29,515
The 2025 Escape Active is the entry point to the lineup, pairing the 180-hp 1.5L EcoBoost I-3 with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available. Standard equipment includes 17-inch aluminum wheels, LED headlamps, a 12.3-inch digital cluster with an 8-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Ford Co-Pilot360 with BLIS. It is the value pick for daily commuting around Brevard and Asheville.
- 180-hp 1.5L EcoBoost I-3 with Auto Start-Stop and 8-speed automatic
- 17-inch aluminum wheels; LED headlamps
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 8-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen (13.2-inch available)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- 6-way manual driver seat, cloth seating
- Ford Co-Pilot360: pre-collision assist with AEB, BLIS with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping
Escape ST-Line
Sport-Inspired Style
Starting MSRP: $30,360
The 2025 Escape ST-Line adds a black grille, rear spoiler, roof rails and 18-inch Rock Metallic-painted wheels to the 1.5L EcoBoost package. Inside you get an 8-way power driver seat and a flat-bottom steering wheel with red stitching. It is also the least expensive way into the 2.5L hybrid: the ST-Line Hybrid starts at $32,490 in front- or all-wheel drive.
- ST-Line body kit: black grille, rear spoiler, roof rails, lower-fascia skid plates
- 18-inch Rock Metallic-painted aluminum wheels
- 8-way power driver seat, flat-bottom steering wheel with red stitching
- 12.3-inch digital cluster and 8-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen (13.2-inch available)
- Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist suite
- ST-Line Hybrid available (FWD or AWD)
Escape ST-Line Select
Comfort Meets Sport
Starting MSRP: $33,195
The 2025 Escape ST-Line Select steps up to the 250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 with standard all-wheel drive and a 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with connected navigation. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate and a wireless charging pad are standard. An ST-Line Select Hybrid with all-wheel drive is available at $34,190.
- 250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 with standard all-wheel drive
- 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with connected navigation
- Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
- Power liftgate and wireless charging pad
- LED fog lamps, ST-Line styling with 18-inch wheels
- ST-Line Select Hybrid available (AWD)
Escape Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Efficiency
Starting MSRP: $38,400
The 2025 Escape Plug-In Hybrid is a stand-alone front-wheel-drive trim built around a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I-4 and a 14.4 kWh battery for 210 combined horsepower. It delivers an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric range and 101 MPGe combined, and charges from a Level 1 (120V) or Level 2 (240V) source. A 13.2-inch SYNC 4 screen with navigation and Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ with adaptive cruise control are standard.
- 2.5L Atkinson I-4 plug-in hybrid, 210 hp combined, eCVT
- EPA-estimated 37 miles all-electric range; 101 MPGe combined
- Level 1 (120V) and Level 2 (240V) charging capable
- 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with navigation standard
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ incl. adaptive cruise control
- Mono-spec trim (not tied to ST-Line Elite)
Escape Platinum
Premium Luxury
Starting MSRP: $35,910
The 2025 Escape Platinum brings leather-trimmed heated front seats with a 10-way power driver seat, a 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with navigation and B&O 10-speaker audio. Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ adds stop-and-go adaptive cruise control and lane centering. It comes with the 250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost and all-wheel drive, or as the Platinum Hybrid in front- or all-wheel drive from $35,615.
- Leather-trimmed heated front seats with 10-way power driver seat
- 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen with navigation; B&O 10-speaker audio
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ with adaptive cruise (stop-and-go) and lane centering
- 18-inch aluminum wheels, LED projector headlamps
- Power liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, wireless charging
- Platinum Hybrid available (FWD or AWD)
Escape ST-Line Elite
Premium Sport
Starting MSRP: $36,905
The 2025 Escape ST-Line Elite tops the lineup with 19-inch wheels, ActiveX-trimmed heated seats with red stitching, a 360-degree camera and a head-up display. B&O audio, a 13.2-inch SYNC 4 screen with navigation and Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ are all standard. Choose the 250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost with all-wheel drive or the ST-Line Elite Hybrid with all-wheel drive at $38,110.
- 19-inch aluminum wheels and ST-Line sport styling
- ActiveX-trimmed heated front seats with red stitching
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ with adaptive cruise and lane centering
- B&O 10-speaker audio, 13.2-inch SYNC 4 with navigation
- 360-degree camera and head-up display
- ST-Line Elite Hybrid available (AWD)
Which Escape Model Is Right for You?
Best Value
ActiveStarting at $29,515
180-hp 1.5L EcoBoost, LED headlamps, Co-Pilot360, available AWD.
Sporty Style
ActiveStarting at $30,360
8-way power seat, red stitching, 18-inch wheels; hybrid available.
Comfort Meets Sport
ActiveStarting at $33,195
250-hp 2.0L EcoBoost, standard AWD, heated seats and steering wheel.
Go Electric
ActiveStarting at $38,400
37 miles of all-electric range and 101 MPGe combined.
Premium Luxury
ActiveStarting at $35,910
Leather seating, B&O audio, Co-Pilot360 Assist+, AWD.
Premium Sport
ActiveStarting at $36,905
19-inch wheels, head-up display, 360-degree camera.
2025 Ford Escape Engine & Drivetrain Comparison
| Powertrain | Available On | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L EcoBoost I-3 | Active, ST-Line | 180 HP | 199 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD (AWD available) |
| 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 | ST-Line Select, Platinum, ST-Line Elite | 250 HP | 280 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | AWD |
| 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Hybrid | ST-Line, ST-Line Select, Platinum, ST-Line Elite (Hybrid versions) | 192 HP combined | Not published by Ford | eCVT | FWD or AWD (ST-Line, Platinum); AWD (ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite) |
| 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid (stand-alone trim) | 210 HP combined | Not published by Ford | eCVT | FWD |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ford Escape
What are the 2025 Ford Escape trim levels?
The 2025 Ford Escape comes in six trims: Active ($29,515), ST-Line ($30,360), ST-Line Select ($33,195), Platinum ($35,910), ST-Line Elite ($36,905) and the stand-alone Plug-In Hybrid ($38,400). The Active and ST-Line are front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available (Active AWD is $30,915), while the ST-Line Select, Platinum and ST-Line Elite come with all-wheel drive standard. Visit Mahon Ford to compare them in person.
Which 2025 Escape trims offer the hybrid?
The 192-hp 2.5L Atkinson-cycle hybrid is available on four trims: ST-Line Hybrid ($32,490, FWD or AWD), ST-Line Select Hybrid ($34,190, AWD), Platinum Hybrid ($35,615 FWD or $37,115 AWD) and ST-Line Elite Hybrid ($38,110, AWD). The Active is gas-only. The Plug-In Hybrid is its own front-wheel-drive trim rather than an option on another one.
What engine options does the 2025 Ford Escape offer?
The 2025 Escape offers four powertrains: the 180-hp, 199 lb-ft 1.5L EcoBoost I-3 (Active, ST-Line), the 250-hp, 280 lb-ft 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 (ST-Line Select, Platinum, ST-Line Elite), the 192-hp 2.5L hybrid with an eCVT, and the 210-hp 2.5L plug-in hybrid with an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric range and 101 MPGe combined. Both gas engines use an 8-speed automatic.
What changed for the 2026 Ford Escape?
For 2026 Ford dropped the ST-Line Hybrid, made the remaining hybrid trims all-wheel drive only and raised prices on most trims. 2026 is also the final Escape model year, with production ending in December 2025. If you want a front-wheel-drive hybrid or the widest choice of hybrid trims, the 2025 Escape is the one to look for.
What oil does the 2025 Ford Escape use?
The 1.5L EcoBoost and both 2.5L hybrid engines use SAE 0W-20 Motorcraft full synthetic oil (5.0 quarts with filter for the 1.5L, 5.71 quarts for the hybrids). The 2.0L EcoBoost uses SAE 5W-30 full synthetic and holds 6.13 quarts with filter. Always follow the specification in your owner's manual; Mahon Ford's service department handles Escape oil changes with genuine Motorcraft parts.
Where can I find a 2025 Ford Escape for sale in Western North Carolina?
Mahon Ford in Brevard, NC carries Ford Escapes in gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid configurations. We serve Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Pisgah Forest and throughout WNC. Browse our Escape inventory online or call (828) 884-4151.
Explore the Escape Lineup at Mahon Ford of Brevard
Ready to explore the 2025 Escape lineup in person? Visit Mahon Ford of Brevard at 1235 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712. Our sales team can walk you through every model and trim level, help you compare features, and arrange a test drive.
We serve customers from throughout Western North Carolina including Asheville, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Pisgah Forest and beyond. Call us at (828) 884-4151 to discuss your Escape needs or arrange financing.
Pricing Note: Starting MSRP values shown are the original 2025 model year launch prices for each trim and exclude the $1,495 destination and delivery charge. Actual pricing may vary based on specific model, trim level, options and current incentives. Please contact Mahon Ford for current, accurate pricing on the specific Escape model you're interested in.
Created September 28, 2026 by MM Dealer Advocates