Last week, Ford teased the upcoming 2020 Escape crossover, revealing a few closeup shots of the grille and tail lights. Thankfully, we were invited to Detroit to get a closer look at the new vehicle, which the company says is its most advanced, most flexible, and best-performing Escape ever.

The Escape will ride on a brand-new platform that is shared with the upcoming Lincoln Corsair crossover, and has been put on a weight loss plan, down 200 pounds from the outgoing model. It's also longer, wider and lower. The grille shape is similar to the sixth-gen Mustang and the lower front end borrows from Ford's supercar, the GT. Suspension and aerodynamics have been improved for the new model, which should help liven up the driving experience.



Four new powertrains will make their way under the Escape's hood for 2020. Escape S, SE and SEL trims will get a 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder that has 180 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. A 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder will be available for Titanium models rated at 250 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque.