Meet the Six Trims of the 2025 Ford Escape

Thinking of checking out a Ford Escape for sale? This compact SUV delivers tons of value in its compact frame, and if you’re looking for an SUV that can easily transition between city streets and more adventurous roads, you have to check it out. Ford delivers the Escape in six unique and well-thought-out trims for the 2025 model year. As always, our team at Schaumburg Ford is here to help you understand your options, providing expert insights into the Ford lineup. 

With so many different driver types interested in the Escape, from weekend road trippers to commuters and small families, the Escape is truly a versatile model. Plus, for the 2025 model year, it’s available with four powertrains: two traditional gasoline EcoBoost engines, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid, making it easy to order the ideal Escape for your daily drives. We’re here to help you determine which options have the features, perks, and personality you’re looking for. Below, you can find highlights of the 2025 Ford Escape’s six trims.

Active

Looking for a solid traditional gas engine commuter vehicle that can convert to your weekend warrior? The base-level trim, the Active, has you covered. The 1.5L EcoBoost engine is going to get you solid fuel economy, and it has available all-wheel drive, so if you live somewhere where the roads get wet or like to explore dirt trails, the Active can get traction on all of the above. Plus, it has some great standard safety features, like Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking to prevent frontal collisions and a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking. This monitors hard-to-see places and takes over braking when going in reverse to avoid collisions. If you want a solid, safe, and fuel-efficient compact SUV at an affordable price, the Escape Active is a smart choice.

ST-Line

The ST-Line can be ordered with the traditional gas EcoBoost engine or an optional hybrid powertrain. In fact, every trim from here on up can be ordered with the hybrid option, so you can decide which powertrain makes the most sense for your budget and daily commutes. The ST-Line is also going to add some sporty styling, as well as some functional perks. The standard eight-way power driver seat gives you more options for seating positions and has striking red stitching for style points. A flat-bottom sport-style steering wheel with red stitching adds a track-ready appeal, as does the large body-color single-wing rear spoiler. Plus, the 18-inch Rock Metallic-painted aluminum wheels are larger and brighter than the Active’s 17-inch Shadow Silver aluminum wheels. If you like the Active’s basic features but want a little more pizazz, plus a hybrid engine option, consider the ST-Line.

ST-Line Select

If you like the sporty styling of the ST-Line but want some added creature comforts and convenience features, plus a more powerful engine, consider the ST-Line Select. It bumps you up to a 2.0L EcoBoost engine with 250 hp. All trims from here on up will have this as the standard engine (besides the final trim, the Escape PHEV). Like the ST-Line, the ST-Line Select can also be ordered with the hybrid powertrain. As an added perk, all-wheel drive comes standard on this trim, so it’s ready to tackle any weather conditions.

You’ll also appreciate the standard heated front-row seats and the heated steering wheel to keep your body and hands toasty on winter days. Even the sideview mirrors have heated glass on this trim to melt away ice and snow, making it a clear choice for those who do a lot of driving on snowy days. As you move to the back of this trim, you’ll find a power liftgate, which fully opens at the push of a button on the gate or your keyfob. Inside the cabin, the driver and front passenger enjoy sliding visors with illuminated vanity mirrors—perfect for last-minute touch-ups before exiting the vehicle. 

ST-Line Elite

By now, you’ve probably gathered that Ford emphasized the sporty ST-Line trims for the 2025 model year, and here’s one more. It’s the cream of the crop for the ST-Line series, building on the former two options with even more style, convenience features, and improved technology. The cabin will welcome you in with large, beautiful screens, starting with the 13.2-inch touchscreen, where you’ll control your smartphone apps and see your navigation. That’s paired with a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, where you’ll see vehicle and journey details. A wireless charging pad comes standard for keeping your devices powered on the go. Plus, you get one free year of connected navigation in this trim, helping you find your way even if your phone dies.

You’ll enjoy an upgraded 10-way power driver seat with memory—and that goes for the mirrors, too. A standard universal garage door opener can be connected to your garage and gates for convenience. You’ll also enjoy several added safety features in this trim, including Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, meaning it can stop on its own if the vehicle ahead of you does and resume driving when traffic picks up. Add to that the rear parking sensors, Intersection Assist, and Evasive Steering Assist, and the ST-Line Elite is ready to help you command challenging environments. 

Platinum

The Escape Platinum exudes luxury and sophistication. It builds on the practical and convenient features of the ST-Line Elite, with some head-turning style details. You’ll instantly notice the chrome upper window and beltline moldings, which create an industrial-chic look. Then there’s the piano black grille with a chrome strip and LED light bar. These features come together to make the Platinum the type of vehicle you want to pull up to high-society events in. Plus, this is the only trim with the ActiveX sport contour bucket seats with mini-perforation. These seats combine comfort and stability with style and easy cleaning.

Plug-In Hybrid

We end our guide with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option. A PHEV combines the solid fuel economy of a hybrid with the convenience of a plug-in EV. Like a normal hybrid, the Escape PHEV can charge its battery through regenerative braking. However, you can also plug it into a charger and enjoy an estimated 37 miles of electric range. But the PHEV’s powertrain isn’t the only thing that makes it unique. It also has many of the upscale exterior styling elements of the Escape Platinum, including the chrome details and an option for the LED light bar above the grille for a futuristic look.

Which Trim Is Right for You?

We hope you found this guide helpful and that you’re one step closer to understanding which Escape trim is right for your life. However, if you have additional questions, we’re always here to provide you with insights and take you on a test drive. The 2025 Ford Escape is available in six dynamic trims, each one right for a unique driver and lifestyle. The Active is a tremendous starting trim, ready for daily life and adventures. The ST-Line gets you some cool street-ready style, while the ST-Line Select adds extra power and other perks. The ST-Line Elite takes the ST-Line family to the top with even more luxury features. The Platinum is the pearl of this lineup, with sophisticated style and the best comfort, convenience, and tech features available. Then you have the Plug-in Hybrid, which is perfect for those looking to spend less at the pump and be a little kinder to the environment. Let’s get you in this versatile, quality compact SUV. Come visit us at Schaumburg Ford today!

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