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2026 Escape For Sale Near Tilton, VT

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Find Your 2026 Ford Escape for Sale in Tilton Near Laconia The Compact SUV With Powertrain Choices for Real Life

At a Glance:

  • Four available powertrains: 1.5L EcoBoost®, 2.0L EcoBoost®, Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid¹
  • Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery¹
  • Available 13.2" center display with SYNC® 4 and wireless smartphone compatibility (available features vary by trim)¹
  • Flexible interior: up to 65.4 cu-ft of available cargo space behind the first row (EcoBoost models)¹
  • Towing: up to 3,500 lbs. when properly equipped (with the available 2.0L EcoBoost and available Class II Trailer Tow Package)¹
  • Efficiency (EPA estimates vary by powertrain/drivetrain):
    • 1.5L FWD: 27 city / 34 hwy / 30 combined MPG²
    • 1.5L AWD: 26 / 32 / 28 MPG²
    • 2.0L AWD: 23 / 31 / 26 MPG²

Looking for a compact SUV that’s easy to live with every day—and flexible enough to fit the way you actually drive around the Lakes Region? The 2026 Ford Escape brings a rare “pick-your-perfect-fit” lineup: four available powertrains (including hybrid and plug-in hybrid), available AWD, smart tech, and a cabin that adapts fast when your week changes plans.¹

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2025 Ford Escape - What's New?

What's New on the 2026 Ford Escape?

The Escape formula continues into 2026: a compact footprint with a “choose your powertrain” approach—gas, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid—plus available AWD and modern driver-assist tech.¹

In other words: if you want one SUV that can handle weekday commuting on I-93 and still feel easy to park and live with, Escape remains a strong fit—especially because you can match the powertrain to your routine instead of forcing your routine to match the vehicle.¹

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2026 Ford Escape Trim Levels

Escape Active®

A practical starting point with the core Escape strengths (daily comfort, smart safety tech, and available AWD).¹ Great for errands around Belknap Marketplace or commuting without feeling like you’re “driving the budget trim.”

Escape ST-Line

A sportier look and vibe—ideal if you want compact-SUV practicality but prefer a more athletic style.¹

Escape ST-Line Select

Adds meaningful comfort/convenience upgrades and is positioned as a “sweet spot” trim for many buyers.¹

Escape ST-Line Elite

More premium features and tech-focused upgrades, with Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ included on this trim (per Ford’s model listing).¹

Escape Platinum™

Escape’s upscale lane—more premium feel and higher-end convenience/tech packaging (features vary by configuration).¹

Escape Plug-in Hybrid

If your daily drive includes a lot of shorter trips—school drop-offs, office commutes, and quick stops around Tanger Outlets—the plug-in hybrid can be a smart match because it’s designed to drive on electricity, gas, or a combination depending on your settings and charging habits.¹³

2025 Ford Escape - Power and Performance

2026 Ford Escape Power and Performance

Escape doesn’t force you into one “right” drivetrain. Instead, it lets you pick based on what matters most: quick response, fuel savings, electric-first driving, or towing.

Engine & Powertrain Options

  • 1.5L EcoBoost® (gas) with 180 hp¹
  • 2.0L EcoBoost® (gas) with 250 hp¹
  • Hybrid with 192 total system horsepower¹
  • Plug-in Hybrid with 210 total system horsepower and up to 37 miles of EPA-estimated all-electric range¹

Drive Modes

Ford lists four selectable modes—Normal, Eco, Sport, and Slippery—to help tune the Escape’s responses to your conditions.¹

That’s useful when the forecast turns and the roads around Franklin Falls get wet or icy.

Fuel Economy & Electric Range

If you’re shopping with efficiency at the top of your list, here are EPA numbers by configuration:²³

  • 1.5L FWD: 27/34/30 MPG²
  • 1.5L AWD: 26/32/28 MPG²
  • 2.0L AWD: 23/31/26 MPG²
  • Hybrid AWD: 42/36/39 MPG²
  • Plug-in hybrid: 101 MPGe combined, 37 miles of EPA electric range³

Towing

Ford states Escape can tow up to 3,500 lbs. when properly equipped—specifically with the available 2.0L EcoBoost and the available Class II Trailer Tow Package

That’s the setup to look at if your weekends involve hauling gear toward a boat launch on Lake Winnisquam.

2025 Ford Escape - Interior and Tech

2026 Ford Escape Interior and Technology

Escape’s cabin is designed around flexibility and comfort—small details that feel big after a few months of ownership.

Space that adapts fast

  • Sliding second row can move to provide up to 5.9 inches of extra room.¹
  • Cargo space is rated up to 65.4 cu-ft behind the first row on EcoBoost models (Hybrid/PHEV max cargo differs).¹

The screen + connectivity most shoppers want

The Escape features an available 13.2" center display and SYNC® 4 with enhanced voice recognition, plus wireless Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ compatibility (features vary by trim/equipment).¹

That’s the kind of daily convenience you appreciate when you’re running from Hall Memorial Library to your next stop without wanting to plug in cables.

Comfort features that matter in New England

You'll find heated front seats and a heated steering wheel on certain trims and packages.¹ (We’ll help you match the trim/package to the comfort features you actually want.)

2025 Ford Escape - Cargo

2026 Ford Escape Safety

Escape includes a range of driver-assist features (availability varies by trim and equipment). Depending on configuration:¹

  • Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Pedestrian Detection
  • Lane-Keeping System (assist/alert/driver alert features)
  • BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking (varies by listing)
  • On trims equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+, Ford also lists features like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist¹

If you tell us what matters most—commute support, highway confidence, or everyday parking help—we’ll point you to the trim/package that fits.

2026 Ford Escape FAQ

Why Buy or Lease a New Ford Escape from Nucar Ford of Tilton?

Visit Nucar Ford of Tilton to experience the 2026 Ford Escape for yourself; this SUV is ready to make every journey unforgettable.

Escape Specials and Financing

A newly announced model year is the perfect time to plan your next move:

You'll enjoy the Nucar Advantage:

  • 20/200 Protection Plan By Nucar (included with every new non-lease vehicle purchase; restrictions/exclusions apply—ask us for details).
  • Nucar Network access: more inventory options across the wider Nucar family of dealerships.
  • Nucar Cares: support for community initiatives across New England.

Stop by our dealership or schedule a test drive today. Your next great adventure starts with a new Ford Escape! You'll see why Everyone loves a Nucar!

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We are located at
Rte 3 Junction I-93 - 40 E. Main St
Tilton, NH 03276

Sources

  1. Ford Motor Company — 2026 Ford Escape model page (specs, trims, features, availability note)
  2. U.S. DOE / EPA (FuelEconomy.gov) — Gas Mileage of 2026 Ford Escape (MPG by configuration)
  3. U.S. DOE / EPA (FuelEconomy.gov) — 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV (MPGe, EPA range, charge time)
  4. Blue Oval Forums — “2026 Escape?” thread (example of shopper discourse/questions)

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