2026 Ford E-Transit Pictures, Engine, Redesign – In 2005, Ford unveiled the E-Transit, the first hybrid SUV in history. Seven years after it vanished, the carmaker reintroduced the hybrid drivetrain in the 2020 makeover of the Escape. There are three trim options available for the 2026 Ford E-Transit: SE, Titanium, and SE. Before freight and taxes, the mid-range SEL tested costs $35,249 for front-wheel drive and $36,749 for all-wheel drive. In addition, my tester had a lot of extras, which increased the total cost to $42,699 before taxes and freight. 2026 Ford E-Transit Pictures
2026 Ford E-Transit Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
The SE’s seats are made of fabric, while the upper-level Titanium and mine SEL are covered in a leather-like material that feels and looks nice. The SEL comes with a heated steering wheel and seats, which are reasonably supportive and comfy. Both headroom and rear seat space are decent.
I was much less pleased when I switched to the passenger side, even though my 10-way power driver’s seat allowed me to find the ideal position. That one is just four-way manual, which isn’t horrible in and of itself, but I thought it was set too high. I can only image how a tall passenger would feel, even though I’m not that tall, and I felt uncomfortable sitting on top of it.
2026 Ford E-Transit Specs
All hybrid models are equipped with dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, push-button start, automatic headlights, and Wi-Fi hotspot. My mid-range SEL tester was equipped with a remote starter, a 10-way power driver’s seat, heated mirrors, roof rails, foglights, and one-touch up/down on all windows.
However, my tester had a couple add-ons, and there’s always space for more. The most expensive was the $2,500 Technology Pack, which included wireless charging, a power driver’s seat, a kick sensor for the tailgate, and an enhanced sound. I also had a Class II towing package for $600, albeit capacity maxes out, and a panoramic sunroof for $1,750. Since I don’t like glass tops, I’d save money there at 680 kg (1,499 lb). 2026 Ford E-Transit Pictures
Engine and Performance
The SE front-wheel-drive specification of the E-Transit starts at $32,749, while my SEL AWD started at $36,749 and was upgraded to $42,699. The Escape’s cabin is well-designed and comfy, but it feels unworthy of a sticker price of over forty thousand dollars since it has a lot of pebbly plastic and a lot of driveline technology. Even so, I may have rated it higher since Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid, which begins at $32,590, offers a better deal. The RAV4 comes with all-wheel drive as standard, which is only $201 more expensive than the base Escape (Ford’s AWD costs $1,299). 2026 Ford E-Transit Pictures
2026 Ford E-Transit Fuel Economy
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) rates the all-wheel drive E-Transit’s combined fuel efficiency at 5.5 L/100 km in the city, 6.4 on the highway, and 5.9 while driving in combination. The front-wheel-only version is just slightly slower at 5.4/6.3/5.8 L/100 km city/highway/combined, so the all-wheel drive system isn’t much of a setback. 2026 Ford E-Transit Pictures
I averaged 6.1 L/100 km when driving mixed, and 87-octane fuel is plenty. The Escape and its RAV4 Hybrid rival, which is exclusively available in all-wheel drive and has an official combined rating of 6.0, are tied at 5.9 L/100 km.
2026 Ford E-Transit Safety Features
All trim levels are equipped with blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, and emergency front braking. An additional $850 suite that included adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane-centering, speed sign recognition, evasive steering aid (which helps you avoid collisions if you don’t spin the wheel hard enough), and navigation was added to my tester. 2026 Ford E-Transit Pictures
2026 Ford E-Transit Price and Release Date
The SE front-wheel-drive specification of the E-Transit starts at $32,749, while my SEL AWD started at $36,749 and was upgraded to $42,699. The Escape’s cabin is well-designed and comfy, but it feels unworthy of a sticker price of over forty thousand dollars since it has a lot of pebbly plastic and a lot of driveline technology. Even so, I may have rated it higher since Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid, which begins at $32,590, offers a better deal. The RAV4 comes with all-wheel drive as standard, which is only $201 more expensive than the base Escape (Ford’s AWD costs $1,299). 2026 Ford E-Transit Pictures