Ford Escape - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
| Our Rating | 3.8/5 |
| Price | $27,500 - $38,500 |
| Engine | 1.5-liter turbo 3-cylinder / 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder + hybrid |
| Power | 180 hp / 250 hp / 192–210 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft / 280 lb-ft / N/A |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD |
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Pros | Strong facelift, big touchscreen, available hybrid options |
Cons | PHEV lacks AWD, noisy 1.5L, expensive top trims |
Bottom Line | The Escape is part of Ford's two-pronged attack on the compact SUV segment. While the Bronco Sport handles the rough-and-tumble crowd, the Escape excels at smooth, car-like progress, especially in hybrid form. |
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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs Ford Escape PHEV Comparison
Do you need a plug?
There are a lot of differences between these two fuel-sipping family crossovers, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Ford Escape PHEV. One has a turbocharged engine, one does not. One is front-drive, one is AWD. A traditional automatic contrasts with an electric CVT. They’re even opposite hues.
But it’s the Ford’s little outlet, just aft of the driver-side front wheel arch, that defines this head-to-head. Gas isn’t getting any cheaper, and the idea of emissions-free motoring, even just on short drives, is an appealing one. Managing editor Mike Schlee and I spent a week with both to figure out if plug-in power is worth the extra cash outlay.
Detailed Specs
| Price | $27,500 - $38,500 |
| Engine | 1.5-liter turbo 3-cylinder / 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder + hybrid |
| Power | 180 hp / 250 hp / 192–210 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft / 280 lb-ft / N/A |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD |
| Transmission | 8AT / eCVT |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | N/A |
| Cargo Capacity | 34.4–37.5 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Ford Escape
Overall | 3.8 |
| Performance | 7.0 |
| Features | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 8.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.0 |
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Looks good, but I hope Ford follows Toyota's example in publishing real, everyday EPA estimates of electric range and hybrid mileage figures - something they did not do when they introduced the then "all- new" Fusion and C-Max Hybrids, and Plug-in Hybrids in 2013. I got burnt personally by purchasing a Fusion Hybrid at the time, and angered when I learned that Ford had deliberately inflated the MPG figures. It took a class-action court case to make them admit it, and ultimately they were required to issue refund checks for gasoline to all Fusion Hybrid and C-Max affected owners. This time, I'd rather they be honest with their estimates from the time of the product's introduction, and if they must be off, do like Toyota, which has consistently delighted all it 's hybrid owners with actual mileage in the real world that EXCEEDS published PEA estimates. Then, no one will be leary of buying the new Escape once that word of mouth gets around, and is verified by the independent automotive magazine's. road tests.....
We ordered one sight unseen, going to take 6-8 weeks until they roll into Michigan. Hope Ford Motor offers some incentives to save us some money.