The Ford Escape’s wide array of impressive powertrain choices, including two hybrids, and respectable dynamics brings a touch of fun to a boring segment. Its interior space and substandard interior quality hold it back in a very competitive segment.is a compact SUV that’s easy to like. You climb in, and the car-like driving position makes you feel like you’re about to take a spin in a sporty hatchback – albeit with a higher viewpoint.
The Escape is the rare compact SUV that comes with a 60/40-split sliding back seat. In theory, this is a great feature that increases versatility. It can bring children a little closer to you or open up extra cargo space. The trouble is, utilizing that sliding seat is more of a necessity than a handy bonus feature. You see, on paper, you may notice the Escape’s 34.4 or 37.
The regular Escape Hybrid is available in all ST-Line trim levels and the Platinum. It consists of a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-four and an electric motor that produces a total system output of 192 hp. This is a bit below average for a hybrid compact SUV. Powering that motor is a; you do not need to plug it in. Front- or all-wheel drive are available. Fuel economy with either is the same at 42 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined.
The base 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine is a little sluggish off the line, but it comes to life as the turbo builds pressure. It feels smooth and responsive switching through the gears, and we’re glad Ford avoided putting a continuously variable transmission in here . The more powerful 2.0-liter turbo-four is certainly quicker, but it, too, can feel a little slow off the line. Once underway, passing power from the 2.
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