The Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid could both use better sound deadening for the strained noises that accompany serious speed, but we can forgive a lot for its 41-mpg EPA combined rating-or 40 mpg for Plug-In Hybrid if you’ve used up its extra charge. EV Now provides fully electric driving at up to 85 mph, although with leisurely acceleration in that mode and reminders to enable the gasoline engine to move quicker, it doesn’t truly showcase the electrified side in performance. As labeled, they give you some control over when you use any charge you stocked up on overnight.
Plug-In Hybrid versions get a lot of flexibility in their EV Auto/EV Now/EV Later settings. Front-wheel-drive only, the plug-in can recharge on a Level 2 outlet in about 3.5 hours. The Escape Plug-In Hybrid ups the hybrid battery to 14.4 kwh to deliver up to 37 miles of electric driving range. Hybrid models are nearly as perky as versions with the stronger turbo.
#MSRP OF 2022 FORD ESCAPE PLUS#
The hybrid drivetrain consists of a 2.5-liter inline-4 with lithium-ion batteries plus two electric motors as part of a hybrid transmission they combine for a net 200 hp, directed to either the front or all four wheels. It’s poised and comfortable on a range of road surfaces.įord sells two hybrid Escapes: one with a plug, one without. The prior version of the Escape had a very firm ride and super-quick steering this one’s composed but more compliant, with middleweight steering and a confident tack, even when it’s shod with 19-inch wheels. It can reach 60 mph in about seven seconds, which makes it infinitely more engaging on any kind of road-with some grainy powertrain noises thrown in on SELs (they’re blotted out on Titanium versions by acoustic glass). Quicker and faster, Ford’s 250-hp, 2.0-liter turbo-4 shows up in SEL and Titanium ready to play. A basic all-wheel-drive system ships power to the rear wheels when the fronts slip, but adds weight to the package. It probably takes less than 10 seconds to reach 60 mph, but Ford hasn’t published any times. It’s good for reasonable passing power and urban runabout duty, but it gets taxed in long uphill slogs and when it’s packed with people. In Escape Hybrids, it’s via a propshaft system to the rear wheels-not a separate motor as you’ll find in some other models like the Toyota RAV4 hybrid.īase cars come with a 181-hp 1.5-liter turbo-3, an 8-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive. Take an SE Hybrid for the best value and for super fuel economy-or pencil out the plug-in and test out all its modes.Īll-wheel drive can be configured with three of the four powertrains. The plug-in hybrid doesn’t give up rear leg room or cargo space versus the hybrid, either.Įvery Escape has automatic emergency braking and active lane control, and both the NHTSA and the IIHS give it their highest ratings.īase Escape S crossovers cost roughly $26,000, but don’t have all the features we expect. Interior space ranks among the Escape’s wins, but its front seats have short bottom cushions and narrow side bolsters bigger passengers won’t feel at home unless they sit in back, where fold-down seats and a sliding bench seat can boost cargo space to mid-size SUV dimensions (37.5 cubic feet). Every Escape has good road manners and a more absorbent ride than in previous versions, though the steering’s less crisp than the hot-hatch rack in the prior version. The strongest 250-hp turbo-4 turns top Escapes into twisty-road champs, and we won’t try to dissuade you from its rorty (if clacky) power delivery.
And with a bigger battery, it nets 37 miles of electric range in a less charming but more sensible plug-in edition. Smarter yet is the hybrid, with net output of 200 hp, better off-the-line surge, and a soaring 41-mpg EPA combined rating.
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The base 181-hp turbo-3 may struggle to pass uphill with a full load of people, but it’s reasonably quick-a rational choice. The Escape’s quartet of powertrains misses few beats. The body’s toned and taut, but Ford trims the Escape interior where it’s most visible: hard plastic dresses the doors and dash, and comes across more thrifty than clever. If you’re looking for angles now, head over to the Bronco Sport: this crossover’s all about looking smooth in city landscapes. Otherwise, it’s a carry-over year for the suave Escape, which emerged from a redesign in the 2020 model year. Not much the Plug-In Hybrid that’s been delayed finally reached showrooms this year.
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