(The boxy look? It’s been passed over to the related Bronco Sport.) It’s contemporary and handsome-but less expressive and more plain inside. It’s sleek and urbane, in a way it was not in its first generation. 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. 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. The Escape posts stellar safety ratings and fuel economy, on its way to a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10.
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