Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is one of Ford’s best-selling SUVs and models. Available in a wide variety of configurations and trim levels, it offers a choice of four powertrains, starting with a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder and a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder. Then you have the Escape Hybrid and Escape Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), both of which use a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre engine mated to an electric motor.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 74% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 74% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
What's new in 2021
No major change
Pros
- Tempting hybrid and plug-in versions
- Good road behavior
- Interior design
Cons
- Three-cylinder engine not convincing
- Becomes interesting at over $ 35,000
- No all-wheel drive in the plug-in hybrid version
- Uneven interior finish quality