Ford Escape PHEV review // One big problem
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- Опубліковано 7 гру 2021
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the new Ford Escape PHEV or plug-in hybrid SUV.This plug-in hybrid has a 2.5L 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle powertrain matched with an ECVT and a 96 kW electric motor. Total system output is 221 horsepower and it offers 60 km/37 miles of EV range. It is FWD only and you can put regular fuel in this Escape PHEV. The new design allows for more cargo and cabin space with the battery stored underneath the vehicle. It has a 14.4 kWh battery so it doesn’t quite qualify for the full Federal EV rebate in Canada of $5,000. Batteries need to be 15 kWh or larger, this Escape plug-in hybrid qualifies for $2,500. In the US, you qualify for a federal tax credit up to $6,843. We are testing the top Titanium trim with chrome accents, body coloured door handles, a black mesh grille with chrome surround, dual chrome exhaust tips, LED headlamps and LED taillamps. The Escape PHEV offers a ground clearance of 7.3”, not as much as the RAV4 with 8.4” or the Santa Fe with 8.2” but more than the Tucson at 7.1”. When it comes to charging with a 110-volt Level 1 charger, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10-11 hours and using a 240-volt Level 2 charger is 3.5 hours. The Escape PHEV gets excellent fuel economy, 2.2Le/100km city/highway combined/ 105 MPGe. Once the battery is depleted it gets a combined rating of 5.8L/100km/40 MPG. With a full tank and a full battery, it can travel 784 km/520 miles. There are three trims to choose from, the base model gets an 8” touchscreen which is the only size available across all trims, Sync 3 with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 6.5” instrument cluster, cloth heated seats, manual driver and passenger seats and Ford Co-Pilot 360 which includes, blind spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alert. In the US, you can add packages like the cold weather package for $645 USD to the base trim to get heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated side-view mirrors and the remote start system or the convenience package for $945 USD for features like a power driver’s seat and power liftgate. In Canada, I feel the best value trim goes to the middle SEL trim. That’s where you’ll find a 10-way power driver’s seat, 4-way manual passenger seat, power lift-gate, heated steering wheel, an engine block heater, remote start system, heated side-view mirrors and back up sensors. You can add the technology package for $2,500 CAD/$1,050 USD if you are interested in the 10-speaker B&O sound system, a hands-free foot activated tailgate, 12.3” digital instrument cluster and a wireless charger. A panoramic sunroof can be added for $1,750 CAD. In the US, you can add the sunroof for $1,495 USD on all trims; it is not included in a package. The top Titanium trim we are testing has some extra features; our test model is $46,749 CAD. It has ambient lighting, a power passenger seat, driver seat memory and a standard 12.3” digital instrument cluster. If you add the titanium package for $2,300 CAD/$1,825 USD to this trim, it includes, leather trimmed perforated seats, a head-up display, wireless charger and a panoramic sunroof.
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wow you guys need to make a masterclass on time management, focus and drive..i dont know any creator on youtube producing so many quality videos per week unless they're vlogging..quality as in tv show quality..cheers to motormouth
I disagree about the AWD vs FWD, unless your in an extreme weather area, AWD is not necessary.. FWD with good snow tires is the safer than an AWD with regular tires. I can tell you I passed many an AWD vehicles with regular tires spinning on hills with a FWD with snow tires.
I must be strange. I’m a big fan of FWD. I’m from Ontario. I believe in Snow Tires and winter rims. My stupid Focus handles the winter totally fine. I really do believe that AWD vehicles have more expensive maintenance and are a disaster to deal with once they get to 200KM.
Living in California, test drove escape PHEV and factory ordered one looking for delivery in 2022.
You guys hit the nail on the head with this review. Zack is correct, we have been brainwashed into thinking we need AWD; 95% of most people's driving doesn't require AWD. Unfortunately we've been spoiled into thinking that we need AWD & vented seats - not having them will hurt the Escape sales.
I think AWD is really over rated, unless you want to go to the mountains in a snow storm. For years I drove a Mustang year round in Nova Scotia!
I'm sure the lack of AWD was a very deliberate decision from Ford. Adding AWD will add weight, add complexity, decrease electric range, decrease fuel mileage, and increase the price. We can look at the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring PHEV to see what the impacts could be... significant reductions of 10 miles in electric range and 7 MPG in combined fuel economy. Add in a higher price, and It's not looking so good any more. Consumers that want to spend the extra money to get AWD and are not concerned with the significant decreases in electric range and fuel economy can do so by getting the Lincoln instead. (They'll get the nicer interior and ventilated seats to address other complaints with the Escape PHEV.) Also, PHEVs suffer decreased electric range in cold weather just like full EVs do. PHEVs are fair weather vehicles if you really want to take advantage of the short electric range. If you live in a region where AWD is a major benefit because of cold weather, then getting the Escape Hybrid AWD is probably a much better move. You'll get AWD, a larger fuel tank (14.2 gallons vs. 11.1) save $5k USD, and get the same fuel economy as the FWD PHEV.
I just bought the PHEV Escape. Live here in Michigan... pretty much same as Canada... just four hours west of Toronto. We just had 15" of snow. Not the biggest snow storm... But it's handling the snowy roads quite exceptional - and no snow tires! We have an all-wheel drive Subaru and... yeah sure... a little better handling if I'm speeding around an icy corner. But come on... I think this talk of AWD is totally overblown. The Escape is high clearance, 18" tires, and has adaptive drive modes for icy and snowy conditions. Like they said, "... brain washed into awd." Sure - the other PHEVs are nice - but this care is excellent!
I’m not so sure the FWD is so much an issue. If their potential consumer really wanted to maximize on the fuel efficiency and battery usage... they probably live in a big city and use for only to/from work. So they really might not be able to see any advantages to the AWD. Lighter and cheaper might be better for them. But Winter tyres are a must! Besides the RAV4 was available with just FWD. Who bought them? I’m not so sure. And your points on the AWE for resale (easier, more $) are absolutely correct. Thanks for another entertaining video.
Love that you leave the bloopers in for the topic transition.
I've had a awd with all season tires and fwd with winter tires. The fwd with winter tires were way safer. Now I'm running awd with winter tires.
Love your reviews, they are the best, very informative, not too long and very entertaining. You are mastering it!
I have been driving this exact same car in Montreal Canada during last winter and it works fine as a FWD. I also tried a gas powered 4wd, the traction better but there are more vibrations and noise so I am sticking with mine for a long time
Honest and in your face review you guys, love it 🥳👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow, I like your guy's reviews, but this is probably one of the worst ones I've seen. I've owned a 2021 Ford Escape Titanium PHEV for 2 1/2 months now and love it. I just filled up the gas tank for the first time at 1900 miles. I'm so sick of people complaining no AWD. I've owned 7 cars over the last 25 or so years and only 1 was AWD, and to be perfectly honest, you couldn't even tell. Also the fact you think it will be devalued because of that is ridiculous. I just sold an 8 year old Ford C-MAX with close to 90k miles on it for almost 10k. You spent most the video complaining about the Escape which is funny because you all seemed to really like the Escape Hybrid and its literally the same car, except you can plug this one in. Also the Escape gets 105 MPGe compared to the Rav4 Prime at 94 MPGe. The Hybrid Engine on the Escape is far better then the Rav4 Prime. I'm getting close to 60mpg in Hybrid mode when my Electric battery is empty and for me that makes up for the 6 less electric mile difference easily and with that being said I'm actually getting closer to 43-45 miles on full electric then the advertised 37 (well I was before it got cold out).
The reason to pick Ford over Hyundai and Toyota is lack of availability and huge markups for asian cars in the current market. On paper they look very ideal but try buying one and it's a big pain. I own a escape phev and I live in Michigan and didn't have any issues driving on snowy roads, and even though the other cars sound better they are not available for the prices mentioned and in some cases at all.
You guys compliment one another so well. Our favorites!
Zack is totally right about the copying of the Cayenne, and I think it has a bit of a nurse shark face to it (that I don't like either). :) Also, no one needs AWD in NC, SC, VA, GA, AL, LA, FL, TX, AZ, CA (southern), you get my point, a whole lotta states not just a few.
I was sold on this vehicle till I heard no all wheel drive lol, I live in Mississauga Ontario and it's a must in my opinion. Great review guys!!!!
Agree, going to keep my eyes open for deals on used FWD Escapes in the next few years .