Ford Escape Hybrid

Name: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
Brand: Ford

EPA MPG: 40 mpg

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EPA MPG: 40 mpg

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CR's Take

The Escape hybrid version gets an impressive 34 mpg overall in our tests, and doesn't suffer from that the persistent--and annoying--engine vibration that we experienced with models equipped with the standard 1.5-liter three-cylinder. There's also a front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid with a 37-mile electric range is available. The Escape's standard 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder engine returned 26 mpg overall in our tests. The optional 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is smoother and more powerful. The Escape's ride has an underlying firmness but is steady and composed. Handling is nimble and secure, but the brake pedal is oversensitive. Controls, including the rotary gear selector, are easy to use. The firm front seats are flat and don't provide much support, but the rear seat is quite roomy when set to the rearmost position. All Escapes come standard with FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

2.5-liter 4 plugin hybrid (209 hp)
2.5-liter 4 hybrid (198 hp)

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Model History

2020-Present

Current Generation

The Escape Hybrid gets an impressive 34 mpg overall in our tests, and doesn't suffer from the persistent--and annoying--engine vibration that we experienced with models equipped with the standard 1.5-liter three-cylinder. It is available in both front and all-wheel drive configurations. There's also a front-wheel-drive only plug-in hybrid model with a 37-mile electric range available. The Escape's ride has an underlying firmness but is steady and composed. Handling is nimble and secure, but the brake pedal is oversensitive. Controls, including the rotary gear selector, are easy to use. The firm front seats are flat and don't provide much support, but the rear seat is quite roomy when set to the rearmost position. All Escape Hybrids come standard with FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW. 2026 is the last production year for the Escape Hybrid.

2008-2019

2008 Redesign Year

The Escape has a roomy interior, spacious rear seat, and good cargo space. Fit and finish is unimpressive and the car is noisy. The V6 provides strong acceleration and 19 mpg overall. The four-cylinder provides adequate acceleration and 21 mpg overall. Both engines are loud. Braking performance is improved. The hybrid drivetrain works well but the ride is unsettled and handling is imprecise. It gets impressive fuel economy. 2009 hybrids got a more powerful 177-hp, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. ESC is standard.

2005-2007

2005 Redesign Year

The Escape Hybrid blends the virtues of the conventional Escape with a fuel-saving hybrid drivetrain. This small SUV can crawl along at urban speeds solely on electric power. The gas engine kicks in quickly and can be very noisy when accelerating. Combined, the gas engine and electric motor produce 155 hp. The continuously variable transmission causes the engine to rev high when cruising. The Escape hybrid is relatively agile, but the electric steering is less precise and lacks the feedback of the conventional model. Fuel economy is 26 mpg overall, 8 mpg better than the Escape V6.