![]() ![]() If you test drive a hybrid Rav4 the first thing you may notice is that when you come to a stop it makes an annoying electric motor noise that actually startled my wife the first few times it made the noise while she drove. The ride and comfort of the Escape was notably better than the Rav4. The Rav4, Honda CRV, and Mitsubitsi were downright boring to look at in comparison. I am very impressed with all aspects of the 2020 Titanium. I had already driven most of the other hybrids that were available including the Rav4 which became my … second choice. I test drove the 2020 Escape Titanium hybrid and wrote up a full price offer the next day. I rated them as 'just ok' but have to say the 2010 was doing very well for a nine year old vehicle. In the past few years I had a 2010 Escape hybrid and a 2019 Escape (turbo) as work vehicles. I hope this review is helpful to someone looking for a really good driving experience. In My opinion Adaptive Cruse Control takes about 70% out of the pain of driving on a long trip especially on the Interstate. It is all the thoughtful little things that makes Escape add up to a really excellent driving experience SUV. Ford really paid close action to all the ergonomics. I give it a 9.5 out of 10 for meeting my expectations. Some people may find the engine to be a little loud, but it has a throaty sound move like a tough V6 and I love it. You won't notice it if you are a radio listener. The escape delivered on all items except it could be quieter when it comes to road noise. My criteria was Adaptive Cruse Control, quit ride, good acceleration, braking, styling, … power lift gate, heated seats, good handling and front power seat with presets. Ford has shown and eye for detail to the little things that add up to a great driving experience. I was about to buy a Honda CR-V and then drove the Escape. I have owned several new vehicles over the years. I purchased a Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid five months ago. Ford also offers an Escape with a plug-in version of the hybrid engine, the Escape PHEV. Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (250 hp) with all-wheel driveĪll-wheel drive is otherwise optional on all other Escapes.Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane).Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front).Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with no driver intervention).This top-trim comes standard with the hybrid engine. Switches back to the turbocharged three-cylinder engine and adds: Continuously variable automatic transmission.Hybrid powertrain with a four-cylinder engine (200 hp).Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.Single-zone automatic climate control system.Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios). ![]() Lane keeping assist (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker).Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot).Standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel driveĮvery Escape also comes with these safety features:.181-horsepower turbocharged three-cylinder engine.Selecting Sport mode gives it more heft and makes it easier to figure out where the front wheels are pointed. As for the steering, it's very light and low-effort in the default drive mode. There's not much grip from the tires either. It rolls a lot and has a ponderous feel as you go around turns. ![]() The Escape's handling is disappointing too. It all feels terribly unrefined, and something that Ford should have fixed before putting the Escape on sale. Even the engine stop-start system bucks the Escape when it restarts the engine as you take your foot off the brake. Downshifts are similar, and you'll feel multiple small shocks as you decelerate. Unfortunately, the eight-speed automatic transmission shifts slowly and can be jerky with its upshifts. In Edmunds testing, our Escape covered 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds, which is better than most rival small SUVs with an upgraded engine. This engine makes plenty of power, allowing it to easily squirt through traffic and accelerate up to highway speeds. How does the Escape drive? We tested the Escape SEL with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. ![]()
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