The plug-in hybrid model carries a 11.2-kWh battery pack, which is good enough for an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric-only driving.
Tested: Ford Escape PHEV Stretches Every Gallon.To tackle new competition in the form of the Honda CR-V hybrid and the Toyota RAV4 Prime, Ford also offers two Escape hybrids-one of which is a plug-in-and those powertrains consist of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and two electric motors which combine to make 221-hp. Both gasoline engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Upgrading to the 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is the compelling choice and was powerful enough to score a 5.7-second result in the same zero-to-60-mph test. The turbo three, while somewhat grumbly and unrefined, provides adequate acceleration and managed to motivate an all-wheel-drive Escape SE to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds at our test track the plug-in hybrid model matched this result. The 2022 Escape offers a wide range of powertrains, starting with a 181-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive. The SEL adds plenty of niceties that compact-SUV shoppers will appreciate, including rear parking sensors, memory settings for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors, faux leather upholstery, a remote-start feature, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with heat, a hands-free power liftgate, fog lamps, and roof-rack side rails. The best value of the lineup is the midrange SEL trim with front-wheel drive. Other than three new blue colors joining the options sheet-Atlas Blue, Flight Blue, and Iced Blue-the 2022 Escape is the same as the 2021 model. Still, the Escape comes standard with desirable driver-assistance features and can be outfitted with plentiful optional luxuries and convenience items-as long as you're willing to pay for one of the higher trim levels. The Escape offers plenty of people and cargo space inside, but its cabin isn't as refined as rivals such as the Hyundai Tucson, the Mazda CX-5, and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Unlike the Bronco Sport, the Escape can be had with hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains, although the base turbo three- and upgraded turbo-four engines are still offered here.
With the launch of the similarly sized Bronco Sport last year giving compact SUV buyers an off-road-capable option at their Ford showroom, the 2022 Escape's soft-road capability and carlike ride and handling can continue to serve on-road-oriented drivers.
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