While standard hybrid technology has been around for a couple decades now, the plug-in system is more a past five-year phenomenon. Yet there’s one feature that sets this Escape apart in this middlers paradise, its plug-in charging system. The bright metallic red test crossover was attractive and featured a two-tone black and tan leatherette interior, the seats being tan with black trim and the dash and doors black. ![]() The test crossover was the top-level Titanium model starting at $40,130 but it crept up to $43,025 with its fancy Rapid Red Metallic paint ($395) and a Titanium preferred package, including a dual-pane sunroof, wireless charging and fancy floor mats, for $2,500.Įven at that, the test Escape is below the going rate for a new vehicle in our current supply-chain challenged world. ![]() Naturally there are varying trims and options for that gas-only powered model, plus a standard hybrid where battery power is added via regenerative braking, but the tested plug-in hybrid model starts at a still family friendly $35,185 in SE trim, and $37,920 in the preferred SEL trim. That packs just a 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that still makes a healthy 180 horsepower. In fact, its nose resembles a much pricier and sportier Porsche Macan, so maybe you can fool a few neighbors.Ĭonsidering the average price of a new vehicle now is pressing $46,000 it’s nice to know a family could still Escape in this Ford for $26,800, including delivery, at its base front-drive level. If Ford’s plug-in hybrid Escape was any more middle of the road it would have a white stripe painted down its centerline.Įscape is a fine family of four crossover with sufficient power, easy handling and good passenger and cargo room inside.
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