The 2024-2025 Escape Plug In Hybrid Is The Value-Priced Pluggable For The Rest Of Us
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- Ford's 2024 and 2025 Escape plug in hybrid has some serious price advantages over the RAV4 Prime, Tucson PHEV, Sportage PHEV, or the Outlander PHEV: discounts and tax credits. Right now it seem that not only can you get the $3,750 tax credit at the point of sale, but you can also find up to $3,000 of "cash on the hood" making the Escape one of the least expensive ways to plug into a compact SUV in America. For 2025 Ford has further streamlined the Escape pricing structure dropping an additional few thousand off the price tag,
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Mine has been good so far. A little more than half of our miles have been electric. I wanted to wait for the refresh which has made it look better but my Focus had been waiting for parts for 6 months with no end in sight and I wanted the tax credit before the rules changed and they got rid of the stone blue color.
This car, or the Maverick Hybrid, would've been very easy purchases for me and my wife to consider if they were offered with AWD. It's completely mind boggling to me that Ford gatekeeps such incredible engine choices/PHEV/efficiency behind front wheel drive exclusivity. Hopefully they recognize the demand and figure out a hybrid/PHEV AWD drivetrain for the Bronco Sport, as well. In the meantime, we're going to keep going back to Subaru because we simply have no choices in the segment for soft-road capable, AWD, fuel-efficient vehicles.
There are quite a few hybrid soft road capable vehicles with AWD available to pick from.
AWD actually makes cars more dangerous. Sure it has more traction when speeding up, but slowing down is definitely 10 times more dangerous.
@@DoubleH2279 are you simply referring to a potential false sense of confidence? Because the actual vehicle is definitely not more dangerous.
You live in Vegas. Why on earth do you think you need AWD?
The Ford escape hybrid does come in all-wheel drive?? Only the plug-in version doesn't. For that, Ford went with the Lincoln Corsair instead. Next year's Maverick will have an all-wheel drive hybrid.
Gatekeeping AWD behind the Corsair was a dumb move on Ford’s part. I understand that most folks don’t need AWD but it’s enough of a want item in the segment that you’re pretty much DOA without it.
C-Max Energi owner here. I love my current car, but Ford's dilly-dallying about what direction they're taking their product line means I wouldn't seriously consider one until they actually commmit to a long-term vehicle strategy. also, their telematics design is crap, they've retired the MyFordMobile app and web site, steering users to a significantly diluted experience, and they just can't seen to find a consistent infotainment interface that doesn't suck. I paid only $14k for my car CPO w/ 24k miles, less than half of the sticker price. maybe (maybe) if a similar bargain on an Escape PHEV shows up in 2-3 years I'll give it a look, but not now.
Alex, According to the chart you mentioned, this Escape has more legroom than any other competitor. Did they hide it in the glove compartment? 🤔 All in all it comes as a shock that ANY compact CUV is smaller than a RAV4. 🤨 As an aside, I would like to thank you for setting the record straight about the PHEV Outlander's inefficiency. 🙌🙌
The CR-V is bigger than an Outlander???
My mother still has a MY18 Fusion Titanium PHEV and that car has been rock solid. Ford has done a great job with their PHEVs and this is a pragmatic option if you don't really hold AWD as necessity. Toyota will GOUGE you for a Rav4 Prime and Hyundai's Tucson PHEV is nowhere near as smooth in the real world.
I actually like the metallic eggplant 🍆 paint color 😮
Lmao what a Diddy ass comment
@@cashkenterprises5584LMFAOO the diddy comments done made it to Alex on autos 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
It's certainly unique.
I was about to pull trigger on a Ford Maverick base for 24.4 OTD due to Ford's private offer. I backed out. At that point pretty much every Maverick built had been recalled with recall work done shoddily. CV axle failed repeatedly, it's really weak to handle the hybrid torque. But the main reason was hybrids entering limp mode on the highway. Basically if you are going 70 mph, the truck would go in limp mode and be limited to 25 mph. That can kill you. This happened to folks who had a recall done. I disagree with Alex on Ford's reliability. Ford's reliability has collapsed. Not gone bad but completely collapsed. Mach E, Maverick, F150 hybrid, transmission. It's common knowledge that Ford will extend warranty from 5/60 to 7/84 as a perk for the inconvenience. If you are not up close with a Ford dealer then I would caution you. Haggle like your life depends on it, the trim he is showing, considering Ford's reliability - would target 30-32 OTD at max.
I wish more manufacturers made this type of hybrid. The planetary gearset hybrid in Fords and Toyotas have been incredibly reliable. But at least for Fords, interior quality seems to be questionable. I had one as an Uber once, and the plastics are probably the worst I've seen in a long while.
I love the Lincoln Corsair (Grand Touring) PHEV version of this! AWD & so comfy!
And $20,000 more than the Escape
I have the 2016 Chevy Volt for 5 years now more efficient and more range most of the phev.
It's also a lot smaller than the vehicles being compared in the video. Not super relevant. I wonder if Chey will ever bring back something like the Volt.
The best Hybrid on the market. The headroom compared to any Toyota is phenomenal.
In your world!😼
@@katmanjenks1961in everyone’s world. These are GREAT hybrids and the cars they are in are better cars than the Toyota equivalent.
I bought an Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint model PHEV ( the base model, not the dolled up, expensive Veloce model, which is more readily available, as for every Sprint model Alfa imported, they imported 9 Veloces ) almost a year ago. I was the first one to buy one in Canada, and basically bought it off the truck. I paid less then MSRP, and got it less then what a Ford Escape PHEV ( which at the time had a dealer mark up of $3,500, and add ons like $3,500 for Ford's Blue Cruise ) was going for, and where a RAV4 Prime ( basically the same price without add ons or dealer mark up ) was ( and still is ) unavailable, and a 2 year old used Prime was selling for $14,000 more then my out the door price. Other then 9 recalls ( 2 for decals that did not have metric or French on them, that I did myself, 3 for checking high voltage connections were tight, no parts needed, 1 to replace a switch, and 3 for software updates, because where I live the vehicle would not update itself ) I have had zero problems with it, everything is operating above my expectations, and I am getting better electrical range and gas mileage then stated on the Vehicle MSRP sheet. It handles great, looks much nicer then its competition ( I compared the Sprint model against the Escape and Prime, where most reviewers, etc., compare the Veloce model that they are given by the dealers against the BMW X1 or Mercedes GLA, etc. which to me is not a fair comparison, especially a PHEV to a non PVEV ). It is not perfect, just like every vehicle in certain aspects, but I love it, love driving it, glad I bought it rather then any of the half dozen or so other PHEVS I test drove, and I would buy it again. And, it fits nicely in my garage.
All new vehicles have there problems, and mine did too, but the dealership I bought mine from, bent over backwards to accommodate me with the recalls, offered me a loaner while my vehicle was being serviced, and Alfa has resolved every issue with my vehicle, some well documented. I cannot say I would have gotten the same treatment from any other manufacturer.
Maybe I am lucky with my vehicle, but my whole experience, from buying it through to service, driving, etc., could not have been simpler, easier, stress free, and satisfying.
2nd row room is measured with front seat at 40 inches of legroom, if a car has a very long travel front seat that puts it way over 40 inches, 2nd row room will appear very small for the large combined legroom number.
VW jetta can get 40 MPG without a hybird
much smaller car
Its the perfect replacement for my 175,000-mile Clarity!
I LOVE THE COLOR. I wish auto makers would make more “purple” tones.
When displaying the features of the touchscreen first put the display in night mode. It will be a much better viewing experience for your audience.
What? I'm looking at a dealer that has 41 (SE & XSE's) available. It's been like this for MANY months. Lease $7,250 Manufacture Rebate, Dealer Discount of $2,1xx to $2,6xx off. The hard ones to find is with a Premium Package. The amount of Port added on garbage would explain why these are not moving.
Fantastic review. The prep required, wow!
How much impact to cabin noise does the sunshade have in a car? Are your readings with sunshade open or closed?
How many decibels would you consider very quiet, quiet, normal, loud, very loud, etc? I mean for cabin noise specifically.
I just can't get on board with putting the drive modes and A/C controls in the touchscreen display. These new infotainment screens are making me hope my 2020 Escape can last a very long time; it's a great balance between touchscreen display and tactile buttons/knobs.
Also regarding the rear legroom, don't the rear seats slide back in the Escape? They do in mine, and I swore you (Alex) mentioned it in older Escape reviews.
Here in SoCal, I HARDLY ever encounter Ford Escapes in the wild; let alone Escape Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid. Last year, when I was shopping for a RAV4 hybrid, I was also considering an Escape hybrid as an alternative. I barely found any inventories. So much for "availability".
so pragmatic.
it doesn't have sex appeal at all, but this is probably the most car shoppers needed
"Escape has done fairly well when it comes to reliability" 💀 -- previous owner of 22 Escape PHEV, engine fire recall was not fully done after 2 years (received 5-6 recall mails keep telling there is a fix in the future). Door weld customer satisfaction program, Transmission once fully locked up wheels/brake/everything at parking lot after charging and got towed to the dealer; One Time the engine was burning coolant and the smell came to the cabin with overheat warning (another dealership visit).. Alright soon the warranty coverage will expire, i didn't want to deal with recalls and future customer programs, asking the original dealer for a quote to take it back; They said they have too many Escape PHEV on the lot🤣; This thing deprecate like a luxury car and I am glad initially got the 7k tax credit to offset the hit.
Besides the complain on quality & depreciation, this vehicle really shines on handling, smooth ride, and efficiency; great for roadtrip and commute, zipping around like a hot hatch....instant torque at traffic stop, drives like EV but never range anxiety; Miss the vehicle for how it drives, never miss its reliability :(
It’s too bad Ford won’t make the Escape PHEV in an AWD version. It leaves me feeling that Ford isn’t fully committed to the PHEV. They have it for the Corsair, so they can easily offer it. I have a RAV4. Prime and the extra horsepower both in hybrid and EV mode are very enjoyable while still remaining very efficient.
I'd spend the $2K-$3K more for the RAV4 Prime to get AWD and faster acceleration, though I like a lot about the Escape PHEV, especially since it doesn't have an Ecoboost engine.
2-3K more? More like 10-20K more in the real world
I would too. Toyota reliability compare to ford is day and night.
Ford may face some serious competition as far as PHEV rebates are concerned… Hyundai/Kia are supposed to start building PHEVs in the USA within a year or so.
I ordered a 2022 Escape PHEV and never got it... I kinda wish Ford would have delivered.
My Fusion PHEV is a car, not an SUV or CUV. Nice review Alex. Your story confirms what I hear. Great car, if you don’t need AWD.
Kudos on Alex not calling the transmission a cvt
In Europe we have AGR seats (more sports seats).
That lack of thigh support is a show stopper in both front and back seats. The back seat where your thighs are elevated is like a model Y we rode in recently; disappointing. Pass.
Ford builds one of the view hybrid systems that I would consider if I wanted to regress into a hybrid. Toyota and Ford build solid hybrids.
I recently had a standard ICE Escape as a rental car because a drunk kid totaled my car. It had the basic 3cyl, so after getting used to driving an EV for the past 5 years, it felt pathetically slow and noisy, but the car itself was OK. The interior felt like a $20k car though, so it is hard to imagine paying $36k or more. Hopefully the PHEV gets a _substantial_ interior upgrade to justify the price. Ride quality and interior noise levels also felt like a cheap econobox.
One issue I had with the rotary shifter was that it was very easy to go directly from drive to park. That's great if that's what you are trying to do, but not so great if you were actually hoping to shift to reverse. If you aren't at a 100% stop, that could be a problem.
The rear seat can move backwards for more legroom.
Odd how one headlight was out during the first few minutes of the video. Fluke?
It's true that over 65km/h the scape force the gas engine to lock-in??
Thank you
Alex, you sold the Outlander PHEV already? You only made two videos of it. Will you have a long-term wrap up video?
Viewers just didn’t seem interested in it. We did more content that never went anywhere.
I love seeing escapes when I play sweet escape 😂😂
I really wish Ford would offer this phev setup in the Bronco Sport with awd. I live in the snowbelt and really prefer the character of the Bronco Sport vs the Escape. If Ford offered this in the Bronco Sport and Maverick they would sell a ton of these...
My wife drove this car as a rental and after one drive ended up switching keys with me for my rustbucket of a Dave’s car. I couldn’t understand why initially. The Fusion aesthetically looks fantastic for a SUV-Almost like a mach-E from the front and the huge carplay screen inside is great. The seats are comfy and the ambient lighting is sweet. However, the major issue-driving mechanics are yuck. Wife complained you cannot feel the speed. Nor the road. Thats coming from her after years of driving a gen 1 RDX. I drove it and agree. This was a dangerously jarring thing very noticeable for i guess us poorer younger millenials coming from older cheaper used japanese cars with less isolation and excellent driving feel +road handling. Oh and sport mode was not that sporty-the escape still handled like a pig. I also wish they didn’t use an ugly knob for a gear selector or a button for an electronic parking brake. Some things are better kept traditional.
They need a plugin hybrid Maverick with AWD.
Is this the SAME hubrid that's in the Ford Maverick pikcup!?
No. Maverick is not a plug in hybrid.
Alex, every rav4 prime NOW gets the faster charging system. They got rid of the slower one for 2023 and up! Fyi
❤😂😢😮😅😊😊😊😊😊😊 bro I like to get a escape but I don’t think I could afford a escape hybrid. I wish they were a lot lower than 32,000 because I can’t afford that. I’m only three days a week less than two hours a day of working so I need something between 16 and 24 so I don’t know I’m stuck. I got a Ford focus that sucks. It’s SEN fuel like crazy cause it’s got, racing heads and cam take care. Have a good week.
The fact that ford is still allow to make anything hybrid or electric with their reliability is mind boggling.
I prefer the Kia Niro PHEV over the Escape PHEV even though the Kia is smaller.
Name of this color?
Thank goodness, the Escape comes in other colors. I only like metallic eggplant when I buy my eggplants.
It it smaller and definitely looks the cheapest of all the PHEV competition
I like metallic eggplant!
Let’s be real here: the new Escape is the successor to the Focus, and the Bronco Sport is the successor to the old Escape.
What’s the significance of that?
The backseat of my escape slid back and forth not this??
It does
36k for this?
looks like a forester
It looks like a rav4 too lol. I like it anyway just that it’s not reliable and you’re better off buying Toyota hev/phev
Hen's teeth😂😂😂
I wish someone just made an affordable car with good seats. Why cheap out on the thing we spend 100% of our bodies on
Why display the EV-only 0-60 acceleration time? Many people will look at that and forego a vehicle that will allow them to do 90% of driving on electric power simply because they expect it not to be able to merge on to the freeway easily.
The EV only acceleration is good information to know. PHEV drivers like me prefers the engine stays off when merging on the freeway. 10.5 seconds is totally sufficient and faster than Corollas and Priuses from not that long ago. It is my understanding that Hyundai/Kia PHEV system doesn’t have enough EV power to do 0-60 in EV mode without the engine kicking on.
Yet another PHEV that misses the mark. You'll often see PHEV EV range in the 30-40 mile range. This is based on a few things but starts with the incorrect assumption of daily drives. Yes there are likely a lot of drivers who will be in that range but if you include going to the gym after work, making a run to the grocery store, church meetings, and other diversions 40 EV miles simply isn't enough. Then when you include the 30% or so drop in the winter cold the EV range isn't going to cut it.
What we need is 50+ EV miles. You put out a Escape with 50 miles of EV Range and I'll take a look. Hit 60 EV miles and I'll go wait in line for one.
We've had a PHEV, with 47 EV miles since December of 2017 and I can tell you my experience shows that I need over 50 EV miles if I'm going to do all of my daily driving in 100% electric mode. I want to drive in EV mode every day and it disappoints me on those days when the gas engine comes on.
I do think PHEV is a fantastic choice while we wait for BEV cars to be good enough. I'd switch to a BEV today if the car cost is under $40K and RECHARGE times are less than 15 minutes. I want my BEV to provide long road trips with the kind of "refueling" time gas cars enjoy.
Hybrid cars are selling well now. But that's just a high efficiency gas engine car. I've owned two Prius cars. Yes they are quite good but they are still ICE vehicles. If you don't care about spewing exhaust while you drive then a hybrid may be for you. Yes a PHEV does contain a gas engine but we drive well over 300 days per year on pure electricity. The other advantage for us is we have a solar roof that recharges the car so nearly $0 cost to fuel.
The chevy volt was extremly expensive for a compact car, the escape is much more car for the money
Love these phevs, bought me a 2018 Chevy Volt for half the price of this car with leather and heated seats. This is a nice car but too expensive.
I rented one of these….The interior on these things are shockingly cheap. Like very cheap. It’s is quiet inside and rides decent…but the cheap interior materials are hard to get past…and I’m not exaggerating.
While I like the styling of this generation Escape, this is yet another pointless PHEV… 37 miles of EV range is not worth the trouble of plugging it in, and I certainly wouldn’t bother to stop and charge along my drive. Automakers need to start thinking of PHEVs as the entry point to full EVs and give us at least 100 miles of EV range. It needs to be an EV with a range extender, not whatever this is trying to be. BMW had it right with the i3, but it was far too small.
Just get an EV if you want that kind of range. It’s still a hybrid powertrain and isn’t supposed to provide long electric only range.
BMW got it so wrong that people didn’t buy the i3. Satisfaction for those who did was low according to surveys.
Spare tire, but no AWD....
But….what if I LIKE metallic eggplant?
Be bold and show your love!
Red vs amber turn signals. For me I think red looks great. Red means rear to me.
Orange means turning to me. Red means tail light and bake light to me.
I’d rather get the ford escape PHEV since it’s a lot cheaper and a lot easier to find. Not to mention the reliability is the same like the rav4
this time i have to agree with you
Ford and reliable in the same sentence?
@@Richey24fords hybrid system is very similar to Toyotas
No AWD? No bueno.
Plug-ins are a big rip off you'll get better mileage with a conventional hybrid vehicle and better all around usage
Recalls
Why would you care about people’s view from the rear seats.
This costs more to lease than a Lexus rz, genesis g70 ev, or a Cadillac Lyriq. It’s almost twice as much to lease as a sportage PHEV, a car that’s much more advanced. Ford bought back my 2019 Fusion Energi PHEV, and even with the $1500 buyback rebate, this was the first car to come off my replacement list.
There’s no such thing as a $45-ish k RAV4 Prime except on paper. They don’t build them, ever. They just show it so they can claim a reasonable pricepoint; a Toyota specialty.
Your landscaping looks great 👍 the color of the Escape not.
not a bad car..........but, sorry....I only buy AWD............................Paul
Ahh and the elephant in the room. No awd. Bye I lost interest
40 grand, I stopped watching the video.
So bias in this review towards Ford 😂
The rav4 prime is the most overrated and overpriced vehicle in the class
That HUD is crap... i have it on m y mazda cx 3....totally worthless
Too. Much. Money.
I only see woman driving this… that should tell you something.
YOU SHOULD BE MORE SELECTIVE ON THE CARS YOU SHOW PEOPLE THAT CAR IS KNOWN AS A JUNK BOX AND YOU ARE SHOWING IT TO PEOPLE THAT DONT ANY BETTER
The interior seems so plasticy and cheap looking. For 36K I'll get a Lincoln.
It's the biggest piece of junk, shit ,garbage I ever drove. Look up consumer reports on how many people have filled complaints on it ,,poor quality is an understatement
It’s a FORD, so rubbish.