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2023 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV review
The Ford Escape is one of the best cars nobody buys in Australia. That dubious distinction also applies to the plug-in hybrid.
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William Stopford
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Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 70L
455 to 644 km
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$110,875 - $116,469
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Style Pack (+$1,300)
- Exclusive Paint (+$5,000)
- Inlays - Black (+$520)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,200)
- Quattro Sport Differential (+$2,990)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1999 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO V6, TURBO V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 251kW - 260kW | 167kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 5400 | 5700 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 210Nm - 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 1750 | 3100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 15.5 | 9.3 - 13 | |
