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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
2022 Ford Escape vs 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Comparison
Ford Escape
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Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
57L - 67L
120 to 563 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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CarExpert's Take
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
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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
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- 2 Zone Climate Control/Rear Vents & Temp Control (+$1,000)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$1,600)
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$200)
- Cabin Air Purification Plus (+$664)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$320)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 - 2488 | 1498 - 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW - 183kW | 147kW - 227kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6250 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 387Nm | 320Nm - 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 - 4500 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | 10.5 | |
