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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
2024 Ford Escape vs 2022 Jaguar F-Pace Comparison
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2024 Ford
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Based on the Jaguar F-Pace SVR (405kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
63L - 83L
441 to 971 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,990 - $54,940
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Addictive, sonorous supercharged V8
- Sure-footed, agile dynamics
- Overhauled interior is a big improvement
Misses
- Some silly options that should be standard
- Steering feel isn't as sharp as some rivals
- Slower in a straight line than GLC63 and Stelvio QV on paper
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)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,890)
- Activity Key (+$680)
- Additional Power Sockets (+$139)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$220)
- Cabin Air Purification Plus (+$640)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 - 2488 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 5.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, SUPERCHARGED V8, TWIN TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW - 183kW | 184kW - 405kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6250 | 4000 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 387Nm | 365Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 - 4500 | 1300 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | 9.2 - 15.5 | |
