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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 Subaru Forester Comparison
Ford Escape
Subaru Forester
2024 Ford
Escape
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2022 Subaru
Forester
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How they stack...
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 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent practicality
- Super easy to live with
- AWD is standard
Misses
- Better value lower in the range
- A bit thirsty
- Not a thrilling car to drive
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 - 2488 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW - 183kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6250 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 387Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 - 4500 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
