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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
Ford Escape vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
Ford Escape
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2024 Ford
Escape
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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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 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,490 - $54,940
$120,477 - $199,500
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seriously flashy interior technology
- Smooth, quiet driving characteristics
- Big boot, wide-opening tailgate
Misses
- Some cheap bits inside
- Where's the diesel option?
- There are still options packages
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 - 2488 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW - 183kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6250 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 387Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 - 4500 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | 10 - 10.5 | |
