2020 Ford Escape Hybrid | Family Review

[@MicahMuzio]

RAV4 Hybrid or Escape Hybrid. Which would you buy?

[@LordWinter]

CX5 :)

[@lexchan4]

RAV 4 any day. The Escape is sadly ugly.

[@DJL78]

The pretty one your wife likes. The CX30

[@theMLBfan]

Between those two I'd choose the RAV4. I think your wife was right in that the escape is appealing to those that like a cute look to their car. It's not for me. I prefer the last gen.

[@bradyb9929]

Rav all day

[@LordWinter]

"I love the wood" c'mon guys, missed opportunity #innuendoiguana

[@edlawrence6553]

I traded in my 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid and bought the 2020 SE Sport Hybrid. Our short-list of cars included the Forester, CR-V, and Escape. We researched the RAV4 and CX5, also; ruled them out based on our own criteria (too long to cover here). We each test drove the CR-V and Forester. Test drove both the gas and hybrid versions of the Escape. It was important to me that my wife totally approve of the car we bought, even though it was to be “my” car. The negative comments on the looks of the car surprise me. My wife loves it. Our neighbors like it. At three stores I went to after I bought it, the employees were like, “Wow, what is that? Looks sharp!” I’m averaging > 40mpg. It has good acceleration--fantastic in sport mode. Comfortable seating; well laid out controls; good cargo space-I’ve already transported 16 bags of heating pellets, with space for more, plenty of safety features; Apple CarPlay.

[@MicahMuzio]

I love comments from real owners. Thanks for sharing your experience! I’m glad your Escape has treated you so well. Enjoy!

[@SSB362]

I agree with Ed.

[@GaryToftheNorth]

Hey Ed, just out of curiosity, what color did you go with? Sounds like a head turner.

[@edlawrence6553]

G T we bought the Persian Green. Yes, it is a head turner!

[@dfwajmark]

I just purchased a 2021 Ford Escape Titanium Hybrid. So far…nothing to complain about. In city driving I’ve been achieving 45-52 MPG and that’s pretty damn good! This is my first ever hybrid and I’m still getting use to some of the quirks of the vehicle. The breaking in this vehicle is definitely something you have to get use to….very soft and rubbery like. Be careful when parking in front or back of a wall with those breaks….yikes and whew! I hear all hybrids have this issue. As far as the build, quality and esthetic of the Ford Escape…I like it. There have been many many reviews on this vehicle about poor build quality, cheap materials used. Come on people! Name me a Toyota, Honda, GM product, German product that doesn’t use cheap plastics. 🙄 As for the looks….that right there is is called personal preference. Whatever your attracted to is what your attracted to. The escape may not be it, maybe it’s the more of the pimped out fat tire RAV4….again personal preference. But by no means don’t diss the escape because of it. I find my new escape to be a competent, quiet and agile cruiser for both urban and suburb driving. I’m I going to take this to the mountains hunting…NO! Nor will you take the RAV4 or Honda CRV….not what the were made for. They weren’t made for the speed racer out either…just saying…🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LordWinter]

I feel like Ford's top trims always stop a few miles short of actually feeling luxurious. Its like someone invites you to the beach then takes you to a room with a mural of a beach. -_-

[@MicahMuzio]

LordWinter Couldn’t have stayed it better myself. 😄

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

It's really is terrible quality. They could have at least put real wood in the titanium.

[@ciello___8307]

they are saving a lot for Lincoln haha

[@mjhowson2389]

I agree with Evie that the exterior design is a hit. It’s swoopy and good looking and will age very well. Remember, Ford has the Baby Bronco coming for a more jacked up tougher CUV. But, as with most Fords lately (Explorer), that interior looks cheap. What’s with those dimpled doors? If it were my money I’d wait 2 years for an off-lease Lincoln Corsair.

[@toyota420xp]

Its looks are universaly seen as ugly

[@mkel0385]

My mom bought a 06 escape hybrid limited in 07 and it was fully decked out with the navigation and household power outlet. We had it for 10 Years and put 200k miles on it.

[@edlawrence6553]

MKEL03 I had a 2006 Hybrid also. Loved that power outlet! Because I traveled globally, mine only had 92,000 miles when I traded it in! Only got rid of it because parts were becoming scarce.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

I love the Escapes steering. It's like driving a go kart. It doesn't feel like you're driving a SUV at all

[@juanda1995]

Me too! I have the previous generation and it is a bit too light but makes it really easy to drive.

[@btbbelesky]

As a new dad and a commuter under normal times the new escape is a perfect balance of mpg, interior space, etc.

[@brianlee5649]

My top 5 favorite picks would be: 1. RAV4 Hybrid (Because I love hybrid Toyota and Lexus cars, and I do love their gasoline counterparts too) 2. Escape Hybrid 3. CX5 Diesel (Just recently came out) 4. CR-V 5. Hyundai Tucson

[@Texze]

Considering you can get a 2020 Escape Titanium Hybrid for under 28k, nothing else in the class compares. Don’t go by the window sticker folks.

[@SSB362]

Your dreaming, Fully loaded with a few dealer added options $42000, and the dealer won't take a penny less.

[@Texze]

hikersid I just bought one. Msrp was 34,595. Got them down under 28k. Large dealer in Texas, wasn’t a dream. :)

[@SSB362]

@@Texze I'm in AZ. guess I need to go to Texas if I want.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

@@SSB362 $42k fully loaded is "sticker." I got the Titanium with every feature for $32k and it was only that much because I bought a 7yr interior and exterior restoration care and rim coverage as dealer options. The extras were $2.5k. This was also zero haggling, just what they were offering it for. I can't imagine what I could have gotten now that they're desperate to make any sales.

[@abep.3110]

@@IDiggPattyMayonnaise what dealer was giving them away ?

[@je1921]

The 2020 Escape is the first hybrid that can be flat towed behind an RV. This will be a big hit with RV'rs.

[@joalblo9581]

At least you can completely fill the gas tank on this car as opposed to the Rav 4 hybrid.

[@jeffmorse645]

I like the styling better than any other compact SUV on the market including the Mazda CX5. I don't get the plain or boring tag some reviewers are giving it. Its classy, smooth and not overstyled like so many.

[@eulie717]

IKR! I test drove the 2021 and it looks great!

[@12skits63]

His wife seems like the nicest person ever :O good review!

[@melaneemoore4824]

1 month in with the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Titanium and love it. Averaging 43.8 mpg. I have had the Lincoln MKC the last 6 years, their replacement for 2020, the Corsair, is way over priced for a base model. It's surprisingly quiet like the MKC was, still has get up and go without having the EcoBoost. Some reviews say there is too road noise but I don't think so. Love the crisp, clear and loud sound from the Bang & Olufsen stereo, a step up from Lincolns THX. A few plasticky features like the door panels but all in all a nice looking and feeling interior.

[@dingbatt]

Congratulations for knowing the difference between a CVT and an eCVT. The eCVT as fitted to Toyota and Lexus hybrids, and now the Escape Hybrid is so much smoother than belt-driven CVTs from other OEMs.

[@MicahMuzio]

Ian W As fundamentally different technologies it’s a shame they both share the letters C, V, & T.

[@BradYsseldyke]

Feels to me like the Escape looks good in specific colors, especially the green option. But others are extra bland, and highlight some of the so-so exterior features. What's truly criminal, however, is how poor the interior is on the base S trim. Losing the touch screen makes it look absurd, and the hub caps are terrible. I'd imagine Ford won't sell many, created more to advertise a price point than anything else.

[@hereigoagain5050]

Love your family review team. Ford has a great little hatchback. I hope it sells well for them.

[@MicahMuzio]

The Muzio family appreciates your encouragement!

[@gforce2002]

Love the video as always! That slow start instrument cluster display would be a constant aggravation to me.

[@bertfarin8755]

Hi Micah, thanks, nice review. Your wife seems like a nice person and your daughter is sweet. I know you from you helicopter KZbin channel (for which I am a subscriber). Found this review while searching for 2020 Escape hybrid info. My wife wants to swap her 2009 Escape hybrid for a 2020 hybrid sport SE model. She drove one last week and loved it, but there aren’t many available, so we’ll have to do a factory order and wait for production to resume. No worries, we aren’t pressed for time. I would have preferred the plug in version, particularly the tax incentives, but we live in CO so she demands AWD. Too bad. I hated the fake wood in the Titanium trim version. Kim did the entire test drive, but she liked the steering and braking. She likes the swoopier lines of the 2020 Escape, but she is also drawn to the blocky look of the future Bronco Sport. We found out they won’t initially offer the Bronco Sport with a hybrid engine, and she’s not willing to wait 2 years or more. She doesn’t like the shape of the RAV4 and said the CRV hybrid looks like a granny car. So she’s decided she wants an Escape hybrid in rapid red color, with sandstone Active X seats. Thanks again for your review.

[@demastus1]

We have bought 4 new Escapes since 2014 and we saw the new design of the 2020 ,before it came out and luckily we found a new 2019 Titanium,loaded last August with everything possible on it and bought it.It was the last one like it within a 100miles of us. This is our fifth one and love it. But hate the new body style of the 2020! They look like a frog in the front and are so little capaired to the last body style(2019).

[@calvinbawesome7715]

Focus from the front, Edge from the back.

[@lic2kil007]

My biggest complaint over the last two gen Escapes the arm rests. Than of course no vent seats. Much of what is in this is a carry over from the C-Max hybrid.

[@hftowers]

I have the 2019 RAV4 Hybrid and you mentioned something about the sudden stops while using the Adaptive Cruise in that Ford. The RAV4 is also ultra sensitive so I limit the use ACC for highway use even if some people recommend to use it for regular or rural roads.

[@MicahMuzio]

Hector F. Torres Excellent remark. Thanks for chiming in!

[@s.j.1298]

In the market for this size suv. Test drove the RAV4, CRV and Escape, all in their hybrid versions. The escape was smooth, quiet and good power, never felt lacking for power. RAV4 was good but a felt a bit to big. CRV’s NVH was not good which included the engine. I especially liked that escape shows you tires pressure for each tire. On the Toyota you need an app. I say go with the escape.

[@MyLastSong719]

Have you driven the Fusion? If so how does the steering compare to that? I always have to correct my Fusion Hybrid and it's the only thing i hate about it. Need to get 4 wheel drive and the Escape hybrid is likely my first choice. Is the Escape similar to the Explorer in handling or more like a Fusion?

[@sbradley34]

My 2020 Escape is arriving at the dealership on September 10th-ish.

[@jody1622]

How quiet is it? Road noise on the highway...

[@terrishamblin7461]

A Toyota RAV4 Prime might be a choice if we could actually buy one! I drove the Ford Escape and liked it!!

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

I find the styling of the RAV4 too busy. Of course, I currently drive a Ford Fusion, so I’m used to the styling of the Escape.

[@Scott-N-Atl]

Who said the Focus was dead in America? Jokes aside, if the drivetrain performs as well as our 2012 Fusion Hybrid has, the new Escape will make our short list when it's time to replace the Fusion. We already like the RAV4; waiting on reviews of the recently released CRV. We both really dislike the slapped on look of the Touchscreen in both the RAV4 and the Escape; but the CRV's touchscreen system is showing its age.

[@Scott-N-Atl]

@@Brew-doo Yes, equally configured the RAV4 Limited and the Escape Titanium AWD are within about $1500 of each other. But, the Escape will likely have discounts that neither the RAV4 nor the CRV will have. And as stockholders, we get special Ford X Plan pricing on all new vehicles. And as far as reliability - we've had Zero problems with our Fusion Hybrid - 8 years trouble free (d@mn Takata airbags notwithstanding). All of is may be a mute point though, as our commute has changed from 90% city/10% highway to about 50/50 now; so a traditional gas vehicle may be better for us. We have about 12 months to research and analyze before making our decision.

[@JJustinXu]

Scott L OIL DILUTION

[@chriskelleher349]

Info screens should drop down when you don't need them. Disturbs my forward experience. Bring back a regular shift lever.

[@afcgeo882]

Ford still doesn’t have the hybrid on their website to build out.

[@ohcanadaeh]

The front of the new Escape reminds me of the Porsche Cayenne front end.

[@GamJabbas]

Always enjoy your family's review from Seoul, Korea. Hope there will be absolutely no corona issues in your family and communities.

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks! I hope you're healthy as well.

[@GamJabbas]

@@MicahMuzio Thanks. I am fine.

[@jonatamaniuk]

Best videos ever on this channel. Also, I’d be forced to go this over the RAV4 mainly because I’d don’t fit properly in the driver’s seat in the RAV4 (right leg has no room, always right up against the centre console) and the visibility is... sub-par to put it nicely haha.

[@MicahMuzio]

Good remarks!!

[@jonatamaniuk]

Micah Muzio there needs to be a gif of your “remarks” statement. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@DJL78]

That armrest /backseat robot option is swanky! Nothing but the best for you guys! 🍸

[@MicahMuzio]

Bleep blorp.

[@radudeATL]

I never miss a review!

[@toyota420xp]

Maybe the breaks are touchy until the pads wear a bit

[@PrizeJ]

I liked the more block looking of the old Escapes.

[@kevikiru]

You guys are having too much fun!

[@DarkDeathGurl]

I've got a question about that dial shifter. I've seen exactly one video claiming it will put itself in park if the driver exits the vehicle while it's in gear. I haven't found anything else so far that corroborates that. Is that a feature Ford included and just isn't broadcasting?

[@MicahMuzio]

I didn't test that specifically but the autopark demo confirmed that the Escape can operate its own transmission just fine. Next time I have an Escape I'll give it a go...safely of course. :)

[@edlawrence6553]

I can confirm that if you shut off the engine while the engine is in Drive and the car is stopped, the transmission automatically shifts to Park. Not quite the same as your question, but safer to test (lol).

[@SSB362]

Escape and I love it.

[@mjadamci]

Is a 360 camera an option?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Awesome video Micah!😸😸

[@chrisstocke5078]

FAMILY FUN TIME!🤗❤️., As a car guy I enjoy a good car review. You guys are so refreshingly funny and so Unique.. Now let’s talk about that Ford Escape. Over exaggerated body lines! To prove my point, stop the video at 15:11.or 17:50. It looks like it’s been sideswiped! It looks like a great big DENT!!🤔. I don’t like NEW cars, that look like they’ve already been HIT😅.. Love you guys too pieces🤗❤️..,

[@MicahMuzio]

Love you right back!

[@mattmccegan8574]

Micah Muzio is my favourite automotive journalist..

[@brianlee5649]

Just as long as he doesn't do Hondas, I'll be fine. Hondas = Lyn Woodward.

[@aptkeyboard3173]

This is the cutest family

[@lego4virgo]

Had a '13 Escape, that I flipped/rolled in September '19. Going to buy a replacement this coming September--I may check the gas version of this.

[@lego4virgo]

Edit: Back to this comment, and I picked up a '20 Escape S AWD for $20K. It was a holdover from November 20, 2020--when it was built. Dealer had A LOT of incentives to get this thing off his floor plan, so I've come out with a little bit of equity. I miss the 110 volt plug in that my former SE had, but otherwise, seems like a pretty good vehicle.

[@PavelIsp]

Another day, another video. I'm catching up!

[@MuddyGamer]

just orderd the phev st line in the uk nice video bud

[@MicahMuzio]

Muddy Gamer Congrats! Let me know how you like it.

[@michaelhanson4848]

Trying to talk my wife into trading her F150 for one of these.

[@gondorian1006]

It would use like half as much fuel

[@neilcoleman3796]

Great video

[@thedriver8174]

I just started a new job and the work vehicle is the Escape Hybrid. First impression of the interior is ok, nothing great. Everything that is digital, the dashboard the apps the Nav is extremely slow to react and very annoying! I personally don't like the shifter. The steering feel is extremely light and disconnected which it makes it feel like a car from the 70's and 80's. As for the styling the back looks good some would say bland. The side view is sleek and the lines flow but the front end is nauseating. It looks like left over parts slapped together making it look like a fish. Things that make the front look bad are the size and shape of the stretched out headlights that come up too high onto the hood. The Ford logo should be in the grill not on the top painted plastic. It would have looked a lot better if they would have tried to give it a family resemblance to the Edge. Even the front of the Mach-E (not a Mustang) has a better looking front end. The styling will not age well.

[@robcorrente6065]

Well i like it.

[@speedfiend925]

You need to add a new segment when you note something like, "Needing extra Toilet Paper on a night we are making Chili." Call it, "TOO MUCH INFORMATION EXPLOSION!" In this case that TMI could be LITERALLY explosive! 💩💥😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@middler5212]

Hair... STYLE! 😆 💇‍♂️💁‍♂️ #accidentalpun?

[@stephenwerner6363]

Evie I was going to say 2003 also....good guess! I think the Escape looks hideous and way to cheap looking. You both make me smile with every video.

[@calvinbawesome7715]

I was going to say '03 as well.

[@thestuff10]

You’re right, Steering is absolutely AWFUL.

[@KareemTaha15]

can “crash that like button” PLEASE be a thing?? i SNORTED when i heard that lmao

[@TechCulture]

Toyota Corolla Hybrid family review!

[@szn00]

20:19 I was a weird eating kid too😁😂

[@eru6ite]

There's no contest -- I ordered the RAV4 Hybrid despite the 6-month wait in Australia.

[@anthonylee2566]

Our best friends just called us and mention their brand new Escape Hybrid going to dealer 4 times already! It has a strange knock, they cant fix it and dont want to exchange into another one. Bummer!

[@MicahMuzio]

Wow. Thanks for sharing.

[@levigato125]

That faux wood looks terrible. My company bought a 2020 S trim and I checked it out. The fit and finish of the interior is dismal!

[@JironBMohamad]

The exterior design reminds me of the last old Focus-based Mazda 3

[@swanblake]

I can see that. Wow would not have thought of that

[@iveyfaganjr605]

Damn Prius! They either drive super damn slow to hypermile or drive like BMW drivers. CRAZY!!!! The new Escape looks a little like a Mazda from the side and a BMW SUV from the rear. I like it!

[@panzer_TZ]

Looks generic and cheap. The fancy tech features clash with the other parts of the car that they cheaped-out on. A fully digital gauge cluster is going to wow me for 5 minutes, but I’m going to hate that rental car class interior every day I own it. Too many options in this segment. This is just another generic CUV for the Ford fans.

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

ezekiel1hen I agree, this seems like a downgrade from the past generation

[@mattbots1]

It's like with this and the new Explorer, Ford has decided to be what Kia and Hyundai were 15-20 years ago. Check all the feature boxes but lack all the substance of the class leaders. That interior looks so cheap!

[@swanblake]

Sadly this car is plagued by the same issues all recent Fords seem to suffer from. Evie was way more forgiving than I would ever be for a car costing this much. Typical poor fit and finish/build quality, cheap plasticy materials inside everywhere, and high msrp make this an unattractive offering sadly. This statement can be applied to the Explorer, ect. Shame as these do handle quite well. That all said, I think most suv buyers will take her point of view and like this more than me

[@TheJaguarMex]

How funny that your entire attitude changes in front of your wife. Lol!

[@MicahMuzio]

EPN What do you mean?

[@fangyideng3131]

The front end looks like a cheap Korean Porsche knockoff

[@ciello___8307]

the interior is so bad. The exterior design though is nice. Ford needs a new interior team

[@jamespeacock6621]

No real information in this video. What information is in this video is burred in the in the caffeine filled side tangents I couldn't finish it to get information I was hoping for.

[@drea177cha5er]

Muzio family probably a ok on toilet paper. Who knew they could see the future?!

[@FlyGuy457]

Oh this one came with the craptology package where you can get extra plastic stuff for just a little more,,,just do it. Maybe they make the interior out of recycled Seltos parts? When did your child become new? Oh just kidding (I secretly love the Seltos)-very secretly.

[@mariomegee6105]

I'm not acostom to see you so close too the ground😇

[@johnb4314]

The car is not competitive with rivals. Love the family reviews!

[@SSB362]

I drove the Hybrid Rav and CRV. I liked the Escape more and bought it.

[@theburgermeister7214]

it's over car has some of the worst styling I have ever seen. It looks like a focus from 2013 just with led headlights.

[@Lavthefox]

"The original ford escape looked very bloockkkyyyy" Ok.. first of all... stop. That is not the "First" ford escapes... the first Ford Escape was basically a 1-1 copy of a Mazda Tribute which was very much so rounded on the windows/trim package. When they updated in the Hybrid series of escapes, they began to square off the trim but even then it was still very rounded. After that (08-10 models) the frame and trim was much sharper and blocked off... And then what does ford do? They RUINED The escape look... made it an over sized Ford Fiesta and destroyed everything nice about the escape... put a meh engine in it, lowered it so it was basically a car, got rid of the trunk space... just... bleh... It stopped being an SUV and became something that Grandma takes the kids to church in... The Mazda CX-5 (the spiritual successor to the Tribute/Escape line) Looked like a real sharp n classy SUV... while the ford escape is only just now starting to come around and look like something someone under 70 AND single would drive. Ok... rant over... 290K Miles 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid owner here...

[@ast5515]

0:05 Just look at that face. Ouch. Anything but this. Rav4, CRV, whatever. Just not this ugly piece of... Also: Looking at 17:16, that's a HUGE spot by European standards. If you don't have to go back and forth at least 3 times, the spot is generously sized.

[@RyanBlockb5]

The front is boring and forgettable

[@joeychitwood6004]

Naw man. I will pass on this.

[@atbtech]

Boring design. Wish they would have kept it more like the Explorer’s little brother instead of the Fusion’s ugly step sister.

[@dygardion9130]

It’s bland beyond bland

[@jeffb.4800]

I like bland!

[@ZCT808]

I really feel like Ford goes through waves where sometimes they are killing it and making great cars, and then they fumble the ball. This seems like a fumble to me. Incredibly boring looks. I mean literally so bland it's almost like you instantly forget it once you've seen it. Boring/weird interior. Unnecessary cheapness. If you compare to say a Kia Seltos and look at the effort they went to to make something interesting and fun, then compare to this; a more expensive car with fewer features and less warranty. I just don't see this one making the short list.

[@bradyb9929]

The interior of fords is full of plastic and dated. No reason to buy this when there’s the Rav 4 hybrid and soon CRV Hybrid

[@Texze]

Except the other two don’t compare with the Escape’s Hybrid Powertrain. It’s better.

[@dein45d]

It looks awful

[@craigmerkey8518]

your poor family

[@MicahMuzio]

Craig Merkey What do you mean?

[@craigmerkey8518]

@@MicahMuzio haha.... I am just giving you sh*t... sorry... I enjoy your reviews... I just discovered you had an separate YT car review channel!

[@MicahMuzio]

Craig Merkey All good, man! Just thought I might be missing something. Thanks for the support. Cheers!!

[@craigmerkey8518]

@@MicahMuzio yer awesome... looking forward to your new videos!!!