2024 Ford Escape Review - Affordable Plug In Hybrid

2024 Ford Escape Hybird review by The Straight Pipes. The Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid is putting down 210 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque from a 2.5L 4 cylinder hybrid. At $55,649 CAD, would you take it over the a Rav 4 Prime or a CRV Hybrid?
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[@djsg143]

One good thing about these escape hybrids is that they're a great value on the used market while a RAV4 still commands 80 to 85% of its MSRP even a few years later

[@gyishin]

Well not the previous generation, but yeah.

[@colechapman6976]

Do you know why the RAV4 has excellent resale value? Because it's a quality built car made to last. I wouldn't trust a Ford to go past it's extended warranty. It's cheaper to get the more expensive Toyota and save on maintenance and repair costs.

[@valiantabello]

That's not a good thing it's a red flag

[@colechapman6976]

@@valiantabello True. A car that depreciates half of its value after it's driven off the lot does not inspire a lot of confidence in its longevity and reliability.

[@FacuGonz3]

​@@valiantabello not always

[@midwestsneakerhead6511]

I own a 2008 Escape with the 3.0L V6 and 4WD and I absolutely love it! It’s got 153,000 miles and still going strong! Not a single light on the dash either

[@SgtNuker]

Both of my parents had an Escape at one point. My mom had the OG 2001 that was a beast in the snow, and my dad also had an '08. Loved the sound of the 3.0L Duratec.

[@Albertomor4321]

I had an 2004 and was amazing, that 3.0 was a great motor

[@candlercando]

The Bronco Sport is the spiritual continuation of Gen1 and Gen2 Escape. To me the egg shaped Escape was never an Escape.

[@friznutzs]

That exhaust sounds like they deleted the resonator

[@jasonkolker9444]

For real haha

[@verynick]

Oh missing the cat lol

[@powdernitz]

For 25-30 its good. Any more is nonsense.

[@trellmao8945]

40k usd bro

[@Zzzz99599]

If what they drove was $36, like they said, Ford would sell them like crazy

[@EastonHB27]

It’s a plug in hybrid, those are expensive

[@sic22l]

Plug-in hybrids have always been expensive.

[@trellmao8945]

@@sic22l in US, yeah...look those BYD car

[@vishnuramesh5749]

I have a 2023 ford escape hybrid 2023 platinum, and I love this car.. I already have 35000 km on it in less than 1 year.. long drives and city driving it's really good..

[@gordonderouyan9980]

I prefer the 2024 Toyota Rav4 or Prius Primes. I love the fact I waited over 1.5 years (Sept 2022 order) to find out the vehicle has not made it onto the "scheduled for production" list. Also really enjoyed the realization, that once I get it the dealer might just increase the price on me; rare Prius Maximum Yellow color. And even better if I wait long enough, I get to pay an additional $5,000 over others before me because the March 31, 2025 deadline for the Federal Rebate in Canada is coming up quickly. Alas, I have settled on a 2024 Ford Escape PHEV (full load, tri-coat white, roof, block heater even) with a $5,000 government rebate, $1,500 Ford rebate, and an additional $2,300 dealer rebate. Hey, for the $10,000+ savings over the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime (Mystery Arrival Edition) and the MORE comfortable interior... I'll take it!

[@andykeller243]

these are such a sleeper in the very crowded crossover market. They're too expensive now, but they used to be super reasonable. Got a fully loaded 2013 back in the day for under 30k. Still have it. It's a dog but it's super comfortable, pano roof, power liftgate, parallel parks itself, and amazing seat heaters.

[@blue_lancer_es]

The curvy bronco sport.

[@rileys03rex]

I really like the Titanium 2.0 liter turbo on the newer Escapes. The 3 cylinder SEL ain't bad either.

[@lego4virgo]

I have a '20 Ford Escape. I think this one does a good job of giving more style with the revised front fascia, and Jakub--no rattling in the rear like what you had with that Ford Bronc Sport Heritage! (My cousin experienced the same with her Bronco Sport Outer Banks and gave it up for a Kia Sportage). Also, more rear leg room/reclining seats in the Escape vs the Bronco Sport, though the Bronco Sport makes up for it in more cargo area. I have a regular ICE 1.5L version, and I think I'll take my hp/torque numbers over fuel efficiency. But I'm impressed how many folks really love this PHEV version.

[@heinrichdude]

The heated seats in my 2020 Escape are a little psychotic as well - so damn hot! Thankfully in 2020 they still had physical buttons for all the climate. Shout out Europe for ensuring our physical buttons will return.

[@FrenchSmitty]

Same with my 2021. Level 3 and even level 2 just burn my ass and my back 😂

[@timtroke]

Have a 2023 and love it, no speed records, but great on gas, has lots of room for moving things in the city. Easy to park and you can get one inside of a few weeks instead of waiting a year.

[@marcocatano554]

ditto

[@aaronkoch3273]

My '16 Volt is getting WAY up there in miles, and this is a perfect review for me now.. Thanks, looks like there are still some PHEV options out there I can live with and actually find for sale.. Good review!

[@EastonHB27]

Definitely get this over a prime. Gonna be cheaper and probably a little nicer on the inside. A lot more modern too

[@sic22l]

@@EastonHB27I'd say Toyota has a nicer interior. Ford drives much better though and it actually has sound insulation.

[@ManoloTakamoto]

Definitely consider looking at an Outlander if you’re thinking of getting a PHEV, they give you so much stuff as standard at a much better pricing than a lot of other options and the outlander phev does not have a cvt, only dual electric motors so that’s a win in my book

[@AyoBrownKid]

This is not my favorite trim level but there is some value in this vehicle. ford really nailed the styling on this refresh.

[@Pro-Gaming244]

I've been looking it you buying one, so thanks. This helps out a lot

[@14s0cc3r14]

Honestly the Ford Hybrids are really good. In Illinois they still run 2008 Escape Hybrids as taxi’s

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

There also Escape Hybrid taxis in Manhattan New York City too

[@themidnighttavern6784]

That's the same engine as this and the maverick. Very durable powertrain.

[@lovswr]

My 2016 Escape Titanium was about 36 thousand. (Amurucaan). I had all options except the engine block warmer. As you discovered it was surprisingly nimble, for what it was. Same color as your tester which was new for model year 2016. I would still have it but those (conventional) transmissions were trash. I sold it at 105,000 miles. I do miss it. Thinking about getting a 2020 Escape Hybrid or a used model 3.

[@aboutface102]

So glad I got the 21 before they put everything on the screen. I don’t care about the bigger screen. I want a small touchscreen for media and physical buttons for everything else!

[@carlosm4870]

We just found a 23 model never titled, 32 miles. Ford gave us 0% financing, 2k off sticker and 2k trade in bonus. We are very happy

[@Gherbert1348]

Wife has a 2017 Escape... While overall it has been just OK. It's also been a pain for repair costs when it has needed it. I don't think I'd buy it again but she likes the Ford ergos/layout of the cockpit.

[@e.s.5271]

Same here. Because of my wife is addixtes to ford adaptive cc, steering wheel and seat ergonomics. I had to return 1 day old bmw 530e. She only wants to drive ford and hated the BMW. Now, I am watching this review to see if I can see myself in one of these. We drive two fusion plugin hybrids and are extremely happy with them.

[@calebflom5275]

I have the 2023 Non-Hybrid in the platinum trim with the 2.0l ecoboost and in town i def lose a lot of mpg at about 24-25, but on the highway I am still seeing well over 30

[@austinhall7235]

Believe it or not with the "shakey" turbo 3 the vehical is plenty quick enough. 0 to 60 in 7.7 seconds. I mean it not fast by any means but adequate. It never feels slow. It has more torque than the hybrid. 190lb-ft vs 155lb-ft on the hybrid.

[@jerrykorman7770]

I have a 2021 Ford Escape with the 1.5 3 turbo as a company vehicle. If driven strictly town/city it tends to be a bit shakey at a red light, especially in winter. Not VERY shakey, but it reminds you that a 3 cylinder is under the hood. In summer, and highway driving, one wouldn't even know a 3 cylinder is powering the vehicle. I recently test drove a 2024 Ford Escape PHEV in a combination of city and brief highway driving. The sales guy had actually charged the battery before the test drive. I found the drive very relaxing and didn't have any issues with the brake pedal. I tend to be a very relaxed driver anyway. I used to have a 2004 Prius so I knew how to carefully modulate the pedal. In the end, I ordered a '24 PHEV Platinum with Premium Package, in the exact colour I wanted.

[@JZirn]

I am forever thankful for my ‘17 Escape. If you find a good one on the used market it can be great car. Wouldn’t buy new though.

[@BubbleTech223]

good angle with showing the seats

[@VietNguyen-nc8sn]

Bring the Fusion back

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

The Focus and the Taurus too

[@snakeeyes9246]

​@@jonanthonylosito2004if I ever became a police officer, I'd only drive one of the sedans. The two choices in service today are the Taurus Interceptor and the Charger Enforcer they reviewed a few years ago.

[@111danish111]

The Seiko is back.

[@OlTrev]

I don't know about the current models but my wife had a 2014 Titanium AWD with a detuned Focus ST engine, and that thing was surprisingly fun to drive, and I had the Focus ST at the time. Blew everything in its class out of the water the only competition was the Kia Sportage when they refreshed them in 2015 and had an awd turbo 4 edition. Everything else was gutless and slow.

[@BZ1340]

I wish in your reviews you challenged or at least the stereo got a good test. On all reveiws

[@lanesworld4000]

Living where it hails sometimes, those ridiculously large sunroofs make me nervous 😂😅 No hard buttons is a deal breaker.

[@cbotten106]

Hail yeah!

[@TY13RS_5.0]

We have the 2023 Escape PHEV and on our drive mode screen we have the option to do "EV Charge" while driving. It definitely puts more of a load on the engine and sucks up a LOT of fuel

[@ngrinshift4383]

Second wheel that reminds me of Hyundai. The other one is from an Explorer that resembles the Ioniq6 N "rolling test lab" they crashed at Goodwood.

[@Oliver-nt8pw]

Jacob against noise regulations the first thing that makes me question my bro love for Jacob.

[@ram64man]

I have one already, but had the same issue most eco tech engines had Ford ended up replacing the engine after 20,000 less than 14 months old , now that’s been recalled under the latest mandatory recall, not sure what I’ll do after 24 months

[@user-tb2qv8rt7r]

I love it but for the next video can you please please do 2024 Kia sorento gasoline edition and also can you get road rider brown with an olive brown leather seat for the interior. And also please tell me the horsepower and the torque and also the capacity and also make the video little longer thanks straightpipes

[@martinmackye9865]

Absolutely absurd price. Strange times we're in.

[@minghanxu7199]

Prior 2023, this PHEV qualified for ~$7k tax credit, so you could get cheapest trim at $28k. I got mine with $30k after tax. Can’t beat the value at that price. MPG is easily 40+ with depleted battery and it’s smooth around town

[@philippeboilard7781]

If you don’t take the big screen option you still have physical buttons for climate control and heated seats. Have a 2023 st line hybrid as a company car. Hard to believe that at that price point simple features like the front windows aren’t one touch up/down aren’t included. A 2017 trendline plus Jetta has those features, and the same gas consumption.

[@benjaminbrown7127]

This is a good work car and that’s about it. I have a 2023 escape st line. It’s pretty nice, nothing special. Not too bad for 27k (they marked off 6k idk why)

[@Accost2u]

50k in the US, absolute piece of junk. Ford is out of their minds with their prices and cheap quality these days.

[@powrich12]

As a Ford owner.... It's ford, what do you expect?

[@anthonybelyea1964]

All the car companies are out of their minds with car prices if they think people are going to lay down that kind of capital on a depreciating asset they're stupid and the ones that do are stupid prices will go down when people refuse to pay these ridiculous prices for Junk that just depreciates in value👍🏼😎🇨🇦

[@DrClaw77]

Yeah. FERD exemplifies modern Malaise. No cars, all trucks and SUVs, high prices, questionable quality.

[@Scott-N-Atl]

All the manufacturers are out of their minds with pricing these days. The very base Toyota Tacoma is $31k. (Tack on another $3-5K of crap if you have to deal with the Southeast Toyota Distributor Network.)

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

I mean the Blazer and the Grand Cherokee are also overpriced. Never buy newer American products.

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I like the looks of the Escape, it drives nice (with the ecoboost), it's comfortable and much more affordable than the Rav4. I seriously considered an ST-line with the 2.0 Ecoboost but all the dealers near me only had the tech package with the big screen and after a 10 minute test drive I just hated it, especially with gloves on! It was -37*C that weekend and I had to take my gloves off to adjust the heater controls. Pardon me but hell no.

[@uhAlphaFox]

I don't think the Toyota PHEV modes are that confusing. You have Hybrid, Electric, Auto, and Charge. Fairly straightforward.

[@needles_balloon]

12:59 The 2023 US version has an EV Charge mode, unsure why it's omitted in your 2024 Canadian model.

[@BennyZ88]

My 2023 Canadian model has the charge mode…

[@diamondd2778]

I love the boring cars! ❤ the episode!!! ❤ from Australia ❤

[@user-un6wm4oh5s]

I love your videos

[@IvanMacKenzie]

Climate controls were not on the 2026 Euro NCAP list of hard buttons. The only items listed were "...Those critical tasks include the direction indicators, hazard light activation, honking a horn, turning on the rain wipers, and activation of an SOS function to automatically call emergency services in a serious event.". Hopefully the list will grow over time. 🤞🤞

[@TheStraightPipes]

We will force it to grow

[@PaulHo]

The Corvette hat! 😂 Escape PHEV or Outlander PHEV?

[@sic22l]

It has one massive advantage over the RAV4 - sound insulation. Ford has one, Toyota doesn't. Also surprisingly the hybrid AWD variant has an actual driveshaft to the rear wheels.

[@TATTEDGAY]

I have a 2023 with the 2.0 4 cylinder non hybrid. It does 250HP and 280 lb ft torque and I like it 😊🤷🏻‍♂️ oh and I tried the fan speed Spotify thing and it didn’t happen on mine. I tried it after I saw this post on insta lol

[@andrewdonald3529]

Is this the same as the kuga in Europe

[@zmperry1]

The bronco sport is basically a 2008 escape!

[@OhWowww]

Hey Jacob! What is the watch brand you are wearing? Rolex Datejust? Love the strap:) Thank you both!!👌

[@TheStraightPipes]

Vincero

[@timtroke]

@@TheStraightPipes Don't let@NicoLeonard know, or maybe you do!

[@pjkr123]

Honda HRV twin?

[@billystpaul8907]

I have a 2015 SE AWD Escape. Got it used. Don't know how a car sold in Quebec would up in MN? I get good milage. Have sensor problem that no one can figure out, so I live with it. The turbo does lag, but it has not went out yet. Have had above average repair costs.. But, winters are hard on cars up here. Not a big fan of the ECO-BOOST motors. Would not buy a Ford again.

[@bigkev2613]

That's how I feel about my Expedition brakes I hate the way it feels

[@jimh8633]

When they revved it to hear it outside I thought my mother's sewing machine had come back from the dead.

[@jacksonduval4995]

Suprised they didnt try the escape ST

[@DeepFriarShow]

Wow they made a Honda clarity hatch.

[@remymartin15]

All the cars!!!!

[@kylegriffiths5990]

These days efficiency just means more complication, higher repair costs and a shorter life of the car before its scrap. The only exception is really Toyota/Honda hybrids.

[@ArthurBenetton]

I don't hate the Mach-E (nor do I passionately love it, but I don't mind it) and just seeing these side by side it makes me further appreciate that the Mach-E "is" a Mustang - it's so much sportier in stance and proportion. Even in real life, I think the Mach-E sits on the road like a Mustang (obviously as a reimagined one). And this, well, sits like an unoffensive family crossover - as it should. Not a bad effort from Ford. (Although I also agree, the "real" Ford escape - the boxy one - was a cool and surprisingly iconic car. The Bronco Sport has probably taken that place, but this one really is as uninteresting as any Rav4 or CRV. But again that is probably the point. I'm actually more sad about this one being named the Escape than the Mach-E being the Mustang!)

[@dabrownguy7356]

I drive a base model 2003 currently as it’s my company car. I personally wouldn’t buy one unless I am able to get one cheap. I like the older 2015 which they gave me prior to this car more. Not so plastic fantastic.

[@Nonno-ei3wp]

Bh. Bhj uh

[@Twincity55]

This competes with a chevy trailblazer, not a chevy blazer trail sport. Almost got there lol

[@ron4274]

8:12 Yay Euro NCAP!

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@r5LgxTbQ]

seems like it's still quite similar to the C-Max hybrid from 2013

[@ruvindap66]

Fix Or Recall Daily

[@o0260o]

If the bronco sport is getting that screen, I won't trade in. That's a deal breaker. I don't need a damn tv.

[@you_want_some_gamer8553]

What is towing capacity?

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

Probably 2,000 pounds.

[@OPMDK]

The 2025 Santa Fe is CA$56k after tax… but of course you don’t find Hyundai dealerships in say Wainwright, AB, so I guess you’re paying for the extensive rural dealer network when you’re buying ford/chevy/Stelatis…..

[@hueything228]

Elon was right...if mainstream chinese cars (phevs and evs) were allowed to come to NA, the existing brands can't compete,save for Tesla. For 50k usd, that's a fully kitted luxury car in China.

[@cakeisalie]

sucks that they discontinued Escape here in South East Asia in favor of the Chinese designed/made Territory

[@didierdominique9372]

will we see a Subaru Soltera review soon ?

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

They already said they're not going to. Considering the recalls the Solterra and the Toyota BZ4X had. The wheels were falling off.

[@tannerbo]

I bought the renewed escape and I regret it because it lets in a lot of noise, it will give you a headache when you go long distances.

[@user-tb2qv8rt7r]

Straightpipes are gonna make new car review video please

[@user-by9qd4wv7o]

The new Escape looks like the 2013-2019 Escapes again.

[@SugarBrownie9]

Should’ve done the st line elite😂

[@chrisdooley1184]

Doesn’t seem like that hybrid system is providing much torque here smh 🤦‍♂️.

[@raldyjimenez3319]

woootwoooot?!!! 55K?!!!! Geeez No way im buying this then.

[@terryjross]

“It’s car” ‘nuff said

[@Barobran92]

The Escape is not good looking in the least. That stupid light bar on the front doesn’t even flow into the headlight and doesn’t fit the design, it just looks like an after market light strip and they removed the side view mirror turn signals from all of the Escape trim levels. I couldn’t imagine getting an Escape with all of the other great choices in the class.

[@ichallengemydog]

I drove one as a rental. If yiu could drive a microwave this would be the experience lol

[@user-tb2qv8rt7r]

Straightpipes I am not gonna lie this video kinda bored it does got action or fun. I will give 7.5 out 10 not bad not good in the middle. The last video about BMW and Lexus car review I love that one I am give that 9.8 out of 10

[@phbuss]

Your B-roll footage looks a bit low resolution 😕

[@TheStraightPipes]

The camera we use now just can’t focus well unless the car is right next to it

[@phbuss]

@TheStraightPipes I see, keep up to good work though 🙂

[@TheStraightPipes]

❤️

[@somerandomfella]

Must be the new Ford Golf R.

[@markcoopers1930]

Should replace this car in the lineup with the Mondeo. Oh goodness not the panel HUD 🤢

[@jonck146]

50k for that!! Man I’m nowhere as near as buying a new car as I thought. Used Lexus/Toyota, Honda/acura for the win.

[@ryanjohnson8960]

That price is actually insane…

[@oliverreimers3597]

In the european market this is the "Kuga", easy to understand why you wouldn't go with that name, especially if you want to market this car to middle aged women 😛 Nonetheless: Big yay for larger and more responsive infotainment, Big Nay for removing the excellent setup of physical buttons from the previous model...

[@Bolanderr]

The MSRP is pretty irrelevant. I don't know where everyone in the comments here lives but the out the door price in Canada when you actually go to the dealership is much lower than what is being suggested here. I am getting to like $46,000 without much negotiation for the base PHEV including $5,000 IZ rebate and 13% HST. I can tell based on my discussions the dealers are willing to go lower than that. That is more than $10,000 less than the best apples to apples RAV4 prime price I was able to negotiate and those are not even available. Even if the RAV4 Prime was available, there seems to be no room to negotiate with Toyota given the demand and the lease and finance rates are significantly worse as I write this. So, would I rather the RAV4? Yes, but given the price difference and if financing/leasing, my payment will be like $200+/month less on the lease for the Escape with comparable mileage/$ savings. Given all of that, I think this vehicle is pretty compelling as an alternative.

[@kensai69]

I didn't know Ed Sheeran do test drives in NA

[@MrRobi10]

In Europe, it's the best PHEV on the market, you can't find another car with this price point offering you a lot of options for less money. RAV4 it's way too expensive and way too boring, Sportage it's the same, really expensive for nothing, so Kuga it's the best for under 40k euro.

[@chaseanderson3165]

This car gives off a hip grandmother vibe. Wonder how many will buy it

[@hamburglar83]

How do you review cars and not know what this car competes with? Equinox not blazer. Blazer competes against ford edge. This car is tad small in class like cx5… in the trunk space. But I prefer that to giant sportage or rogue. Price on fords are too high which is why you can haggle down price and apr. at least ford gives you choice , though I think bronco sport will eventually take over, ford was smart calling it that.

[@needles_balloon]

This car is only worth getting in the hybrid trims for its good fuel economy and better reliability over the ecoboosts (the 2.5L is a decade old, time proven engine). There are several much better options if you want a non-hybrid in this class.

[@danielrcoster]

Every car should be loud lol

[@ltkwok]

Back a few years back, I hear Ford targeted the Escape for woman & Bronco Sport for Dudes. Both are on the same platform… But there is no PHEV in the Bronco Sport.

[@jadmalala]

Looks like the 2021-2023 Ford Territory in Asia-Pacific

[@user-bq4sy7kq6g]

When it accelerates to sounds like a tin cans rubbing on the floor

[@xirfan]

This is called Kuga in the UK, Escape is a superior name.

[@tvanb]

I cant imagine that thing not smelling like a damn rental car.