New Ford Escape Review // A Nice Surprise!

[@DaltonJohnA]

I had a 2012 Escape for 8 years, just bought the 2020 hybrid and LOVE IT... I am getting 44.8 mpg combined over 605 miles on a tank of gas! Plus the Ford 360 technology is amazing... my last escape was a real good car, no major issues in 8 years... I hope I have the same luck with this Hybrid... the engine btw is very responsive and fun to drive, in sport mode you can feel it shift like a gas motor,

[@scragrag]

Ford Escape,,,,,, you must be getting ......?......

[@DaltonJohnA]

Getting about 46 mpg and averaging 630 miles between fill ups!! It is really amazing! Plus I have now driven 30 miles on the freeway in one trip and the adaptive cruise control makes driving easier, using the Apple car play, or ford pass apps like Ford+Alexa also made this a more enjoyable ride... I could play Alexa games like “who wants to be a millionaire” or hear my tunes or switch over to Apple car play and listen to my podcasts, or music on Apple Music... the Sirius radio also lets me listen to my favorite teams local broadcasts of my favorite sports, and I can locate the least expensive gas on my route... all really fantastic useful technology... Ford 360 suite of safety features are nice, a little hard to get used too like a seat belt must have been when we first started wearing those, but I do like the blind spot monitoring and centering in my lane, also like the auto emergency breaking but hope I don’t have to use it!

[@Yotaciv]

Yeah girlfriend just got one too. 49 mpg in city and 38mpg highway. Only dislike so far is rattling in the speaker/sub in the back cargo area when the volume is over 5.

[@edlawrence6553]

In December 2019, I traded in my 2006:Ford Escape Hybrid and bought the 2020 Ford Escape SE Sport Hybrid. I’m averaging 40mpg overall; have achieved as much as 54mpg on multiple trips. A couple of brief trips--2 or 3 miles--showed 78mpg. As I’m planning some very long trips, I bought a full-size spare tire and rim for the lower cargo area--the area that holds the 12v battery. So, my mileage will drop slightly because of the increased weight. I’ve driven about 1200 miles since picking it up, and I’ve filled the car twice (approx 11 gallons), and the dealer topped it off for free (6 gallons) during a visit for a inspection. I think the hybrid is the best model. And if you can’t afford the Titanium (as I could not), you should consider the SE Sport. I’m happy with it!

[@sppd4601]

I test drove a 2020 Titanium recently, and I really liked it. The SUV was fast, handled great, and braking was solid.

[@frdjr2527]

Just got a 2020 Escape SE and love it! SE is very well equipped for the price, well worth bypassing the base model. It has the 1.5L EcoBoost 3-cyl with 181 hp. No problem on the highway. Same displacement and hp as the 4-cyl Fusion I traded in.

[@danielc3321]

Glad you talked about the plastic interiors in cars. Unless you move up to a premium brand or the highest trims, they’re all plastic. I’m not a Ford/Chevy guy, but they seemed to be unfairly maligned in this regard.

[@AlexAnder-ut9es]

I've had my Titanium for 10 months now and still love it. It's fast, comfortable & feature -rich. What other budget suv has automated parking that finds it's own spot, then either reverses or parallel parks in the spot & also pulls itself out of a tight spot; all hands-free. The driving modes & lane centering + adaptive cruise control make traffic completely stress-free & actually relaxing. Downside is I hate the rotary dial gear shift and the push button drive modes that force you to cycle through them all to find the one you want each time.

[@1989rs500]

Of all the negativity this new Escape has received and with all those presumptions I took a test drive and I am pretty impressed with the new Escape, Its improved a whole lot, than previous gen ones, compared with Rav4 and CRV, I dont think its a much better buy, but if one loves driving, Escape s definitely better than Honda and Big T

[@1989rs500]

@Nobody Too You Well I know more than that, but my point was not about Eacapes roots or past. I see a lot of people complain about how new Escape looks and even more complaining about poor plastics etc inside Escape True the Escapes fit finish and attention to detail kind of falls short of Honda,Toyota,Hyundai,VW,new Mazda products, but my experience driving Escape proved that, all these soft touch plastics etc are skin deep, the Escape is more than that, there jas been solid engineering for the Fords MK IV Focus based C platform, thats shows in how agile and smart it drives, it definitely drivers firmer than rivals which again might put off some soft floaty SUV lovers, but once it got into freeway speeds the Escapes control,handling,comfort were are nothing short of excellent, again not a big difference from Hondas and Toyotas but, better it is, and the power from those ecoboost motors mated with 10 speed ATs too were satisfying, I drove the 1.5i3 ecoboost, at idle, there were some minor vibes, but way too less to get noticed. And once past 2500 rpm even the 1'5 had more than enough grunt to pull 4-5 passengers. For the drive loop I did the Escape 1'5 gave a reasonable 28 mpg as well, that too with 4 on board and some aggressive driving.

[@gabrielalamberti5860]

$40,000? Nah, I'll wait 3 years it will be worth 12,000.

[@Lucky8s]

Dream on.

[@jt-eb4sp]

34k American

[@Davido50]

Love the new look! I had an 04 Escape 4wd an was excellent. Will be looking at this soon. Good job Ford!

[@raceface48]

Congratulations Ford, you've made your car look like every other car on the road. Bring back the boxier version!

[@STEVE33437]

I think Toyota & Honda surpassed Ford in sales can be summed up in one word~~~Quality.

[@Lucky8s]

Toyota, sure. Honda? Don't be ridiculous. The CR-V has engine issues. No thanks.

[@glenkellner9936]

Dennis Xu I had the same exact thought.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@Lucky8s LOL.. He said sales surpassed Ford regardless of oil dilution issues etc. . People still buy them and contribute to knocking down Ford year after year. . Look it up Denny. Let me ask you this, is actual sales results proof enough to warrant being ridiculous?

[@moeanthony9308]

@@Lucky8s Hey at least you read but don't be so quiet with facts.

[@Lucky8s]

@@moeanthony9308 Friendly suggestion, rewrite what you wanted to say. Didn't come out right at all.

[@FSXDave]

After seeing this it looks like Toyota has nothing to worry about.

[@nickolastiguan]

@@Lucky8s I don't think that's what Dave was talking about

[@Lucky8s]

@@nickolastiguan Damn lmao. I'm so used to seeing people say this Escape looks like a RAV4 that my brain defaulted that meaning as soon as I saw the words "looks like Toyota".

[@moeanthony9308]

@@nickolastiguan Thank you. In other words, no love for the Ford 's looks and Toyota easily has it beat.Pretty self-explanatory

[@moeanthony9308]

@guy proulx Tell that to Denny

[@moeanthony9308]

@guy proulx Yea it's his pet name

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Looks like a mismatch of other car makers cars

[@drewVL1]

They are trying hard copy the style but failed

[@jt-eb4sp]

Why would you say that. I had a 2017 Toyota RAV4 limited hybrid but when my lease expired I just didn’t like the look of the Toyota, nor the electronics. I like the clean look of the escape and then I drove one and found it superior to the RAV4, especially the ride , economy of operation and the electronics. I just purchased the titanium and am amazed at how many people come to check it out. And, mostly highway driving I gat between 42 and 43.5 mpg. 😃

[@Texter4545]

I like everything about it I just, can’t get over the front. Looks like a cayenne which is right but also reminds me of the fiesta in a way which I hate lol. Maybe it just has to grow on me.

[@Davido50]

It's better looking than the cheap design /driving dynamics of RAV4 plus Escape has better technology.

[@cesarjamie8475]

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[@callumroyal7785]

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[@musaenoch2277]

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[@cesarjamie8475]

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[@kellingtonlink956]

My wife’s Jetta has VW’s upgraded “Fender Acoustic” (8 speakers, plus 10” sub) and an ‘automatic’ transmission - not another CVT. Those two simple things pushed me to buy it. The RAV4 and the CRV don’t. A good transmission and a great sound system will make up for a lot. Well done Ford. It is very good looking too! The only downside is all that Plastic (plasticy looking pLeather), but as you said... they are all doing this. Thanks for the video.

[@kellingtonlink956]

I realize the unattractive Toyota has doesn’t have a CVT... but the RAV’s 4-speaker (6?) sound system was so unimpressive that I would not want to be stuck in traffic (or 5+ hour drives) with it.

[@FLJAMESFL]

Toyota has a optional JBL sound system that’s amazing.

[@byronoda1258]

CX-5 Bose stereo is Very nice.

[@craigmerkey8518]

I love my 2017 Titanium, I am looking forward to the new Escape in a coupe years.

[@OrieCipollaro]

I still own the 2011 model in that same color. I'm at 140,000 Miles and I absolutely hate the model out now! This new 2020 is sharp and if the price is right I may get it.

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review

[@ichallengemydog]

“I have a Porsche Cayenne “ that’s a weird flex lol

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

Just bought a 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Titanium FWD. The RAV4 was nice, but not $4K nicer than a comparably equipped Escape.

[@1badboykiller1]

Is that a 2013 Mazda cx5?

[@xplaur]

They will not lower the price as long they will present Ford as high as a Lexus (that's what they compare with, at least in the Montreal area). Now, back to Escape, to be honest, I don't like the exteriordesign yet, (neither RAV4 or CRV; pre-facelift Tucson was OK tough...), but technical speaking, I trust them (I own a 2018 Focus and it is the most fun to drive compact on the market right now, the DCT childhood problems are gone, etc...). All in all, a promising car in this category!

[@realityhurts8090]

you should do more reviews , you are very good at it more interesting cars too

[@Tinrs80]

Thank u for pointing out same basic interior as competitors. ive been in new RAV4 and new Escape & thought bout the same.

[@pjmcdonald3502]

At least Toyota lets you get the Hybrid no matter the trim level. Ford makes you buy the Titanium or forget the Hybrid. Not everyone wants leather seats and all the bells and whistles. Kudos to Toyota. (I know this does not apply to the PHEVs as Toyota is restricting them to a couple of higher trim levels.)

[@Lucky8s]

Toyota really is the leader in hybrids. The 2020 Highlander can be had (if they can actually produce enough...) as a hybrid in any trim, even the base L.

[@jm5912]

Not correct. The Escape SE Sport is a hybrid that is barely more than the SE (

[@pjmcdonald3502]

@@jm5912 Are you in Canada? Because in Canada, Hybrid is only available in Titanium.

[@kenhoward3512]

@@jm5912 I believe the SE Sport Hybrid also includes AWD. This is in the U.S., though. As a commenter below mentions, though, Canada's trim levels are different in content.

[@randomname9758]

Loved you on Driving television. Subscribed.

[@florinRS11]

I still prefer a RAV4

[@moeanthony9308]

Safer bet?

[@florinRS11]

@@moeanthony9308 Not only because of this.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@florinRS11 ah ok

[@florinRS11]

@Zenon Antruzinon I didn't have the opportunity to test drive any of them, but my feelings tell me to go with RAV4 (it has a nicer design and for sure it is more reliable).

[@damariuseaton6678]

guy proulx No, it might be because the Ford is more performance oriented, unlike the Rav4.

[@donteadoss]

Love the new look - finally - but the price point for an Escape is ridiculous - there’s way too many current and upcoming competitors in its segment and Ford has to do something more to make them stand out better imo. - Great review as always; thanks!

[@14s0cc3r14]

I’m still running the original 2001 Escape XLT, no major problems yet. This looks good but I’ll probably wait until they come out with the more “rugged” version they have planned

[@jameslonergan5840]

$40k for an escape???? Ford is crazy....

[@DanielBlaney]

It's in Canadian dollars. Keep that in mind.

[@trondeie9352]

Remember is made in USA,not in lowcost countrys.

[@mattjones3257]

The 2 liter is also approved to run on regular gas, it just gets moderately lower power output when doing so.

[@fitfam6202]

I’d still go with the RAV4. It has much better exterior styling, will run forever, and has ridiculous resale value.

[@kenhoward3512]

Appearance is only a matter of opinion. I've owned a 4Runner for 18 years, and you're right about Toyota's rep for long-term reliability, but, while ready for something new, the new RAV4's awkward, clunky-looking (to me) exterior is a deal-breaker. I'd also prefer the way the Escape sends power to the rear wheels mechanically, rather than electronically. There's really nothing from Toyota that interests me, anymore.

[@GoodSupply]

I really wish we could see more base model reviews. I’m cheap and would highly consider this car on an S, front wheel drive version. Buy snow tires and rims & you should be golden. People overlook safety and a Ford vehicle can take some punishment and protect your family.

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

I miss the days when cars had front bumpers. It gave the front end a "finished" look. The reason they disappeared is that having a front bumper was too "aggressive". So we had to get PC and make the cars more "gentle" and "kinder". Of course, this ignores the fact that the rest of the car will probably injure or kill a pedestrian without a front bumper. But it's the same nonsense thinking that cause the hood ornaments to be removed.

[@Motormouth...]

Not true. The whole front of the car, the bumper, lights and hood are built to collapse and absorb impact for pedestrians and it works.

[@ramspace]

Please do drive the 3 cylinders engine, and make the comparaison.

[@Davido50]

Test drove it. It's pretty impressive! Very smooth. Plenty powerful unless u need alot pwr.

[@frdjr2527]

@@Davido50 I just got a 2020 Escape SE with the 3-cyl. I like it a lot!

[@azharali-eo3ze]

@@frdjr2527hi, I’m planning to get ford escape 1.5L 3cylinder. Just want to get your feedback after three years how does it drives?

[@JusticeGamingChannel]

The interior is like everyone else, except Mazda, Mazda is killing it with the CX-5 interior, way better materials than the new Escape, sorry. Even the RAV4 interior is better than the Escape. The Escape is on the very cheap side interior wise.

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

Sport-AHj 😉😉 This is the first review I've watched that doesn't have Andrea in it. #weird I wouldn't' knock the 1.5L 3-cylinder. If you think about it, you've got larger displacement cylinders in that vs. the 1.5L 4-cyl EcoBoost that's in the Fusion. I own the 1.5L Fusion and have driven the 1.5L Escape. Wish my Fusion had the Escape's 1.5L hands down.

[@lylewilliams1371]

Thank you!

[@austenitex-Fe]

One thing I didn't like about your review was that you were a bit misleading about the 2.0L engine requiring premium gas. It does not..it runs perfectly without it...with a minor power reduction of 6-7 hp. Premium is recommended, for maximum performance, but in no way should this influence one's choice to get the 2.0L engine....so its not a minus...considering most of the competition cannot even come close to the power of this engine.

[@harrydost8557]

Currently driving a 2016 Edge Sport which I really enjoy. Ford needs to come out with a truly sporty Escape ST and it could actually compete with thé Macan at a much more reasonable price point. If they eliminated the glass roof, lowered it down by an inch or so bumped the power to 300 and give us an active exhaust note. In this segment there is no real competition from the Japanese or Koreans for a truly sporty offering. Ford can do it, just look at the Edge and Explorer ST versions.

[@Lucky8s]

Mazda CX-5 Turbo and Honda CR-V (which is actually pretty quick considering its engine displacement).

[@UESide]

You’ll see the Bronco Sport is the more competitive version- this is for past sedan owners. I’m pretty sure the new Bronco Sport will outsell the Escape.

[@ВячеславЧабанов-ь5т]

My dream!

[@TheWOWRichardqian]

Mazda: No one can make their cars uglier than our smiling face. Ford: Hold my unreliability...

[@10tenman10]

My daughter has the 2014 Titanium. No problems whatsoever (battery died after 5 years)

[@SALLY_SANDY]

Thank you 👍

[@stevenspecht001]

I really love this. My only issue is how expensive it is for even the SE trim.

[@chuc98]

The 12 inch digital display is also available on the Sport hybrid, not just the Titanium.

[@Motormouth...]

This is a review of the gas model

[@chuc98]

Motormouth yes I realize that. You mentioned the engine several times. However, saying the 12inch display only comes on the titanium is not accurate per Ford’s website. It’s actually an option on the SEL model...gas. So it’s not exclusive to the titanium at all. Standard yes, but not exclusive.

[@RayRiv73]

This, CX5 turbo or Spotage SX Turbo?

[@TheMetalmachine467]

I had a 2013 ford escape Right after the warranty went out so did the transmission than they want you to pay over 5 grand to fix it I had the dealer service it at 60,000 miles at 80,000 miles it went

[@BIGGELATO]

This is the result of a company that focuses on winners instead of focusing on winning. That’s why its rivals too the lead. Ford got stagnant with their Escape and now have to fight for the title again.

[@m4st3rm1nd9]

The front is inspired from Macan headlights and back from RAV4 tailights

[@mederic999]

eCVT comes with the Hybrid.

[@DanielBlaney]

Ecvts are different than regular cvts. They use a planetary gear set instead of the belts that a regular cvt uses.

[@jasonprice9823]

I had a new 2010 and still own a 2015.. I will not be continuing with Ford. Not a chance. Most likely moving into a Honda Ridgeline.

[@jasonprice9823]

They keep moving away from what I liked about the 2010 type models. Space and trunk room. I could load it up and go hunting or to the cottage. Golf bags could fit sideways in the back. The 2015, I have to put the seats down for golf bags. For perspective, our second car is a 2014 Acura ILX and I can fit two golf bags in the trunk. It’s silly I can’t do that in an SUV. The passenger seats are also very uncomfortable in the 2015 model. I won’t complain about them mechanically because they were great. It’s just s lot of other little gripes. As for the Ridgeline, I feel it’s the truck that 90% of truck owners actually need.

[@kenhoward3512]

A very thorough and enjoyable review. Unfortunately, it doesn't allow for much info about the SE Sport Hybrid model, which seems to be the ideal trim level combining enough power, excellent fuel economy, and many desirable features with a price that makes it a better value, overall, than the Titanium. I like the sleekness of the exterior, with the only real negative for me being Ford's well-earned reputation for problematic, newly-introduced vehicles. I'd wait a year, then see how the Escape is faring.

[@Motormouth...]

There will be a review of the hybrid coming

[@jm5912]

Being based on Ford Escape, I can't wait for the 2021 "Baby Bronco".

[@studio4life1]

As as ex Ford Focus Titanium 2012 owner and its abysmal Transmission issues, I can't emphasis enough to hold 2020 Escape purchase until their engine and TRANSMISSION pass their real-life test... What's the Cargo and Towing capacity??? Ford just can't compete with Toyata in terms of Quality and Reliability!!! Never Ford again.

[@adelinojeronimo5477]

Eagle SUV!

[@10tenman10]

I would likely never use premium fuel

[@chaseliu5011]

especially for a non-premium car

[@halohunter5217]

Premium fuel has nothing to do with premium cars... It's to keep spark knock from happening on high compression engines.

[@HCD488]

I would try to ESCAPE out off this Car 😂😂😂

[@antonthompson7838]

I don’t know why but in Britain it’s called the KUGA, I prefer the name ESCAPE it just sounds more apt!

[@halohunter5217]

Yea in Britain it gets a 6 speed manual too. They ruined the nose when they "federalized" it. The Kuga looks much nicer.

[@michalklucz6907]

Titanium is the entry level in the UK. I wonder if they rework the entire lineup or just cut all the low level specs

[@davidjym]

The Escape still looks too generic for my taste, not to mention how wide the vehicle has become ......

[@Brian.Martin]

i think it looks alot like mazda cx 5

[@jmcole56]

Looks good from all angles EXCEPT that front. Seems like all the parts are oddly out of proportion with the long headlights and upright grill. And like all past Escapes, pricey. luckily if you want one they have a history of fast depreciation.

[@sajmon1659]

2.0 Ecoboost to Europe please!

[@revnto7k]

Premium gas is a joke in an SUV... That should be for sports cars only. Also I wish they would stop using forced induction. I doubt any of these will be on the road as long as the older generation Escapes with the durable V6's. This is a vehicle I would not even consider owning, literally not at all.

[@jamessankey01]

Hey Zach ; big omission by not discussing awd options, especially the absence of it in the phev... The only one I will personally consider in the lineup, but no awd is a deal breaker. Sadly the new awd phev Honda crv is only in the USA. Also man, come on, in a cuv review, you've got to show us the trunk.

[@Motormouth...]

This is not a review of the PHEV.

[@jm5912]

I think Ford will rethink the omission of AWD in the Escape PHEV, or lets hope it at least shows up in the 2021 "Baby Bronco". One thing for sure, the AWD PHEV exists, as it is in the Lincoln Corsair.

[@msndotnet01]

I think the design of this vehicle can get dated in just a few years

[@10tenman10]

Does the engine stop at lights?

[@Lucky8s]

Yes, it has auto start stop

[@Lucky8s]

@guy proulx Pretty sure you're a Toyota fanboy so this might sting, but the 2020 RAV4 has auto start stop. Don't forget about the hybrid too. Sometimes you'll be driving with the engine off! Ridiculous, am I right (massive sarcasm, please pick up on this. I know English is a weakness for you)?

[@kevinW826]

Dennis Xu at least on a hybrid auto start stop makes sense as there is no starter in a hybrid. On a gas engine with a turbo, it’s the most retarded idea, just to make the government retards happy on gas mileage. Of course in real world usage there is no actual gas savings. It just wears out the starter, alternator, battery, turbo, engine internals, etc etc faster than they should.

[@damariuseaton6678]

Kevin Wright Those components come tougher made, I was worried about that too when I switched to my 2017 Escape.

[@Lucky8s]

@@kevinW826 There is a starter in a hybrid. It's just not a conventional starter found in gas-only cars. It depends. Honda's 1.5L turbo actually gets great fuel economy in the Civic and CR-V. The Civic gets 32/42 mpg. The Corolla 2.0L N/A gets 32/41 mpg. That being said I personally don't like auto start stop, but the concept makes total sense. Idling for just 10 seconds uses more gas than starting the engine.

[@Locotropic]

I thought it was a Hyundai before i read the description

[@glenkellner9936]

My 2015 F150 left me with a bad taste of Ford. I used to be a Ford fan but not anymore. To many electronic gremlins and Ford service doesn't really care.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Glen Kellner dealers hardly ever care especially about our minor grievances

[@gransport4246]

Looks way better than the Explorer

[@chuckwalla2967]

I hope the new 3 cylinder engine doesn't become a debacle like the PowerShift DCT's from a while back.

[@RemX405]

You would think Ford would go all out with their best selling car since they decided to stick to SUVs only... NOP, here's a bigger shoebox.

[@Lucky8s]

They're releasing another crossover with the same dimensions and a more rugged design soon

[@moeanthony9308]

@@Lucky8s Really Dennis? So bye bye to that godly Eco sport?

[@Lucky8s]

@@moeanthony9308 Look it up Moey.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@Lucky8s To be quite honest. I am really not interested in Ford. I will leave that to you for upcoming announcements as you just did.

[@Lucky8s]

@@moeanthony9308 Clearly.

[@iaviscorso2566]

Master, crv or this.., thanks.

[@daverichards1990]

No stop start?

[@peterzebot9863]

push button is for pansies. twist a key and strengthen those girly wrists.

[@damariuseaton6678]

Peter Zebot he's talking about auto start stop, not push to start

[@drambie]

You skipped the power and torque numbers for the hybrid version. Are those details not available?

[@Motormouth...]

I will talk about those when I get the hybrid to drive. This is a review of the gas models

[@CdnSkies]

Looks like a Kia. I'll stick with the Rav4 also,

[@JusticeGamingChannel]

The exterior design is dull, non-interesting, and just plain. The interior is cheap, and tons of plastic. The Mazda CX-5 looks light years better on the exterior design, and interior materials. Plus, the Mazda Turbo can accept non-premium gas just fine, with the same torque as with premium gas (just a little less horsepower, but still way above the base). I'm sorry, but so many of the things you mentioned are still superior on cars like the CX-5 and RAV4 compared to this one.

[@AlMansurpictures]

Budget option for Porsche Macan? 😁

[@mr.2cents.846]

Poor man's Macan?

[@nickr3441]

I press the"ring" button but I didn't get a update that you released it

[@Motormouth...]

Not sure what you mean?

[@flemminggregersen978]

I reckon he means that he even if had pressed the bell icon when subscribing to the channel he didn’t get a notification

[@flemminggregersen978]

when new video was published ...

[@Motormouth...]

Maybe refresh your youtube and try again??

[@Motormouth...]

Ah, got it

[@johnstrand2247]

It's a sub compact now?

[@kyle857]

Its actually bigger than the last gen.

[@ridaalosman8030]

The Escape 1.5 turbo engine falls behind the Japanese competition for the following reasons: - analog tachometer (CRV offers digital) -the engine is not peppy like the turbo CRV engine -only 4.2 inches LCD display (CRV offers 7 inches) -No remote start (CRV offers a remote start) - offers less safety features than what CRV, RAV4 and Forester offer. -lease payments are high (compared to CRV)

[@damariuseaton6678]

Rida Al Osman The CRV has oil consumption issues and a CVT which is enough to put me away from it. Plus, the 1.5 turbo and can be had with the digital tach and the 8 inch screen. Plus the 3 cylinder can tow 500 pounds more than the CRV and the possibly the RAV4.

[@ridaalosman8030]

Damarius Eaton I agreed with you that Honda cars in general suffer from oil consumption issues. However, I had a 2107 Honda CRV, and currently own a 2020 CRV. I haven’t noticed any oil consumption issues. I don’t understand the whole fuss about CVT. Some car manufacturers offer 9/10 speed automatic transmission as an alternative to CVT to save fuel but the transmission is almost never smooth (always chasing the right gear). Only the 2.0 turbo engine can tow more than the CRV or RAV4, which I believe cost 41K. For that price, I’d rather buy a premium brand.

[@damariuseaton6678]

Rida Al Osman The fuss about the CVT is that they are proven to be less reliable, and I just wouldn't trust a CVT Isn't the CRV towing capacity 1,500 pounds? The 1.5 Escape tows 2,000 pounds. I'm not sure what the RAV4 tows, but mind you, these are Canadian dollars, the Escape doesn't run that much in the states. The SEL can be opinioned with the 2.0, making it >$30,000, but right at mark.

[@calisthenicsnoob9990]

Hows B&O not the real bang and olfson?

[@Motormouth...]

Sub-brand. That's what the B&O rep told me at a Ford event

[@calisthenicsnoob9990]

@@Motormouth... oh ic, it seems like they dont really want ppl to find out, cuz i cant find any info online

[@CW0619]

Waaaaay to much for these cars.

[@tavs111]

i think if you can find a good used last gen its a better buy nothing wrong with it thats why they kept it so long

[@keithnewton8981]

Come on we gave had cylinder 1.5 for some time in Europe it good engine better in many respects to the 2.0 ltr, in Europe we have 1,5 turbo, 1,5 mild 48v hybrid , 1.5 hybrid and the phev plus full ev. The hybrid 2.5 curated with cvt and Front WD only We also get two diesel engine as well 1.5 TD 120bhp 2.0 TD 190bhp

[@mr.2cents.846]

I always felt tbe face doesn't felt finished. It's too roundish and should be more edgy like the back. More chiseled like the 2016 Ford Edge/Explorer.

[@eltonjohn3236]

Ford is so capable of screwing up a good thing. This was due three years ago, and it's still not up to CRV or RAV4 standards

[@MarkRVillano]

Exterior looks great, and I like the larger size, but they still look cheap on the inside. Especially those door panels. Two competitors that blow it away, insofar as the interior is concerned, are the Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Subaru Outback.

[@camaromike82]

According to ford.ca the 1.5L is an i-4 engine. Oh, and the 2.0L needs premium fuel to achieve rated power figures. Important piece of information considering fuel prices nowadays. Also, your reported fuel economy @3:55 is the 1.5L i4. The 2.0L is 10.4/7.5, again according to their website (www.ford.ca/suvs-crossovers/escape/models/)

[@markhaidar4572]

The old gen 1.5 was a 4cyl

[@markhaidar4572]

The old gen 1.5 was a 4cyl

[@Motormouth...]

They haven't updated the website properly. That's the information for the old engine

[@RobertPau]

...from the side, it looks like the Macan.

[@Ton-uy1xd]

This thing looks identical to Hyundai/Kia SUVs

[@footieballer]

Don’t like the look of the Cayenne either. I’m sure the Porsche drives well tho. The Toyota, Honda sell well because of reliability, period. Ford never owned up to that rep and has never made any indication their products have changed.

[@BIGGELATO]

It looks nothing like a cayenne bro.

[@ntokamak693]

Looks like the Porsche Cayenne and Mazda etc. everyone seems to be jumping on this shape band wagon has nobody got any imagination!

[@flakeu]

It looks like a pregnant Focus. I actually applaud Ford for having a hybrid version and plug-in but only making it available on the Titanium trim is gonna hurt them.

[@deionhughes6867]

In the US the hybrid is available also as the SE Sport. but for some reason in Canada it's only available as a Titanium model.

[@lapslapslps]

I hate the circular knob of transmission they are bringing in fords.

[@joseschweitzer]

Hyundai, Kia is that you?

[@chevy5755]

This thing just looks like it’s going to break down.

[@Davido50]

U must be viewing a Hyundai/ KIA review mistakenly!? We discussing the excellent new design of Fords Escape here. #Ecoboost

[@chevy5755]

@David Klimmek Buddy the Ford Escape is notorious for breaking down. Not to mention the terrible safety rating on the previous model. Fords in general aren’t reliable any more.

[@Davido50]

@@chevy5755 Dont know where U get ur (false) info from..or should I really say why U make up ur info?... i guess when U dont put up ur full name(real name?) your empowered to spead false info like CNN! Change ur life man. It's *new decade* for goodness sake. Ford Escape's are excellent small SUVs..have most engine choices/features.. *all new* for '20.. Top 3 for sales EVERY yr out of over 12 vehicle brand choices. EcoBoost engine technology (gen2) is being copied by most all..w/out Ford's success! Look @Hondas newest 1.5L TGDI plagued w/reliability concerns for example.. burning oil among other major issues. Ford F-series trucks #1 in sales for 42 yrs STRAIGHT & the most expensive light duty trucks on market. Mustang best selling sports car in history. Rated #2 Automaker in sales in USA. Family owned & controlled. Most direct- employees (58k) of any automaker in North America. 85%+ vehicles sold in USA are built in USA.

[@blackbeardd8159]

@David Klimmek He/she is required to ‘change their life’ because they don’t agree with you on something? OMG grow up dude. How could you be so ignorant? Where they might get their false or “make up ur info” from? Are you actually serious right now? Did they hurt your feelings? Oh we’re all so sorry 😐 Look up the previous Ford Escape crash test safety rating kid. It was rated “poor” and even failed the passenger side crash test. Here: www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2018-ford-escape-crash-test/?amp Video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZyUoX2aapefncU Ford’s Focus and fiesta models have bean plagued by serious issues with their PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmissions. It’s hard to say that all fords are reliable mate. Don’t worry though, hopefully your precious car company can make even more reliable vehicles in the future. BTW The name to someone’s account is completely THEIR choice. Why should they have to publicly show their name just to be able to comment something? Your a joke mate, an utter joke. Have a good one 🤙🏼

[@FePyroMaiden]

too bad that to get a 2.0L in the Escape it is so pricey now.