CrossoverFord17% by Neofiliac Team71% by External Reviewers

Ford Escape 4 / Kuga 3

Compact Crossover

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The fourth-generation Ford Escape is a stylish yet practical compact crossover. Debuted in 2005 as the world's first hybrid crossover, the 4th-gen Escape brings back a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. Further features include more advanced driver-assist functionalities and enhanced connectivity.

Powered by one of two EcoBoost turbocharged petrol engines (inline-3 or inline-4) or Duratec engines running on the Atkinson- cycle (in the hybrid versions), the Ford Escape achieves high fuel efficiency and low emissions. The Ford Escape PHEV is rated by EPA at industry-leading 100 MPGe.

New for 2020, the sliding second-row seats in EcoBoost-powered models offer best-in-class legroom and voluminous cargo room all in one vehicle.

Ford Co-Pilot360 and FordPass Connect are among the long list of standard equipment. The former includes a range of driver-assist features, while FordPass Connect provides 4G LTE WiFi for up to 10 mobile devices.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 17%

Pros

Low fuel consumption
Cheap to purchase

Cons

Crossover nonsense
PHEV nonsense
Bad 0-100kph time
No powerful engine options

What external reviewers found

External score 71%

Pros

Excellent infotainment tech
Excellent infotainment system
Good fuel economy
Solid infotainment
Excellent on-road and off-road performance
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of standard tech
Lacks rear parking sensors
Lackluster on-road performance
Lackluster off-road manners

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.5 EcoBlue 120

1.5 EcoBlue 120 AT

1.5 EcoBoost 120

1.5 EcoBoost 150

2.0 EcoBlue 150

2.0 EcoBlue 190 AWD AT

2.5 Duratec 190 AWD CVT

2.5 Duratec 225 PHEV CVT

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External Reviews

cnet^[1]

Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The 2020 Ford Escape begins at $24,885, not including $1,195 for destination. Every Escape except the base S gets this 8-inch Sync 3 infotainment system. The new Escape has a lighter and stiffer chassis, lower center of gravity and retuned suspension.

Pros

Comfortable ride
Comfortable, quiet cabin
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

Lackluster on-road performance

digitaltrends^[2]

Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

The 2020 Ford Escape aims to soften the blow of Ford's car culling, but first it needs to prove that its better than the legions of other compact crossovers on sale today. We liked all three Escape powertrains we sampled, but we think the hybrid offers the best balance of power and fuel efficiency. Ford offers a three-year, 36,000-mile, bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Pros

Powerful hybrid powertrain
Comfortable ride
Good fuel economy

Cons

Lack of standard tech

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References

^ 2020 Ford Escape first drive: This small SUV has big appeal. [cnet].
^ 2020 Ford Escape first drive review. [digitaltrends].

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