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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 ST-LINE PHEV (FWD) vs Ford Escape VIGNALE (AWD) Comparison
Ford Escape
Ford Escape
2024 Ford Escape
ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
vs
2024 Ford Escape
VIGNALE (AWD)
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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 Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
68 km
57L
490 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$54,940
$51,590
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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
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
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
- Park Pack (+$1,500)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- ST-Line Pack (+$1,950)
- 20 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$500)
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW | 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6250 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm | 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 3100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 9.3 | |
