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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 vs Cupra Formentor Comparison
Ford Escape
Cupra Formentor
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2024 Ford
Escape
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2024 Cupra
Formentor
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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 Cupra Formentor VZe PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,490 - $54,940
$51,990 - $66,490
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp looks will turn heads
- Focused on fun with PHEV efficiency
- Still thrifty on fuel as conventional hybrid
Misses
- Getting pricey
- Isn't as fast or fun as VZx
- Still requires option packs
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
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Colours Available
The Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 - 2488 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW - 183kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6250 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 387Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 - 4500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
