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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.
William Stopford
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 | ||
The Ford Escape is one of the best cars nobody buys in Australia. That dubious distinction also applies to the plug-in hybrid.
William Stopford
The MG HS Plus EV is Australia’s most affordable, and biggest-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2023 so far.
Mike Costello
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1999 - 2488 | 1490 - 1995 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 2.5L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
167kW - 183kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5700 - 6250 | 5300 - 5600 | |
Torque | ||
210Nm - 387Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
3100 - 4500 | 1700 - 4300 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.3 - 13 | 10.3 |