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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 Skoda Karoq Comparison
Ford Escape
Skoda Karoq
2024 Ford
Escape
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2024 Skoda
Karoq
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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 Skoda Karoq STYLE 110TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
50L - 55L
325 to 380 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$36,490 - $54,940
$44,590 - $51,290
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smartly packaged, clever interior
- VarioFlex second-row seats
- Long warranty and service plans
Misses
- Excessive optional equipment
- Second-row space a bit tight
- Almost luxury SUV price as tested
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)
- Lane Assist (+$650)
- Premium Package (+$10,900)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,850)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,800)
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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 | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW - 183kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6250 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 387Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | 10 - 12.2 | |
