#Ford escape plug in hybrid 2013 series

The larger turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is supposed to be the 2012 Escape’s V-6 replacement.

Passing power isn’t robust despite figures of 178 horsepower and 183 pounds-feet of torque, but there isn’t the same straining that you’d feel in the similarly powered CR-V and Equinox with four-cylinders. Acceleration is smooth as you move through the gears with the six-speed automatic transmission. The mileage figures will draw people in, and the little engine offers little turbo eccentricities.

Mazda’s new CX-5 bests the class at 26/35 mpg but with significantly less power. That’s just slightly better than the 23/31 mpg in the Honda CR-V and 22/32 mpg in the Chevy Equinox. The just-right engine choice is the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with estimated fuel economy of 23/33 mpg city/highway. See the 2012 and redesigned 2013 Escapes compared here.Īt the heart of the Ford Escape’s success are three engine choices, all offering 30 mpg or better on the highway, according to Ford estimates. It comes in four trims: base S, SE, SEL and Titanium. If you’re OK with the price of admission, the new Ford Escape is ready for you, and you won’t be disappointed. All of this comes with a premium price in a competitive segment. The redesigned 2013 Escape is different: No matter how hard I looked, I couldn’t find anything significantly wrong with it.Ī duo of new turbo engines offer better performance than the competition, the interior is roomy and comfortable, high-tech gadgetry works well, and it even looks cool.

But whether it’s the too-cramped Fiesta interior or the sluggish transmission on the Focus, these otherwise spectacular mainstream vehicles have had a few serious flaws.

#Ford escape plug in hybrid 2013 series

Ford has released a series of good-looking cars with excellent mileage lately.