Still a household name in Canada, the Ford Escape compact SUV is now available with four different powertrain options. The latest to hit the market is a plug-in hybrid providing just over 60 kilometres of EV range. Ford also offers a regular hybrid as well as turbocharged three- and four-cylinder gasoline engines. Competition in this market segment is quite fierce, but the Escape is able to meet the needs of many drivers.
Pros
- Interesting hybrid powertrain
- Overall good fuel economy
- Convincing handling
Cons
- Uninteresting 3-cylinder engine
- Low availability of the plug-in hybrid version
- Ordinary interior presentation