![]() The Escape Hybrid is the lightest in the segment with very compact dimensions for a crossover. The rear has a spoiler, LED tail lights, and the car’s name written on the trunk. To the sides, the Escape Hybrid carries a very similar design along with chrome surrounds and simple design whatsoever. The hood has some design to it which adds to the visuals as well. The features on this infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility along with Bluetooth for connectivity, while the music system is taken care of by a six-speaker sound system as standard that can be upgraded to a 10-speaker B&O premium sound system. The system has one of the smoothest UI in the segment, while also packing in a lot of additional Ford-exclusive services. The 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen powered by Ford’s latest SYNC3 infotainment system. ![]() That said, the interior on the range-topper is not very different from the other trims by way of the comfort on offer which is highlighted by the following features: The one zonk in the Escape’s interior is the quality materials that are only reserved for the range-topping trim only. The Escape and the RAV4 get a very similar cabin in terms of proportions, while the former gets a bigger cargo area. Second row (Headroom/ Shoulder room/ Legroom) in inches The upholstery is leatherette material with leather upholstery being optional on the range-topping trim.įront row (Headroom/ Shoulder room/ Legroom) in inches The rear seats get a similar level of comfort with the bench being comfortably set up for long drives. The seats are comfortable and have a range of adjustability right from the base trim onwards, while the higher trims get power-adjustability and heating for the front seats only. The Niro, on the other hand, gets an upper hand in the fuel-economy segment but the smaller tank affects its range quite significantly when compared to the Escape. The Escape is the best one in the comparison if you need to go out for a kong trip kudos to the impressive economy figures and a big tank that also helps in the range. That said, the hybrid proves how better it can be when compared to the non-hybrid Escape in terms of efficiency. The Escape is pretty quick too, with the times being similar to the CR-V.īeing a hybrid, the 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid is expected to perform similar to the 2021 model year, which does a pretty good job of maintaining the fuel-economy figures of up to 44 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway, for 41 MPG combined from the 14.3-gallon fuel tank. That aside, the RAV4 has the most output and also does the quickest times in the comparison. The Kia Niro has the smallest engine of all and clearly, is at a disadvantage when it comes to acceleration and power. The gearbox is pretty responsive and is quick to select the next required cog that gives a jerkless shift and burst of power. On the highway, the acceleration gets hindered by a bit due to the highway speeds but the electric motor ensures effortless overtaking. The engine is very punchy off-the-line and seems very eager in the city, which is also good for quick overtakes as well. ![]() Release DateĪlthough there isn’t an official confirmation by Ford regarding the launch date but, seeing past trends, expect the 2022 Ford Escape to be released in the Fall of 2021. To add to that, the LED headlights look cool as well. Also, the comfort level and bump in amenities justify the price premium over the SE. The SE is a very well-equipped trim but moving up to the SEL adds on the best packages that are an optional add-on on the former. Heated and power-adjustable driver's seatĪpple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Talking of features, the base trim is pretty well-equipped and has amenities like dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker sound system, and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot. These prices are for the FWD variant, while the AWD variants carry a $1,500 premium. ![]() As for the 2021 model year, the range starts at $28,030 for the SE trim and stretches all the way up to the Titanium trim that carries an MSRP of $33,600. The 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid is expected to be unchanged and hence, the trims will be carried over as is. ![]()
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