I own a 2022 escape PHEV. We love it. Does everything we need. Incredible mpg.

Coming from a 2006 Escape, I initially preferred the boxier look of the Bronco Sport, but the smooth lines have grown on me. Fuel economy and AWD were most important to me, so I picked up a regular hybrid SEL AWD last month. Very happy with the efficiency and quietness sofar, easily averaging 44+ MPG.

@puhoyzzee4364

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2022 looks great, however has sync 3.. 2023 looks worse imo but it has sync 4

@edlawrence6553

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Back in December 2019, for a Xmas gift to myself, I traded in my 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid for the 2020 SE Sport Hybrid. I liked the 2006 boxy design, as it accommodated two full size bicycles better. But, overall my wife and I really love the newer model, particularly her. She would not drive the 2006 unless she had to. In retrospect, I’m glad I gpt the 2020 when I did, as the pandemic hot three months later.

Seeing that you are 'oh so close' to hitting 100K subscribers, let me be the first to congratulate you, as I am sure it will happen in the next few days (hours?)! I always wondered about your teaser of reviewing a "windowless white van". I mean, big deal, right? Then I got to thinking that this must be a very special windowless white van, perhaps something that hasn't quite gone on sale yet. Maybe it's a Canoo, or another company's electric van? Now I am excited to see what it will be! 😃

@MicahMuzio

2 жыл бұрын

Mike! You're right. I wanted our van review to be special. We explored a range of ideas but landed on a concept that I'm hoping everyone will enjoy. So close!!

@citibear57

2 жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio Thanks Micah! Now I am even more excited, both for your 100K subs, and for the review!

@digby_dooright

2 жыл бұрын

@@MicahMuzio YAY!!!!! Congratulations on the 100k subscribers. I knew you guys would make it! 🥰🤩🤪😺

@MicahMuzio

2 жыл бұрын

@@digby_dooright We’re grateful for all the support you and others have given us. 💛💛💛

Great review as always

If you look at sales numbers, the new design doesn't appeal to as many people as the old one. Sales have been falling since the new style came out. But a refresh is planned for 2023 which looks like a blend of the old and new styles.

It looks like the happy Mazdas of yesteryear

I looked at one of these but bought a rav4 prime instead for awd, more range, and power.

Awesome! I hope they make a plug in maverick too

The optional turbo engine is a 2.0 liter, not a 2.5 liter.

We're SOOOOOOOOO close to the review of that van!!!!!! ☺️☺️☺️

My favorite KZread family. Fun as always, keep up the great work guys ❤️👍

@MicahMuzio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million, Sid!!

I almost don’t want to agree with that Costco membership analogy but… the more I think about it… yeah you’re right 😂

Glad this got a FAMILY FRIENDLY review! Although, I think this is a compromise car and it should be compared to a VOLVO XC60 and RAV4 PRIME. So, in the realm of being able to hold the engine in all ELECTRIC and essentially run this car as an FULL TIME EV. This replaced a 2013 CX5 with 200k miles. (we tried to wait for Mazda to come out with a viable RAV4 prime type option). The car sits much higher than the CX5 which is good and bad. View is nice, it def feels top heavy to the CX5 which is much more tossable and eager to dive into corners. Over time its not as big a deal. We try to drive it as an EV only in most scenarios. I think this does not have as much luxury and comfort of the VOLVO or the PURE speed (0-60 5.7 secs) of the RAV4 PRIME. But could be a great transition car until your next inevitable FULL ON EV purchase in 4-6 yrs. With its forward thinking tech, it should return decent residual value with its added $6800 federal credit that will be going away soon? Other cars we considered in order of preference. RAV4 PRIME, VOLVO XC60, BRONCO SPORT(? No Plugin??) MAZDA CX5 and MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV.

For the safety information you guys should reference the iihs, they're tests are more modern and rigorous. They also account for headlights and active safety features.

@MicahMuzio

2 жыл бұрын

Yours is a well-timed comment. All the videos in our editing queue and moving forward reference the IIHS as well as NHTSA. Cheers!

I feel like they made the escape into the focus and the bronco sport into what the escape should've been by how it started.

If someone tried to make an ugly Mazda CX-5 it would look pretty much like this. Also…the upgraded Turbo option is a 2.0L not a 2.5L.

I always enjoy watching you guys' videos for many years, with real practical responses from mom, dad, and kid's perspective. This generation Escape, also has that "meh" emotional factor, unless the previous generation (2017 MY) that we loved enough to purchase outright. The thing that bothers me about this generation of Escape is the inboard armrest position, as also pointed out in this video. It is actually lower than the outboard armrest on the door. For the 2017 model year, Escape's inboard armrest was higher than outboard armrest, interestingly. C'mon, Ford, why is it so hard to make the arm rest the same height like other car makers do? For vehicles with armrest that's attached to the driver's seat that can move up/down, it is forgivable if the left/right armrest are at different height at the extreme seat height setting. But for fixed center console armrest? Ford must not make equal height armrest a priority. Please take note, Ford.

Micah & Evie, great video review, thanks. Btw... when you were driving the vehicle did you try putting the Drive Mode Control into "EV Now", and if so, how was the acceleration in that EV-only mode?

If that's the Costco membership of cars, what's the Sam's club?

Michah, you are a most excellent automotive reviewer.

@MicahMuzio

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And you are very kind for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment, John. Cheers!!

I'd like to replace my current Ford with another Ford... hopefully the next-gen Escape's frontend will be more attractive, as I prefer some of their previous designs better. I also like Toyota reliability but I also realize it's difficult for Toyota to design an SUV frontend that doesn't resemble a Star Wars storm trooper helmet. :-)

@gregkramer5588

2 жыл бұрын

We looked at those and went 2023 Sportage, worth checking out the reviews.

@534N69

Жыл бұрын

Success. It is ! Lmao

That turbo Ecoboost is 2.0T, not 2.5

Congratulation Muzios!

Amazing video! I can’t wait for 100K!

Hey Micah, nice video. Question: I noticed it wasn’t mentioned so it probably wasn’t any noticeable to you/your family, but at my job we get Escapes coming in every once in a while and I’ve noticed that the seats have this weird “bolstering” on the rear part of the seat bottom, and that part is so stiffly padded that it’s EXTREMELY uncomfortable for me no matter how I try to sit in the seat. Since they’re all rentals tho, we only get mid level trims and I haven’t sat in a titanium so maybe that issue is fixed in the higher trims

The turbo is a 2.0 not a 2.5! Same one in the Bronco sport, Maverick and Edge. The 2023 Escape is getting a refresh thank gosh, this one is so outdated looking.

Actually latest gen Escape doesn’t have 2.5 turbo engine with 250 hp it’s 2.0 turbo which does. 2.5 only comes with hybrid and Phev.

I previously owned an Escape, and honestly, I think the old one (I had a 2013) looked better. Though the technology Ford packs in these new ones is hard to avoid, lol.

@juanda1995

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. The previous gen (specially after facelift which also gave Android and Carplay) looks waay better.

"or you can wedge it into the other one... but I feel it's not meant to be there" innuendo iguana where are you!

We have the previous generation Escape, and one of the few cons that I have is the visibility close to the A pillars, it kinda forces you to move around a little bit. Also, not sure if this version does it, but the one we have has a sliding center armrest.

@janaaj1an889

2 жыл бұрын

Does it come in a hardtop?

@LlyleHunter

2 жыл бұрын

It was the same way on my Durango. When the mirror is attached and extends directly from the pillar there’s a diagonal peripheral blind spot.

I see a big future for this in fleet sales.

Sticker Shock has returned though it is a hybrid.

How did you miss the innuendo iguana at 1:35?? 50 DKP MINUS!

You forgot the Tucson & Sportage (coming soon) Plug-IN hybrids...the Escape is just too plain nowadays.

@lego4virgo

2 жыл бұрын

I like mine being plain--no one will notice it to want to mess with it. I even have a bland grey color for my exterior.

Can't wait for the van review! I have one pictured in my mind

@MicahMuzio

2 жыл бұрын

It's crazy how close we are! :)

I'm curious why no mention of the Subaru Forester when looking at comparisons in the same class. 26 to 33mpg with all-time AWD and presumably more safety features.

Smiley car 😊

Evie ❤ big mugs! (like Micah :) Good review. Too bad it doesn't have AWD.

Hmm. Quite an Odd Choice for having only AWD on the PHEV. Since an eAWD system would make a lot of sense. I've rented the 1.5 T before, quite smooth. Can't even notice that it is a 3 Cylinder, except stopped at a Red Light, with it in Drive. (While Engine Auto Stop is not working)

@bryancarrington3518

2 жыл бұрын

They offer it on the Lincoln Corsair, so I think they're reserving the feature to try to convince folks to go up-brand.

The Bronco Sport should of been the new Escape. This blob should of been called the Focus Cross or something.

Hate the styling of the latest Escape. On a positive note, I love your “boxer” shirt! #Subaru #Porsche

I have a '20 Ford Escape S w/AWD, w/1.5L I3. It's pretty good, though I wish the seats folded flatter than what they do, but I think it was the same for my '14 Ford Escape SE.

The bottom line is that it has no AWD. So as soon as you buy it the vehicle is worthless. You will have to give it away to sell it.Great review as always though.

The new Escape is the Applebee's of the car world. A safe and uninspired choice.

Not a big fan of the Ford Escape, considering the competition in this class is high. I’d personally would go with the Hyundai Tucson (Hybrid). Congratulations y’all with the 100K subscribes!!! Here’s a toast to a million 🥂

Is it true, Ford bought Toyota's hybrid system for the Escape hybrid?

@williamborges3914

2 жыл бұрын

A long time ago, yes. In recent years, nope.

Mazda Like/ Ok rental 🙀

It mostly CARS now adays.... Is the helichopper to expensive?

Iguana for "exposed" but not for "drippage issues?"

I think I'd prefer a Kia Sportage

The interior/exterior design is just so dated. Wondered how they even signed off on this design. The previous generation was wayyy better. Now looking at Kia Sportage/Hyundai Tucson for comparison, it just feels like the Escape is falling really far behind.

Almost looks like a Jeep Cherokee

Ilike the interior but the exterior...........mmmmmm

thought its the new HRV at first

Ford🤨

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