2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid review

1. Electric-only range 

One of the things that set the 2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid apart is its powertrain. It consists of a 2.5L four-cylinder engine, along with a 14.4-kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that work together for a total output of 210 hp. This makes it great for driving in urban areas. The 2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid has an electric-only range of 37 miles on a full battery and an EPA-estimated 101 MPGe when in gas-electric mode. 

2. Passenger room 

The cabin of the 2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid is spacious and comfortable. It has room for five, with supportive seats lined with nice materials. Front passengers get 40 inches of headroom and 42.4 inches of legroom, with rear head- and legroom measuring 39.3 inches and 38.9 inches, respectively. In addition to space, there are a few amenities for a more pleasant ride, such as power-adjustable, heated front seats. 

3. Abundant room for cargo 

The ample room for cargo is another compelling reason to consider buying the 2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid. It comes with a large trunk that offers 34.4 cu-ft of space, and the overall cargo volume measures 60.8 cu-ft with the rear seats folded. That's enough room to fit several carry-on suitcases, several days' worth of groceries, or a few pieces of sporting equipment, gardening tools, or any other bulky items you may need to transport. 

4. Plenty of standard tech features 

The 2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid comes with a lot of standard features in the infotainment and connectivity department. The standard infotainment system includes a 13.2-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, as well as Bluetooth® connectivity, and navigation. Satellite radio, voice recognition, and four USB ports are also standard. 

5. Driver-assistance systems 

Rounding out the whole package of the 2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid is the wide array of standard driver-assistant systems. Among others, they include features intended to prevent an imminent collision, such as the forward-collision warning and forward automatic emergency braking systems. Furthermore, it comes with stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-centering assist, pedestrian detection, and traffic sign recognition.