Is the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid BETTER than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
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- The ALL NEW Ford Escape Hybrid is here and ready to take on the class leaders from Toyota & Honda. Under the hood is 2.5L inline-4 combined with to electric motors for a combined 200 HP & mated to a CVT. The good news is the Hybrid version of the Escape has the same exterior dimensions as the conventional engine setup. On the inside you will find a totally undated interior. Is the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid Better than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
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The transmission in the Escape (which shares its design with the one used in several Toyotas; the companies cross-license the patents) is NOT a CVT in the conventional sense. It does not have belts and cones and no wear points like the those found in Nissans and other makes. Instead, it's an E-CVT which works by using a planetary gearset. The input from the engine is fed into one of the inputs, while the shaft from the motor-generator is fed to another. By varying the speed of the electric motor, you can change the drive ratio between the engine and the output shaft as well as split the power input to use just the motor or the engine or both. It's an extremely efficient and clever design and virtually bullet-proof, as there are no friction-based connections. It also doesn't produce that rubber-banding sensation you get with a conventional CVT.
Well not that many people understand the difference between cvt and e-cvt. Thats the sad part. Almost all automotive youtuber dont understand even the slightest concept of different types of engine, or transmission, even audio quality.
Excellent point, its a big point of differentiation! Sadly its still not that fun to drive but unfortunately 80% of drivers don't care. Hoping at least the paddle shift options remain available for those of us who like to hear the engine :)
@@tomstamatakos8027 There's no paddle shift in the Escape Hybrid. As in a Prius, the engine is somewhat decoupled from the wheels. If you can get past that, it's a very smooth driving experience - acceleration is even and linear. It drives much more like an electric car than a gas one.
Still , I think e CVT is a turn off. A lot of other manufacturers are having normal gears even in hybrid versions.
@@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib People need to get past this nostalgia for cars that shift gears and make noise.
I like your reviews because you do not edit or remove parts where you get stuck in what to say. You find something to say and fix your speech quick. This is a real review!!
I agree. Very natural and personal.
Your reviews are so helpful! I wasn't considering the Escape hybrid because I didn't think my almost 6'2" son would fit in the back but obviously he will. I wish I could understand the headroom calculation better. We will definitely do a test drive.
Thx Joe. First (and great) review of the new Hybrid I’ve seen. Looks like good fit for those moving from a Focus (2012). Very helpful. Like trim level and color combo. Will keep my eye out for your PHEV model review in the Spring. Great job!
I appreciate you letting me share it with you! I will have that PHEV model review for you!
How would you say the difference feels in the back/cargo space with the hybrid compared to the ecoboost model (I know the hybrid is slightly smaller, wondering if it is noticeably smaller in your opinion?)
I'm 6 months away from ending the lease on my 2017 Escape Titanium and the '20 Hybrid T was the model I was going to jump to. I was just waiting for your review to solidify my choice. If I can swing it...I think I found my next truck. Thank you very much. *thumbs up*
I think you will love it!
im sold on it to cant wait
Did you go for the hybrid Titanium?? I just bought the SE Sport hybrid because it was within my budget, but I’m wondering if the value prop is still there in comparison...
@@norsetomeadyou how’s the ford?
@@iAmpedrosilva It drives! Though I would neither recommend it nor buy it again. I’d steer clear of Ford entirely.
Hi Joe, great review of the all new Escape.
Hybrid cars have to have some exterior badging in order to let the fire department / first responder know what they are
dealing with in a RTA or similar dangerous incident.
Keep up the great work, love the channel.
It Does the Wiring are yellow which means Electric Hybrid
It is eCVT not true CVT. Just like in Toyota hybrid. Power split device. Really robust system that has the motors and engine mated together with planetary gears. So there is no belt in this system.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
So in other words get this over a Nissan
Hey Joe, what is your favorite practical hatch/suv of 2019?
"Dug out the door panel with finger nail." That's a good one Joe.
Thanks for sating that. It looks really interesting.
Weird that he didn't notice that it's not real wood, it's all plastic. That door design is much better than plastic painted wood.
Thank you always for the test drive... cool.
Love your work, Joe. I’m going to have to get some snickers with my next ride
Thanks Samuel! Good call!
I really don’t like how manufacturers are all doing the tablet thing on the dash. I think this escape look will probably grow on me. Great review. Thank you :)
I don't mind it if done with style like how the Germans do it. My BMW has a thinner but longer panel and it flows much nicer. Plus its HD display that makes the fords look like a fisher price toy. Very cheap looking. Joe mentioned it was like a Mazda but a CX5 interior destroys this.
I think they were doing it because of Mercedes etc...
Much safer to use than a lower level touch screen.
@@JustinAbroad They're doing it because it's eye level with the road, which reduces the driver distraction of looking down. Some cars even disable the touchscreen while in drive. This escape for instance limits function while you move.
I had a fusion with a large screen down low and now own a 19 CX-5 with a screen similar to this and it is a HUGE difference to me so much easier to view with it up high on the dash closer to the windshield plus the look of this I prefer over having a huge square cut out in the center of your dash to me that is much worse where as this style when you turn the screen off or took it out it doesn’t effect anything. What I’m saying is people complain saying it looks like an afterthought and I’m thinking shouldn’t it?
Great review Joe! Can you review the cheapest Escape you can buy with the smaller screen and see how it compares to other models please? Thanks Joe!
You want cheap hybrid, check out the Maverick
@@RobertBeedle Indeed I do! Thanks buddy!
I am impressed at how battery technology has improved. A battery has to go somewhere, but Toyota did a better job than Ford in the past. The Ford Fusion Hybrid had a really funky battery pack shape that limited useful trunk space (versus cubic footage measurement). This Escape not only doesn't lose a lot of storage space, it even has room for a real spare!
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
This escape look so nice, but what a shame that we can't get these in Indonesia since Ford doesn't sell their cars here anymore.
Thank you for all your reviews. Good stuff and I am addicted to the variety of your reviews.
Just one favour if you could mention the milage in KM as well, that would be very helpful for us in Canada.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for being so supportive! I will try to assimilate that in.
Use a calculator.
That "fender treatment" is to prevent paint chipping that typically happens around most painted wheel wells.
For a couple of years I wanted to have a 2010-12 Ford Escape Limited. Like the one with the navigation package, (has a screen inside).
Hey, maybe you can find a 2012 Limited. And make a review of it. To see how it stalks up nowadays.
I tell you, it makes me happy to drive it.
Nice review. Thank you for your efforts.
I appreciate that! Thank you for letting me share it with you!
Well Done 👍 very informative
My very first hybrid SUV!! Good video Joe.
Good call Jeremiah!
I am in Australia and have a Focus Titanium with basically the same dash layout including placement of the ignition button. The trick is not to try to push it with your index finger, use your thumb. Place your right hand horizontally on the dash and the button is placed perfectly under your thumb. Looking forward to getting the plug-in hybrid version of the Escape here.
Thanks for sharing that great input Garry!
Escape badging and much of the interior reminds me a lot of a Range Rover. Like it
Hello sir , can I ask you about the plug-in hybrid petrol engines fuel consumption, I red a article saying it very very efficient in fuel consumption and it’s price please ,
Very nice review Joe, I have to say I'm not really an SUV guy but I'm liking this particular package with the Ford Hybrid system. Good stuff, great fuel economy, decent power. Whats not to like eh?
I am so glad that I can share this Escape with you!
saw one today, very huge and suprisingly nice
The styling is nice looking and honest, save the pretend stuff for the Bronco.
Great way to put it Judy!
Good luck with the oil leaking issues that Honda still hasn’t fixed with the CRV....
The Bronco isn't doing any pretending
Where does this car stand in comparison to hyundai Tucson hybrid 2022?
Is it good idea to go for this car rather than Tucson hybrid?
Hey Joe, regarding your transmission question. The current BMW 5 hybrid has a conventional 8 speed torque converter transmission.
Good review like always.
Thanks for that info Marc! I appreciate the compliment.
11:42 Well Gosh Darn It I thought Joe was going to say " THEY SLIDE YEAH U LIKE THAT HUHH " ☠☠ 😥😥.
Gotta say it's a very agile and nimble ride. Does not feel like a truck/SUV at all. It feels like driving a small hatch. When you hit the gas it doesn't struggle like a lot of others in this class.
Hi! How’s your experience been so far with the Escape? I just bought an SE Sport hybrid because my Prius battery finally died after 16 years. But I’m nervous about departing from Toyota. I’m not crazy about the interior design/materials, but the fuel economy and Ford’s 0% financing won me over! Are you happy with the quality?
Wireless charging for phone on my Ford Escape 2020 titanium hybrid. It was showed in the gallery in the ford website but not in specs.....weird 🤷🤷
It's not in the early 2020 models. I was disappointed too. I got every feature and thought it was broken, but it's being implemented in later 2020. Kinda a bummer because I hate the USB cord dangling around.
I'm looking to buy a Ford Escape s and I was wondering are Ford Escape good car's to buy? are Ford Escape lasting long time do they break easily do they have a lot of mechanical problems? are Ford Escapes good Car's to buy?
Thank you, Joe!
I kinda want to zonk the chrome ESCAPE lettering on the tailgate. I would have had it embossed like the f-150 logo.
Also the grill looks like this 😬 face.
Overall it isn’t a bad looking car. Thx 4 the review.
I can totally understand where you are coming from.
Good review.
I have a 2010 Escape and have had a lot of brake issues with it. Has the brake system improved?
Yes they have Scott! I am so sorry that you are having issues.
I sat in a new Escape at a dealer. I was disappointed with the rear seat. The 2012 to 2019 generation has a rear seat that is too low and too short and flat (like it was made only for small people), and I was hoping the new Escape would have a higher and deeper bottom cushion. But it does not! I also found the front seats to feel kind of small or flat. They just didn't feel right. I am 5'10".
Having a 2017 RAV4 Hybrid, I sat in a 2020 RAV4 to compare also and those seats are nothing to write home about either.... no improvement over mine.
The only way to really tell is to rent the car for a few days.
Is there an EV mode similar to that found in RAV4 Hybrid?
Hey Joe, nice haircut brother!
Thanks for noticing man!
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Well, at the rate of your reviews, at times, especially at work, I see you more than I see my own family. 😂
The Bang and Olufsen sound system is rated 575 watts with 10 speakers including 8 inch subwoofer
I really hope it's a better steering wheel than on my 2018 Galaxy. £35,000 vehicle and I'm about to arrange my second warranty replacement on the steering wheel after this replacement has shed its outer layer like the original did.
We're thinking of getting the Kuga (the Escape in the UK) next year.
I wish they were still selling cars here. The 2021 FOCUS is sharp.
I totally agree with you!
Thanks for the great review! Can’t wait to take delivery of mine. I do wish the interior was nicer but the Sync system is easily the best in the segment and that 450-500 mile range is going to be sweet. I have read that they are eventually going to add wireless charging fwiw
Thanks Morgan for sharing your thoughts on this one.
Honestly if its anything like the 2010 escape hybrid it will probably be really great. I have owned fords before but they have all had their issues but the escape hybrid has typically been pretty bulletproof. I switched to Toyotas and Subarus though. I prefered the legacy as my tuner/tinkering car, a matrix as my daily and my outback as the grocery getter/family car.
What are the MPG Ratings on the sticker?
I do have a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black since mid March 2022.
Hey Henry where is the plug - In port...😂😂😂
Love this guy!
They should've put that nice chrome grill that's on Fusion platinum.
That is a good idea!
Nice car.
In Europe it’s called Ford Kuga and the first generation was developed in Germany
The thing about 19” wheels, they are a pain to find stock tires when its time to replace them at tire shops and even Costco. 19” are special order. Maybe only if you shop directly with the Ford dealer.
You can go down to 17” or 18.” Base model takes 17” so that is your lowest range. You’d definitely want 17” for winter tires.
I'm looking into getting a SUV with better gas mpg then my GMC Sierra 2500...
I want to now test drive the Ford escape titanium, Rav4, and Kona.
Rav4 Hybrid will be your best route!
If you’re going to do a review driving the car, should have used some of the safety features such as lane keep assist and the parallel parking feature (just to name a few)
I don’t know if it’s better but the new RAV4 Hybrid due out next summer will have 302 HP and a color heads up display so that will be interesting. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Rav4 hybrid is already out..hybrid plug in is coming out next summer.
momo 1004 I was speaking of the same ,I left out the plug in part.
The Rav is already being recalled!
How is cabin voice? is it silent ?
BTW, I currently own a Toyota Avalon Hybrid, but I bought that before I needed something that could haul and maybe even tow. I don't like how the RAV4 Hybrid doesn't come in a truly premium trim level. I do like what I'm seeing from this Escape Hybrid; although the seats aren't ventilated/cooled, at least they are perforated, which makes leather a bit more comfortable in the summer than unperforated leather. I want to be able to haul more than I can in the Avalon Hybrid, but not at the price of the Highlander Hybrid.
That makes total sense!
Is this car good time to buy or will there be a refresh?
No refresh for at least another two years.
Cool SUV for Boston.. Thank you dude..
Here in meddle east we got new Tours 2020 and new Escort 2020
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
I am keeping the 2020 Titanium hybrid model as my 1st choice for fuel mileage, still waiting for New Kia Sorento hybrid, 2022 Hyundai Tucson hybrid mileage
The same drawback the e-cvt has it also has the advantage that it is basically maintenance free, fluid change every 50k and very reliable, fewer moving parts.
What drawback ??
Nice video, Make the video of the phev escape.
Will do!
The KIA Niro Hybrid/Plug in Hybrid has a Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission. Not a CVT. Works great a feels like a real automatic transmission, not a rubber band.
Since you reply so well, is the a/c compressor electric in a hybrid?
Yes it is.
Thanks for saying that!
Wut, the Hybrid is just available as SE trim not Titanium where did you get that Escape From?
André Sara The hybrid powertrain comes standard on the titanium so it’s definitely available. The 2.0T is optional.
@@kyle223cat :o ahahahha I just checked in the website and yes you were right the Ecoboost 2.0L is optional, thanks for the clarification.
I prefer the look of the Toyota RAV4 but the headroom in the RAV4 is lacking compared to the Escape. I can't wait to test drive one!
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Seat material what is it ? All seats are soft. Come on details ? It's all the same as the the ford focus just carried over to an cross over .
You are so right. It is like an inflated Focus.
Kia Niro and Hyundai Ioniq do not have CVTs.
Would have liked to see, at least, price comparison with Rav 4 hybrid since there really wasn’t a comparison of the vehicle characteristics.
That will be coming so stay tuned.
People asking for touch screen, that’s why you have the screen close to the driver. and that is how the ipad style is what you have
Hyundai/Kia has never used a CVT in their hybrid vehicles. The VW Jetta Hybrid also used a DSG transmission.
This is true! Thanks for the info.
Saw one of these for the first time on the road the other day. From far away and behind it I thought it was a new Volvo (kind of looks like the new XC40 from behind) - as I approached I realized it was the new Escape. Have to say, I was blown away by how great it looks. A few days later I saw it from the front and yes, did remind me of a Porsche SUV (which to me is a great thing). I think this car looks even better in person than in all the pics and videos of it online. To me, this will be the winner that Ford needs it to be.
When are you creating a car for the people who can't see from a long distance?
Great content!
Mahalo that was helpful.
December 19 your a bit later European dealer have had this some time but it only front wheel drive in the UK. Phev is awd
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
What is CBT?
CVT = continuously variable transmission, which works differently than a transmission with gears or different "speeds" Best thing to do is google it and get a better explanation than I can give.
SE Sport Hybrid looks way better than the titanium. No chrome, blacked out side mirrors, wheels and smoked tail lights. I just wish they painted the rear difusser black, why silver? 2021 ST will look killer.
Wish they had gone all the way with the jaguar e-pace front end treatment. Would have pulled the look together better.
That is a great point!
How is it that you make time to talk about how many snickers and other candy bars you can fit in the compartment and gloss over the rotary gear shift which is a major difference in comparable suvs!?
What else did you want me to say about it?
I have an '18 C-Max hybrid. How does this compare???
I had a 2016 cmax SEL and just bought a 2021 Escape Hybrid SEL. The cmax has tighter handling because of the wider tires and lower ground clearance. It also feels like it has slightly better acceleration than the escape. The escape feels a little more solid to me and is smoother over bumps. It still handles well for its class. It also feels roomier inside, and there’s definitely more trunk space in back. The escape back seats do not fold completely flat like they do in the cmax. The escape also has a spare tire which the cmax does not.
Nice car!!
I am so glad that you like this one.
Needs 2 USB charging ports for rear passengers
Classy looking vehicle .
An Electric one... fantastic dude..
I don't do Hybrids but hey the 2020 Ford Escape has grown on me.
@Steve Jones Oh really. HAIL FORD 💪💪💪💪💪
And Ford tried to help Toyota build better trucks, apparently it didn't work!
I remember that former Ford CEO Mulally met Toyotas CEO at an airport and they agreed that Ford would help Toyota with the building of trucks and Toyota would help Ford with hybrid tech.
Now if you think I have a link to something that I read in a Newspaper, you are smoking rice.
Of course! Do you know Scotty Kilmer? Scotty recommends the Ford F-150 as the truck to buy.
Sport mode will definitely decrease mpgs. I would be shocked if u can get 44 mpg.
My 18 Sonata Hybrid doesn't have CVT trans, it's 6 speed =)
Thanks for that info Brian!
I am subbed 2 ur channel and I don't get ur vids in my recommended...(I also have the bell on)
There is something going on with TH-cam. Thanks for letting me know.
Have you seen the genesis GV 80
Yes I have and I can't wait for it to be shown.
So is it better than the RAV4? All you talked about were the features, I thought this would be a comparison video?
That is up for you to answer. I would go with the Rav4.
The Hyundai Ioniq hybrid doesn't have a CVT, they use a 6 speed DCT.
Thanks for the input.
Kia Niro hybrid does not have a cvt gearbox
Thanks for the info Bill.
It's AWD I think and has lane centering
Damn why would you need a normal, eco and sport mode you ask? I really feel these modes are very important when you buy a hybrid, I already drived the Scape Hybrid 2020 and the normal mode is amazing, you get a lot of power, and is highly appreciated but sometimes you don't need it, sometimes you are chill and want to save some gas, but other times you need power when you are on a high way and wish you hadn't bought a hybrid, that's why we need the sports mode too. The Nissan X-TTAIL hybrid doesn't have modes and the motor is a piece of shit, no power at all. And the Kia Niro Hybrid in normal mode is meh, when you put the sport mode is very decent but stays eating dust from the Scape Hybrid even in normal mode.
Thanks for sharing that great input Rodrigo.
Just looked at the Toyota RAV4 today the Toyota has a much better interior and fills better on the road and Ford can't touch Toyota reliability if the Escape has the 1.5 engine it has coolant leak into cylinders has a recall 19B37 that may help prevent engine failure
I hope lights aren’t made from McDonald’s coffee beans yet lol did you hear Ford collaborating with McDonald’s to make parts from their coffee beans lol 🤦🏻♀️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
Is this a plug in
No, that is not available yet.