When You're Not Ready To Go Cold Turkey | 2022 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid

Ford rounds out the latest Escape lineup with an all-new plug-in hybrid variant to go head-to-head with Toyota’s impressive RAV4 Prime. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @aautobuyersguide   Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com Our Other Channel: The Mountain Garden: http://goo.gl/icFWcd Follow AoA on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/ Looking to join the electric revolution but not sure you're ready to give up on gas completely? There's a Ford Escape for you in 2022. Think of the Escape PHEV as the way to mitigate, rather than eliminate gasoline consumption. Want to go cold turkey? Ford will happily sell you a Mustang Mach-E, but if you want a pragmatic middle ground, its hard to go wrong with an Escape. If you’ve heard of Toyota’s excellent RAV4 Prime, then the Escape’s setup will feel very familiar. A 2.5L 4 cylinder hitches a ride with a 14.2 kWh lithium-ion battery to produce 221 total horsepower, 37 miles of EV-only range, and 40 mpg combined. While a little less efficient than the regular Escape Hybrid, the benefit of being able to operate solely on electrons for longer distances means you might be able to go an entire day without using a drop of gas. Plus, unlike Toyota’s hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems, the Escape implements a mechanical AWD setup for better control of traction in slippery conditions. According to recent studies, it seems that owners of plug-in hybrids like the Escape aren’t choosing to plug in their vehicles to charge. While you wouldn’t need to install a charging apparatus in your garage to make the purchase of an Escape PHEV work, you will only experience the full advantages of this type of powertrain if you remember to plug it in every now and then, say at your grocery store’s Electrify America charging station. As alternative fuel vehicles go, this is an excellent choice, so use it wisely and take advantage of the benefits! #Ford #Escape #FordEscape #FordEscapePHEV #Escapeplugin #plugin #pluginhybrid #ev #hybrid #AWD #FordMustangMachE #MustangMachE #Toyota #ToyotaRAV4 #ToyotaRAV4Prime #RAV4prime #Hyundai #HyundaiTucson #HyundaiTucsonPHEV #TucsonPHEV #crossover #sync #mpg 00:00-01:13 Introduction 01:13-01:54 Front Exterior Styling 01:54-02:31 Size 02:31-03:14 Rear Exterior Styling 03:14-05:46 Powertrains 05:46-06:20 Front Seat Comfort 06:20-07:37 Rear Seat Comfort 07:37-08:10 Cargo Space 08:10-12:32 Front Seat Amenities 12:32-13:32 Driving Impressions 13:32-15:24 Acceleration 15:24-16:19 Braking 16:19-17:17 Handling 17:17-17:30 Ride 17:30-19:14 Cabin Noise 19:14-20:16 Fuel Economy 20:16-20:32 Merch Break 20:32-22:02 Pricing 22:02-24:40 Competitor: Ford Mustang Mach-E 24:40-26:04 Competitor: Toyota RAV4 Prime 26:04-27:58 Competitor: Hyundai Tucson PHEV 27:58-29:12 Competitor: Kia Niro PHEV 29:12-30:53 Final Thoughts 30:53-31:29 Sign Off