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2023 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV review
The Ford Escape is one of the best cars nobody buys in Australia. That dubious distinction also applies to the plug-in hybrid.
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William Stopford
Ford Escape vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 Comparison
Ford Escape
Hyundai IONIQ 5
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2024 Ford
Escape
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2024 Hyundai
IONIQ 5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Based on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 EPIQ N LINE DSM AWD (84kWh)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,490 - $54,940
$69,800 - $114,383
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Easy to drive
- Superb practicality
- Digital mirrors now optional
Misses
- Pricier than rivals
- N Line won't fool N-spotters
- Frustrating safety features
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
NA
Colours Available
The Ioniq 5 is available in the following paint finishes:
- Atlas White (solid)
- Galactic Grey Metallic
- Phantom Black
- Digital Teal-Green
- Lucid Blue Mica
- Gravity Gold (matte)
Matte paint is a $1000 option.
The interior is available in the following colourways:
- Obsidian Black
- Dove Grey/Dark Pebble Grey two-tone
- Dove Grey/Dark Teal two-tone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 - 2488 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 167kW - 183kW | 125kW - 448kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 - 6250 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 387Nm | 350Nm - 740Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3100 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | - | |
