I see no trace of the forest fires that dominated the news over the summer, but imagine that just over the mountains that surround me, the blackened evidence of what we drive today has a chance of being renewed by the more planet-friendly vehicles coming over the next few decades. As the world continues its slow but steady retreat away from the use of fossil fuels to motivate the vehicles we drive, it seems especially fitting that I am piloting a new plug-in hybrid SUV in fire-ravaged B.C. Good is one of the main goals the new Escape PHEV is looking to accomplish. A deep breath of fresh mountain air and life feels good again. Having spent far too many days remembering what it was like to travel before things changed in 2019, it is a poignant reminder of how beautiful this part of Canada really is and what I have been missing. It is a stunning sight, made more ethereal by the fog and pine-covered mountains in the background. 2021 Ford Escape PHEV TitaniumĪt one point as we are being transported on a ferry across one of many lakes that dot this part of the province, a brilliant rainbow breaks out over the water. “If you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes – it’ll change!” On this particular day, we have experienced everything from bright sunshine and a cloudless sky, to clingy, damp drizzle and an all-out downpour as we pass the kilometres from Kelowna to Revelstoke in the 2021 Ford Escape PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid). ![]() You can contact us online, by phone, or by visiting Town East Ford at your earliest convenience.There is a saying in British Columbia that goes like this. If you'd like more information on the 2021 Ford Escape, feel free to get in touch with us today. This suite of safety tools includes automatic emergency braking, Blind-Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert, Automatic High-Beams, Lane Centering, Pre-Collision Assist, a Lane-Keep System, a Voice-Enabled Navigation System, and Speed Sign Recognition. The Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist Plus is standard on all Escape models. Safety Features in the Forefront for 2021 The hybrid gets 44 MPG in the city and 37 MPG in highway driving, with an all-electric range of almost 37 miles, and the plug-in hybrid gets an estimated combined MPGe of 100 miles. The fuel economy of the Titanium trim with the turbo I-4 is 23 MPG in the city and 31 on the highway. The turbo I-3 gets 27 MPG in the city and 33 on the highway. The plug-in variant of the 2.5-liter, featuring two electric motors and pumps out 221 HP. The hybrid powertrain is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, with 165 HP and 155 lb-ft of torque. Both of these engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. There's a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that gets 250 HP and 275 lb-ft of torque. First, the 1.5-liter 3-cylinder pushes out 181 HP and 190 lb-ft of torque. ![]() A premium sound system comes standard, additional safety technology features, LED headlights and the seats get a leather upholstery upgrade.Ī Perfect Blend of Power and Fuel EfficiencyĮscape offers two turbocharged gasoline engines and two hybrid engines for 2021. The Titanium trim brings even more, to enjoy with dual-zone climate control. A hands-free liftgate is included on the SEL as a convenience. A heated steering wheel is great for cold weather driving. This trim has 18-inch wheels, adds a convenient remote start and parking sensors. The SEL is the next trim in the 2021 Escape lineup. The SE Sport gets a digital gauge cluster display that lets you keep track of the car's performance and a little luxury with a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The driver's seat is power-adjustable, single-zone climate control, and heated front seats are standard.Ī hybrid variant, the SE Sport, is next. The SE trim gets 17-inch alloy wheels, a more advanced infotainment system with an eight-inch display screen, with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration included. There are two USB charging ports for convenience, and the audio system has six speakers. In the Escape S trim, the Ford Sync 3 infotainment system comes standard, along with an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot. The 2021 Escape features five different trims that are available with a hybrid version for all, except the S trim. ![]() Driver assistive technology features such as traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control join the Co-Pilot360 package. ![]() For 2021, Ford now offers the hybrid powertrain on the SE and SEL trims.
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