If you like the Ford Escape, but you'd prefer better fuel economy, try the new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). This efficient compact SUV has a spacious interior with user-friendly tech features. Ford revamped the Escape PHEV's front end for 2023 to make it sleeker and sportier, and it's available now at Luther Ford Ebensburg.
Performance
You can take off quickly from a stop in the new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid. It gets instantaneous torque delivery from its electric motor for easy passing on Highway 219 in Northern Cambria. The Escape's plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a 14.4-kWh lithium-ion battery, and an electric motor that combine to produce 210 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque. This setup can propel the Escape PHEV from 0 to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds.
Cresson, PA drivers will make fewer stops at the fuel pump with the new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid. It gets a combined city/highway mileage of 105 MPGe on battery power – and 40 mpg in gas-electric hybrid mode. It can also travel up to 37 miles on electricity alone. Like the regular Escape, the PHEV has responsive steering and a firm, but comfortable ride. It can also tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped. The Escape PHEV is only available with front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission.
Interior
The new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid has a handsome interior with soft-touch materials and a refined fit and finish. Cloth upholstery comes standard, but leather seats are available. There's plenty of room to stretch out and relax in the Escape PHEV, with ample head- and legroom in both rows. People in Colver, PA will appreciate the Escape PHEV's sliding second-row seats, which can be adjusted to optimize passenger legroom or cargo space. Fold the back seats down, and you have 60.8 cubic feet of room to put suitcases or camping gear. An optional power liftgate makes loading the Escape PHEV simpler.
Tech Features
It's a breeze to run the new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid's Sync 4 infotainment system while you're on the go in Ebensburg, PA. It has sharp graphics, intuitive menus, and prompt responses to inputs. Physical knobs and buttons on the center stack can be used to operate some functions. Standard tech features in the new Ford Escape PHEV include:
- An 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apply CarPlay and Android Auto
- A Wi-Fi hot spot
An 8-inch digital instrument cluster also comes standard in the Escape PHEV, and it can be upgraded to a more customizable 12.3-inch display.
Safety
You'll have peace of mind with the new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, which earned the highest rating of Good in six crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Cautious Northern Cambria drivers will feel good about its standard Co-Pilot360 suite of advanced active safety features, which includes:
- Automatic emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
Test Drive the New Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid at Luther Ford Ebensburg
The new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid SUV is peppy, efficient, and filled with useful features. Luther Ford Ebensburg has a wide array of Escape PHEV models at our dealership, which is located at 3941 Admiral Peary Highway in Ebensburg, PA. We're right across from Ebensburg Airport, near the intersection of Highway 219 and Highway 22. Visit us and test drive the Escape PHEV soon.
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