A Look at the Highly-Anticipated 2022 Ford Escape PHEV

Many automakers’ efforts are tunnel-visioned on the inevitable future of electric vehicles (EVs). Yet, there remains a large population of consumers who aren’t ready to take such a giant leap of faith. Then along came the long-awaited 2022 Ford Escape PHEV (plug-in hybrid) for those enthusiasts who endure long commutes. 

The plug-in hybrid variation of the Escape held a questionable release date in 2020, but the pandemic got ahold of the PHEV’s supply chain, thus the release in late 2021. 

The Experience 

Get behind the Escape’s wheel, and handling feels more like a car than an SUV, thanks to the PHEV’s comfort and tranquil ride. The electric-assist steering carries a fair weight, while other hybrid vehicles’ electric-steering alludes as way too light. Another perk to the Escape’s handling is the tight turning circle that allows the SUV’s steering to spin out of tight parking lots with ease. 

Cipher through the driving modes and the stored charge is ready to give the driver their money’s worth. Drivers can use the stored charge right away, switch to hybrid, hoard the charge until it’s essential, or even the automatic setting that chooses between hybrid and electric relying on driving conditions. Finally, a fourth setting charges the battery from the gas engine while the driver tackles the road for some extra electric-only range. 

Fuel economy is the real MVP here; the Escape PHEV attains an EPA rating of 105 MPGe of electric-only and 40 MPG as a hybrid. With 38 miles of electric-only range, the SUV would smoke its competitors in the dust, but only if the Escape had any competition. 

The Vegetarian Escape 

Spend some quality inside the Escape, and there’s no denying the cabin’s designed for comfort. Maximizing rear-seat legroom or cargo space requires minimal to no effort, just slide the rear chairs back or forward six inches. The liftover for loading sits low, plus the 60/40 seats fold close to flat to 60.8 cubic feet behind the front seats. 

The SUV’s standard features include dual-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the SYNC3 infotainment system, which features the FordPass smartphone app. Driver-assist technologies include blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, emergency front braking, and automatic high beams. 

The Insurance Insitute for Highway and Safety (IIHS) rates the entire Escape lineup as a Top Safety Pick. In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the SUV five stars. So it’s safe to see why the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV is the perfect bridge to the future. 

Your Ford Escape is Here! 

There’s a Ford Escape with your name on it, and Kenny Ross Ford South has you covered. But, here at Kenny Ross Ford South, the most challenging decision you’ll make here is so many new vehicle inventories and quality pre-owned vehicles that make choosing difficult for you.  

With a sales team as friendly and passionate as ours, you are sure to find the vehicle driving around in your dreams. In addition, our finance managers are sure to find the right program at the most competitive rates. So if you want to get a headstart on that new car smell, apply for auto financing at any given second. 

If you aren’t ready to surrender your most prized possession, don’t worry. Our technicians are here to take on your next service or auto repair. 

So make your way over to Kenny Ross Ford South. Whether it be a deeply discounted car, aggressive lease payment plan, routine maintenance, or a significant overhaul, sixty years of business should let you know you’ve come to the right place. Ask a neighbor and see what Kenny Ross Ford South has in store for you.