REVIEW-WHICH Electric Hybrid WINS? Toyota RAV4 Or Ford Escape?

All soft curves and smooth surfaces, the Ford looks distinctly car-like. It needs to do this, in order to win over potential buyers for the cars Ford no longer makes, and can afford to do so because a forthcoming sister model will cater to those who want their crossover to look more like an SUV.

The RAV4’s chunkier shape is inherently more SUV-like than the Ford’s, though the XSE trim layers on an asphalt-athlete veneer with a black grille and roof, larger (18-inch) black wheels and lower-profile tires.

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MDarringer - 4/25/2020 10:01:17 AM

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The Escape in may ways is a near miss. It's like all through the design they said "If we reach 90% of our goal, we will be fine" and didn't bother to go the extra distance.

The RAV4 isn't that attractive at all and I don't think that either are especially compelling.

USNA1999 - 4/25/2020 12:11:55 PM

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They need to start including the Model Y in this type of comparisons since they are priced about the same.

MDarringer - 4/25/2020 12:45:40 PM

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The Model Y base is $10K higher than these two loaded.

atc98092 - 4/25/2020 12:23:42 PM

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When the RAV4 Prime is released (PHEV), there won't be any comparison. 40 EV miles, a heat pump so the engine isn't needed for heat, enough EV power that the engine doesn't come on when you accelerate hard. And I've been in a '20 Escape, the seats didn't impress me at all.

MDarringer - 4/25/2020 12:51:19 PM

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And the Prime will be another chunk more expensive.

atc98092 - 4/25/2020 2:25:35 PM

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True, but it should have a battery large enough to qualify for the full $7500 federal tax credit. Should just about erase the difference, and driving costs will be lower as well.

MDarringer - 4/25/2020 3:26:43 PM

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It will be closer to the Model Y in cost and will be far less desirable.

dumpsty - 4/26/2020 6:06:55 PM

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I like the instant solid kick in acceleration you get with the Ford gas-electric hybrids. otherwise great fuel ratings & driving range overall.

SuperCarEnthusiast - 4/27/2020 1:43:48 PM

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The reviews should show the comparison of the vehicles in the same color!