2020 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID TEST RESULTS; CR AUTOS SPOTLIGHT | TALKING CARS WITH CONSUMER REPORTS #243

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Consumer Reports details their testing of the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The hybrid powertrain is praised for significantly improving upon the standard three-cylinder engine, offering more power, smoother acceleration, and impressive fuel economy that rivals smaller cars. The reviewer notes that the hybrid variant makes the standard engine option almost unnecessary. Standard safety features, including collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring, are also commended. While the vehicle is described as a nice small SUV and a great family car, the reviewer points out that the fuel economy, while better than EPA estimates, was not quite as high as expected. The vehicle is presented as a strong contender in its class, particularly in its hybrid configuration.