2021 Ford Explorer vs 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in
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MSRP$32,925 | MSRP$33,075 |
Listings645 | Listings9 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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2021 Ford Explorer Reviews SummaryThere was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | |
2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in Reviews SummaryAnnounced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City43 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight3909 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height66.1 in |
Length198.8 in | Length180.5 in |
Width89.3 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,925 | $33,075 |
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Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | There was a time when everybody in America seemingly drove an Explorer. That may be an exaggeration, but not by much. In its first four years of production, Ford sold over a million examples. In 1998, Ford was selling its second-generation Explorer at a rate of nearly 440,000 per year. Whether your family purchased an Explorer or not, this was the nameplate that invented the midsize SUV segment. Fast forward to the 2021 model year and the Explorer is in its sixth generation. It's now a three-row SUV that clocks in at a maximum of 4,700 pounds, with a price tag north of $50,000 for the Explorer Platinum trim level. Long gone are the days when it was the only game in town. Almost every automaker has a competitor. So how does the Explorer shake out for 2021? | Announced ahead of the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape PHEV already looks like a half-measure in 2021. An electric motor and battery pack provide reasonable driving range in ideal conditions, helping it achieve a commendable combined fuel economy rating from the EPA. But in a rapidly electrifying marketplace, and with many of the most exciting EVs coming from the Blue Oval itself, the Escape PHEV is hard to recommend as a long-term option. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 43 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 34.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 3909 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | |
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