Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in vs Toyota Grand Highlander
Overview | |
Years produced2020-Present | Years produced2024-Present |
MSRP$33,075 | MSRP$43,320 |
Listings40 | Listings79 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryIf you have more than a couple of kids, chances are good that a regular Toyota Highlander won’t be big enough for all your needs. For many shoppers like you, the Kia Telluride and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, have become the obvious choices. Those three-row crossovers are newer, bigger, and incredibly nice to drive. But now there’s a new Highlander. A bigger Highlander. A Grand Highlander. This all-new model takes a popular nameplate (which, don't worry, isn’t going anywhere) and adds a little extra space. But what separates the Grand Highlander from the field is the availability of not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. This all-new model offers plenty of space, good fuel efficiency, and Toyota’s sterling reputation for reliability. So, is the 2024 Grand Highlander an immediate threat to the hot-selling Kia Telluride? | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City117 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway93 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity14.4 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City117 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway93 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.4 cu ft | Cargo Space20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3909 lbs | Curb Weight4300 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height72.1 in |
Length180.5 in | Length201.4 in |
Width85.6 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1245 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2020-Present | 2024-Present |
MSRP | $33,075 | $43,320 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | 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. | If you have more than a couple of kids, chances are good that a regular Toyota Highlander won’t be big enough for all your needs. For many shoppers like you, the Kia Telluride and its corporate cousin, the Hyundai Palisade, have become the obvious choices. Those three-row crossovers are newer, bigger, and incredibly nice to drive. But now there’s a new Highlander. A bigger Highlander. A Grand Highlander. This all-new model takes a popular nameplate (which, don't worry, isn’t going anywhere) and adds a little extra space. But what separates the Grand Highlander from the field is the availability of not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. This all-new model offers plenty of space, good fuel efficiency, and Toyota’s sterling reputation for reliability. So, is the 2024 Grand Highlander an immediate threat to the hot-selling Kia Telluride? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 117 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 93 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 221 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.4L 265 hp I4 |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 14.4 kWh | |
MPG City | 117 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 93 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.4 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3909 lbs | 4300 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 72.1 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 201.4 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 116.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1245 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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